Adding to the T20 World Cup atmosphere, fans over the course of the competition can enjoy a carnival of cricket in Yarra Park outside the MCG, with live entertainment, cricket activities and food trucks across a Fan Zone that will be active every match day.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the biggest global sporting event being held in Australia in 2022 and Victoria is the only state with the honours of two host cities.

The global tournament began in Geelong on Sunday 16 October with a double-header at Kardinia Park Stadium.  Geelong and Melbourne will each host six matches, with Melbourne also hosting the Final on Sunday 13 November at the MCG.

In addition to the sold-out India v Pakistan match, a bumper crowd is expected to see classic rivals England v Australia on Friday 28 October.

Melbourne’s track record in drawing some of the biggest crowds in cricket to the MCG is well established, including an incredible record-breaking 86,174 people at the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2020.

The Victorian Government is a proud supporter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as part of its blockbuster calendar of major events, with the months ahead packed with even more major events including the Spring Racing Carnival, FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships, Boxing Day Test, and the Australian Open.