Crowds will be able to return to the MCG and Marvel Stadium for AFL matches in Melbourne this season at a 50 per cent capacity.
The crowd capacity is the largest allowance at a sporting event in Victoria since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last year.
The MCG will be able to host up to 50,000 patrons in round one of the AFL Premiership Season from March 4, where Richmond will host Carlton in the traditional blockbuster at 7:25pm AEDT.
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Marvel Stadium will be able to host up to 28,961 patrons.
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan said the announcement was great news for clubs and fans.
"Footy fans in Victoria have been excited about getting back to matches and we have seen that with great numbers across the opening rounds of the AFLW season," he said.
"We haven't had footy crowds this big in Victoria since the match to support Bushfire Relief in February last year, so today's announcement provides a big boost for our players and fans in the leadup to the season.
"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."
Crowd capacity's for GMHBA Stadium and Mars Stadium are currently being worked through with an announcement expected shortly.
Victoria recorded two locally acquired cases of COVID-19 today, with Premier Daniel Andrews to give an announcement on easing of restrictions at a press conference at 11.30am.
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