Service changes and extra trams for special events and cruise ships

We’re running extra trams for the below events during February and March. While trams run to their normal frequency, times may differ due to traffic congestion around event venues.

Allow extra time and plan your journey at transport.vic.gov.au

MCG 

• Sunday 8 March at 7.20pm - AFL opening round, St Kilda v Collingwood. 
• Thursday 12 March at 7.30pm - AFL Rd 1, Carlton v Richmond. 
• Friday 13 March at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 1, Essendon v Hawthorn. 
• Saturday 14 March at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 1, Collingwood v Adelaide Crows.
• Sunday 15 March at 3.15pm - AFL Rd 1, Melbourne v St Kilda.
• Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm - AFL Rd 2, Hawthorn v Sydney Swans.
• Saturday 21 March at 1.15pm - AFL Rd 2, Richmond v Gold Coast Suns.
• Sunday 29 March at 3.15pm - AFL Rd 3, Carlton v Melbourne. 

Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena or as
Route 75a between Flinders Street and Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG.

Passengers at Southern Cross Station can reach Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG by using Route 48 trams along Collins Street.

Extra trams running along Flinders Street to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

Marvel Stadium 

• Thursday 26 February, Friday 27 February and Saturday 28 February at 6pm daily - Concert, Ed Sheeran.
• Saturday 14 March at 1.15pm - AFL Rd 1, Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants. 
• Sunday 15 March at 1.10pm - AFL Rd 1, North Melbourne v Port Adelaide.
• Friday 27 March at 7.40pm - AFL Rd 3, Collingwood v GWS Giants.
• Saturday 28 March at 12.35pm - AFL Rd 3, St Kilda v Brisbane Lions.
• Saturday 28 March at 7.35pm - AFL Rd 3, Essendon v North Melbourne.

Extra tram services run as Route 86a between Stop 10 Parliament Station and Stop D1 Docklands Stadium via Bourke Street or Route 30a between Stop D1 Docklands Stadium and Stop 10 Parliament Station via La Trobe Street.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

AAMI Park / John Cain Arena 

• Sunday 8 February at 2.30pm - NBL Basketball, SE Melbourne Phoenix v Sydney Kings.
• Wednesday 11 February at 7.30pm - International netball, Australian Diamonds v Jamaica.
• Saturday 14 February at 5pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar.
• Saturday 14 February at 8pm - NBL Basketball, SE Melbourne Phoenix v Tasmania Jackjumpers.
• Sunday 15 February at 2.30pm - NBL basketball, Melbourne United v Illawara Hawks.
• Thursday 19 February at 7.30pm - NBL basketball, Melbourne United v SE Melbourne Phoenix.
• Saturday 21 February at 7.35pm - A-League Football, Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory.
• Sunday 22 February at 7pm - Concert, Kesha.
• Friday 27 February at 7.35pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United. 
• Thursday 5 March at 8pm - NRL Rd 1, Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels.
• Sunday 15 March at 12pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Macarthur.
• Tuesday 17 March at 6pm - Concert, Baby Metal.
• Friday 20 March at 8pm - NRL Rd 3, Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos.
• Saturday 21 March at 5pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners.
• Saturday 28 March at 5pm - Super Netball, Melbourne Mavericks v Melbourne Vixens.
• Tuesday 31 March at 5pm - International Football, China PR v Cameroon.
• Tuesday 31 March at 8.10pm - International Football, Australian Socceroos v Curacao.

Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

Rod Laver Arena / Margaret Court Arena  

• Thursday 12 February at 7.30pm - Concert, Dream Theater.
• Friday 13 February at 7pm - Concert, Michael Learns to Rock.
• Sunday 15 February at 7pm - Concert, GIVEON.
• Thursday 19 February and Friday 20 February at 7.30pm daily - Concert, Lainey Wilson.
• Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February at 7.30pm daily - Concert, Lorde.
• Wednesday 25 February at 7pm - Concert, Jason Aldean. 
• Monday 2 March and Tuesday 3 March at 7.30pm daily - Concert, ATEEZ.
• Friday 6 March and Saturday 7 March at 7pm daily - Concert, Hilltop Hoods.
• Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March at 7pm daily - Concert, G Flip.
• Sunday 8 March and Tuesday 10 March at 7pm daily - Concert, Linkin Park.
• Thursday 12 March at 7pm - Concert, ONE OK ROCK.
• Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March at 7pm daily - Concert, Riley Green.
• Tuesday 17 March at 7pm - Concert, Old Dominion.
• Friday 20 March at 7.30pm - Concert, Jeff Chang.
• Saturday 21 March and Sunday 22 March at 7.30pm daily - Concert, Silence Wang.
• Sunday 22 March at 7pm - Concert, Big Time Rush.
• Thursday 26 March at 6.30pm - Concert, Jordan Davis.
• Friday 27 March at 8pm - Concert, Wu-Tang Clan.

Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

Flemington Racecourse/Melbourne Showgrounds 

• Sunday 8 February at 12pm - Dreamstate Music Festival.
• Friday 13 February at 12.30pm - St Jerome's Laneway Festival.
• Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February at 9am daily - Victorian Caravan Camping Supershow.
• Sunday 8 March at 12pm - Rolling Loud Hip Hop Festival.

Extra tram services run as Route 57a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 40 Epsom Rd.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

Cruise ships

Cruise ships are docking at Port Melbourne. 

We are running additional Route 109 trams between Port Melbourne and the city on weekends when cruise ships are scheduled to arrive at Beacon Cove.

• Sunday 1 March
• Sunday 8 March
• Saturday 18 April
• Sunday 19 April

On weekdays when a ship is docked it is likely there will be higher than usual demand, especially around peak times. It is recommended you allow extra time and plan your journey at transport.vic.gov.au

Cruise ship arrival times may vary due to tides. For the most up to date schedule check the Victoria Ports website.