MCG welcomes 50,000 fans to the stands as Victorian crowd capacities increase
ABCThe MCG will welcome the largest crowd capacity at a sporting event in Victoria since the coronavirus pandemic first hit last year when reigning premiers Richmond host Carlton for AFL's season opener. Key points: Richmond face Carlton for the season opener on Thursday March 18 Docklands Stadium can host up to 28,961 fans Crowd attendance at Kardinia Park and Ballarat Stadium is being worked through A total of 50,000 fans will fill the stands following the Victorian government's decision to allow a 50 per cent crowd capacity at both the MCG and Docklands Stadium. "On behalf of the AFL, I would like to thank the Victorian state government, specifically Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula and Minister for Health Martin Foley for working with us in allowing fans to get back to the footy," McLachlan said. "Our team has been working extensively behind the scenes planning for multiple scenarios and all our venues will be ready to welcome fans back into the stands come next month."
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