Make Stamford Plaza Melbourne your city base for Melbourne's biggest sporting events. Located at 111 Little Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne CBD, the hotel puts you close to the MCG, Melbourne Park, Rod Laver Arena and the energy of the city throughout Melbourne's sporting calendar.
Stay in the middle of Melbourne with restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment close by, plus convenient access to the city's public transport network. Flinders Street Station is around a 10 minute walk from the hotel, while tram services along Collins Street and Flinders Street make getting to Melbourne's major sporting venues simple.
Stamford Plaza Melbourne is also close to tram stops within Melbourne's Free Tram Zone, giving you an easy way to explore the CBD before and after the game.
Friday 11 September 2026
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG for Australia's first NFL regular season game. Stamford Plaza Melbourne offers central NFL Melbourne accommodation, with convenient access to the MCG by tram, train or on foot.
Saturday 26 September 2026
Stay close to the action for AFL Grand Final day at the MCG. From Stamford Plaza Melbourne, guests can reach the ground via nearby tram routes 48, 70 and 75, Jolimont Station or on foot, then return to the heart of the CBD after the final siren.
26 to 30 December 2026
Australia takes on New Zealand at the MCG for the 2026 Boxing Day Test. Stamford Plaza Melbourne provides convenient Boxing Day Test accommodation in Melbourne CBD, with easy access to the ground by tram, train or on foot.
11 to 31 January 2027
Stay in Melbourne CBD for the Australian Open 2027, with Melbourne Park and Rod Laver Arena easily accessible from Stamford Plaza Melbourne. Walk through Birrarung Marr or take Route 70 from Flinders Street, then return to the restaurants, bars and attractions of the CBD after your session.
Your sporting weekend does not have to begin and end at the stadium.
Staying at Stamford Plaza Melbourne places you close to Melbourne's Free Tram Zone, which covers much of the central city and extends to destinations including Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.
This makes it easy to explore more of Melbourne CBD, from shopping and dining to laneways, theatres and city attractions.
Free tram travel applies when your entire tram journey remains within the Free Tram Zone. Normal public transport fares apply when travelling beyond the zone, including journeys towards parts of Melbourne's sporting precinct unless special event travel arrangements apply.
For guests searching sports events accommodation Melbourne and hotels near the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, CBD stays at Stamford Plaza Melbourne are the most popular because you get:
central location to MCG and Melbourne Park
easy tram and train access to all venues
five-star dining, bars and service on your doorstep
a seamless stay for couples, friends and corporate groups
Experience Melbourne's sporting season in five-star comfort. Retreat to your spacious suite at Stamford Plaza Melbourne on the Paris end of Collins Street, with refined dining at Harry's Restaurant and impeccable service. Availability is strictly limited for event dates.
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