The MCG acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as the Traditional Custodians on whose Country we are situated. We pay our respect to their Elders and recognise their continuous, living culture and connection to Country.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.
A record-breaking 94,199 fans have filled the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 1 of the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England, marking the highest crowd ever recorded for a cricket match at the venue.
The historic crowd surpasses the previous record of 93,013, set during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and New Zealand. It also establishes a new record for the highest attended single day of Test cricket, eclipsing the 91,112 spectators who attended the MCG for Day 1 of the 2013 Boxing Day Test between Australia and England.
This year’s record-breaking Day 1, combined with sold-out Days 2 and 3, puts the Ashes cumulative attendance record of 271,865 (also set in 2013) within reach.
Australia currently leads the Ashes 3–0, with one Test (Sydney) remaining after the Boxing Day Test.
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners on whose Country this stadium is situated. The site that the MCG sits on and the surrounding parkland has been a meeting place for First Peoples since time immemorial and we are privileged to continue this tradition. We recognise the continuous living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We pay our respect to their Elders and to their profound connection to the land, waters and community.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.
