Attendance Record

[e25 5]

Not sure if anyone noticed this stat on the channell 10

news a moment ago, but the record (expected to possibly be broken on the weekend with the cats v pies match) was back in 1958 when Melb played Collingwood.

Just interesting stat i thought. That's all.

[ucanchoose 1,816]

will not be broken. simple as that 99,000 will never be reached in a home and away game on a Friday night.

Edited May 20, 2010 by ucanchoose

[Spaghetti 264]

They didn't say it may be broken. They just thought to mention it alongside the Geelong/Collingwood H&A record.

That 1958 record will never be broken unless they increase the capacity of the MCG.

[praha 11,163]

99,000+ will never be reached, mainly because of the MCC. The MCC is mostly responsible for games never being full houses.

[Demon Rob 2]

99,000+ will never be reached, mainly because of the MCC. The MCC is mostly responsible for games never being full houses.

You'll be lucky to find a seat in the members. All visitor tickets are sold.

[Sir Why You Little 36,701]

If our record from '58 is beaten this weekend, we must all turn up on Queens Birthday to set another one.

The game is live on TV, so i hope our record stands.

[Tatu 416]

What is the record? what dose the "G" hold now days?

Edited May 20, 2010 by tatu

[Keyser Söze 0]

99,000+ will never be reached, mainly because of the MCC. The MCC is mostly responsible for games never being full houses.

Not an MCC member?

Bitter and uninformed maybe?

It's more likely corporate seats that aren't filled

[Keyser Söze 0]

What is the record? what dose the "G" hold now days?

I remember at the Hawks v Geelong GF in 2008 there were almost 101K there.

Something like 100,821.

Not sure of the all-time attendance record.

[Flying Cloud 152]

From the MCG Web Site...

1,153,000 15-day aggregate for 1956 Games (an Olympic record)

350,534 Record Test match attendance (third Test 1936-37 over six days)

130,000 Billy Graham crusade, 1959 (Est.)

121,690 VFL Grand Final, Carlton v Collingwood, 1970

120,000 Final ceremony Eucharistic Congress, 1973 (Est.)

100,012 AFL Grand Final, Hawthorn v Geelong, 2008

99,256 VFL first round match 1958 (Melbourne v Collingwood)

90,800 Record daily cricket attendance Aust v West Indies 1961

90,119 Bledisloe Cup rugby union (Australia v New Zealand) 1997

89,155 Boxing Day Test, Australia v England, 2006 (Day 1)

87,182 World Cup Final, Pak vs Eng, 1992 (Then world record limited-overs attendance)

87,161 State-of-Origin rugby league (NSW v Queensland) 1994

85,513 World Cup Soccer Qualifier (Australia v Iran), 1997

84,041 Twenty20 International, Australia v India, 2008

80,518 Sound Relief Concert, 2009

43,125 Record Australian domestic cricket crowd, Twenty20, Vic v Tas, (2010)

[Flying Cloud 152]

And this .....

Stadium Capacity

The total capacity of the MCG is approximately 100,000.

This comprises 95,000 seats and 5000 standing room spaces, which are sold at the discretion of the event promoter.

However, the realistic capacity for most events is usually between 98,000 and 99,000 as often not all standing room tickets are placed on sale.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,340]

From the MCG Web Site...

1,153,000 15-day aggregate for 1956 Games (an Olympic record)

350,534 Record Test match attendance (third Test 1936-37 over six days)

130,000 Billy Graham crusade, 1959 (Est.)

121,690 VFL Grand Final, Carlton v Collingwood, 1970

120,000 Final ceremony Eucharistic Congress, 1973 (Est.)

100,012 AFL Grand Final, Hawthorn v Geelong, 2008

99,256 VFL first round match 1958 (Melbourne v Collingwood)

90,800 Record daily cricket attendance Aust v West Indies 1961

90,119 Bledisloe Cup rugby union (Australia v New Zealand) 1997

89,155 Boxing Day Test, Australia v England, 2006 (Day 1)

87,182 World Cup Final, Pak vs Eng, 1992 (Then world record limited-overs attendance)

87,161 State-of-Origin rugby league (NSW v Queensland) 1994

85,513 World Cup Soccer Qualifier (Australia v Iran), 1997

84,041 Twenty20 International, Australia v India, 2008

80,518 Sound Relief Concert, 2009

43,125 Record Australian domestic cricket crowd, Twenty20, Vic v Tas, (2010)

They missed the grand final figure in 1956 when Bluey Adams and Des Healey collided. Melb V C'wood. 116,000. There were people spilling over the fence behind the boundary line and even some got up onto the roof of the Great Southern stand. About 25 metres up. Great view if you didn't fall. Thanks for getting those facts. Is that still an Olympic record?

[H_T 3,032]

Rest easy we'll still be part of the Home and Away attendance record. They will not have more than 96,000 tonight. In fact, I doubt they will break 93,000.

Regardless, it will be an absolute cracker to watch as a neutral observer. Two great combatants. MCG at it's finest.

[Flying Cloud 152]

For prosperity....

88,115

[Dee Dee 1,103]

And this .....

Stadium Capacity

The total capacity of the MCG is approximately 100,000.

This comprises 95,000 seats and 5000 standing room spaces, which are sold at the discretion of the event promoter.

However, the realistic capacity for most events is usually between 98,000 and 99,000 as often not all standing room tickets are placed on sale.

Officially, the capacity of the Melbourne Cricket Ground is 100,018!

At the 2008 grand final there were 100,012 so "officially" another 6 people could have attended.

As for the all time record of 120.000+ set at the 1970 GF: unless the MCG is rebuilt or they throw out current health and safety regulations this will never be beaten.

And I doubt the 99K+ home and away record will be beaten! Although all records are up for grabs - aren't they!!!

Maybe when the Dee's are a powerhouse again!

[mauriesy 7,172]

For prosperity....

88,115

And for posterity!