SEATING

A range of ticket options are available across the venue.

VIP Area: VIP ticket holders receive access to the exclusive VIP area, including guaranteed ringside seating in an optimal viewing position, a private bar and toilets, a more comfortable event experience, a merchandise gift including a seat cushion, and a complimentary drink on arrival.

Ringside Seating: Unreserved but exclusive seating section located close to the arena, providing an up-close view of the rodeo action.

General Admission Seating: General Admission ticket holders have access to the venue grandstands, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. A seat is not guaranteed with a General Admission ticket, so we recommend arriving early if you would like to secure a grandstand seat.

BYO Chair Area: A designated area will be available for guests who wish to bring their own chair. Capacity in this area is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Standing Room: Standing viewing areas are also available throughout the venue for guests who prefer to move around and experience the rodeo from different vantage points.

GETTING THERE

• Parking: Onsite parking is available for this event from Melbourne Showgrounds (fees apply). Please enter via Gate 7 on Leonards Crescent.

• Pedestrian Entry: Entry via Gate 1 on the corner of Union and Epsom Roads.

• Trains: The Showgrounds station will be open with trains running all day and night

• Trams

  Tram No. 57 (Elizabeth Street City, to West Maribyrnong) stops at Melbourne Showgrounds (stop 33) on Epsom Road, across the road from Gate 1 of Melbourne Showgrounds.

  Note: Train replacement buses will be operating on the Craigieburn line on Saturday 28 February due to maintenance works. These buses will stop at Newmarket station, where patrons can connect with Tram no. 57.

• Bus Entry: Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road and Epsom Road. Bus No. 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stops on the corner of Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.

• Competitor Entry: Entry via Gate 2 on Langs Road.

QUICK FAQs

For full event information, please visit our FAQ page.

• No BYO alcohol or food is permitted.
• Bag checks will be conducted on arrival, so we recommend allowing additional time when entering the venue.
• General Admission ticket holders have access to the venue grandstands, but seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.
• For a guaranteed seat close to the action, we recommend purchasing a Ringside Seating upgrade or VIP ticket.

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