The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is owned by a statutory body called the MCG Trust , on behalf of the State of Victoria, and it is managed and operated under long‑term agreement by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

Who “owns” the MCG?

  • The land and stadium are held by the Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust (MCG Trust) , whose members are appointed by the Victorian Government.
  • In practical terms, that means the MCG is a public asset, effectively owned on behalf of Victorians rather than by a private company or by Cricket Australia.

Who runs it day to day?

  • The Victorian Government–appointed MCG Trust gives administrative and development powers for the ground to the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).
  • The MCC has managed the MCG since 1853 and is responsible for its operation, events, and development under an agreement that currently runs until 2042.

Simple breakdown in HTML table

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Aspect Who Role
Legal owner / custodian MCG Trust Holds the ground on behalf of the State of Victoria; trustees appointed by the Victorian Government.
Manager / operator Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Manages and develops the MCG under powers vested by the MCG Trust and legislation; operates events and facilities.
Wider public interest People of Victoria Benefit from the MCG as a major public stadium and part of Melbourne’s parklands.

Quick story-style nutshell

If you imagine the MCG as a famous house:

  • The State of Victoria , via the MCG Trust , is the owner on the title deed.
  • The MCC is the long‑term live‑in manager that looks after the house, runs all the parties (matches and events), and keeps improving it under a formal agreement.

TL;DR: The MCG isn’t privately owned; it’s held by the MCG Trust for the State of Victoria and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club under a long‑term agreement.

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