À la carte dining
Tom Wills Room
2026 State of Origin Melbourne
Reserved Grandstand
Seating (outside)
Beer, Wine,
Spirits (4.5 hours)
3 Course
Sit Down Meal
Guest
Speakers
Book any number
of guests
Shared
Facility
Business Casual
(no jacket/tie req)
The most exclusive dining and first class service in live sport hospitality. View a video of the package here.
An unparalleled experience. Soak up the action. Amazing seats. Share the moment!
Tom Wills dining will give you and your guests the most premium hospitality experience available pre, during & post- match. Enjoy first class service and entertainment in the MCG’s Tom Wills room. You and your guests will be entertained by some great names of Rugby League whilst you enjoy the very best produce and a premium beverage menu including spirits.
Then head out to your Premium reserved grandstand seating to enjoy Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry – Ampol State of Origin!
Key Points:
- Enjoy a pre and post match 3 course sit down dining function in a luxurious setting that overlooks the MCG.
- Premium beverage package, including spirits
- Bookings of 10 will receive a dedicated table. Smaller groups will share.
- Reserved seating directly in front of the room for your and your guests. Bar service during the game.
- Book with confidence – we are an official NRL agent with 15 years experience.
Tom Wills Dining inclusions:
- Exclusive access to the Tom Wills room pre, during and post match
- Premium reserved Diamond grandstand seating
- Premium fine dining menu served
- Premium Australian Beverages including beer, wine, soft drinks & spirits
- Master of ceremonies and guest speakers to bring the game to you
- Post match function to celebrate and review the game.
- Official Ampol State of Origin NRL Hospitality exclusive corporate gift per person
- Corporate company table signage.
- Dedicated event professionals to attend to your needs.
Investment and how to book:
$1,268 per person + GST.
Bookings of 10 will receive a dedicated table. Smaller groups will be required to share a table. A limited number of tables for 12 guests may be available.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions, please call us on 1300 660 509 or make an online enquiry
*Please note the above information is subject to change. Final details will be forwarded with your accreditation:
Booking Process
Step 1: Enquire on availability
Get in touch to check if your preferred package is available. We’ll confirm availability and answer any initial questions you may have.
Step 2: Confirm booking
We’ll provide you with a booking form to complete. When we receive your form, your booking will be processed. Once you receive a tax invoice from us, your package will be confirmed and secured.
Step 3: Invoicing & payments
You will receive a tax invoice from us for payment. We accept all forms of payment including bank transfer and credit cards. Please note, payment made by Visa, Mastercard and American Express are subject to a 1.9% administration fee. Credit card payments can be made securely online.
Step 4: Pre event management
Once your package has been confirmed and paid, you’ll receive pre-event communications from our events team including an invite template to send to your guests, with a start time.
Step 5: Ticketing and catering
We will contact you for any dietary requirements 10 days prior to the event. Digital tickets will sent to you the week of your event for distribution to your guests.
Step 6: Event day delivery
Your dedicated steward will introduce themselves to you upon arrival. They will take care of every requirement. Should any issues arise, Dynamic staff will be a phone call away to resolve them promptly.
Itinerary
Please note: these times are for demonstrative purposes and to be used as a guide only. Confirmed timings will be sent closer to your event.
Dining functions
5:30pm: Guests can access the function room. Beverage service commences
6:45pm: Food service commences
8:15pm: Kick off - Ampol State of Origin 2
8:50pm: Half Time, supper savouries to be served (approx.)
10:00pm: Match concludes (approx.)
10:30pm: Beverage service concludes
11:00pm: Guests to depart
Dress Code
The dress code for NRL State of Origin corporate hospitality is smart casual at a minimum. This means:
Not Acceptable: Men
- Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, moccasins, slippers and ugg boots.
- T-shirts, singlets, torn or ripped clothes, even if “designer” tears.
- Shirts not supported by a collar including crew neck shirts (skivvies are acceptable).
- Football, running, athletic, bike, tennis and board shorts.
- Tracksuit pants.
- Beachwear.
- Overalls.
- Any clothing displaying racist or similarly offensive messages.
Not Acceptable: Women
- Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, moccasins, slippers and ugg boots.
- Torn or ripped garments, even if “designer” tears.
- Running, athletic or bike shorts, or sportswear such as tennis skirts.
- Tracksuit pants.
- Beachwear.
- Bikini tops and tops showing bare midriff.
- Any clothing displaying racist or similarly offensive messages.
Please note - team jerseys are acceptable.
Dining Beverage package (sample)
Please note: this information is to be used as a guide only and subject to change and variations. Beverage menus may change from venue to venue. Please check with your account manager for more info.
Beers:
- Carlton Draught
- Great Northern Super Crisp
- Balter XPA
- Two Bays Session Ale (Gluten Free)
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- Asahi Super Dry
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
- Somersby Apple Cider
Sparkling:
- Tahbilk Coueslant Sparkling, Goulburn Valley, VIC
White Wines:
- Little Berry Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, SA
- Devils Lair “Hidden Cave” Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA
Red Wines:
- Yering Station Elevations Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
- Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz, Grampians, VIC
- Redman Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, SA
Non-alcoholic:
- Mt Franklin Still Water 600ml
- Mt Franklin Sparkling Water 450ml
- Keri Juice 330ml Varieties
- Coca Cola 600ml Varieties
- Cascade 330ml Soft Drink Varieties
Spirits & cellared wines:
- All Spirits available for purchase on the day by host via credit card
Dining menu (sample)
Below is a sample menu of what you can expect at your State of Origin event. All catering is provided by the stadium appointed caterers at Accor Stadium, the MCG and Suncorp Stadium. Check with your account manager for more info.
On arrival:
- Sandwiches tarragon & mustard chicken
- Smoked salmon platter - whipped crème fraiche & dill, capers, pickled vegetables
Canapes (served pre-main):
- Salted cod croquettes, preserved lemon aioli, pickled cucumbers, micro herbs
Main fare:
- Chargrilled Bass Strait beef tenderloin, parsnip puree, king brown mushrooms, fermented black garlic jus
Accompanied by:
- Roasted potato medley garlic bits, Espelette pepper, rosemary
- Charred broccolini & Kooweerup asparagus, almond romesco, pecorino romano
- Ancient grain salad - chickpeas, fresh herbs, orange vinaigrette, toasted seeds
- Bakery fresh bread: wood-fired soft Scottish rolls, cultured butter, Murray River pink salt
Half time
- Country-style scones (v)
- Yarra Valley strawberry jam, thick vanilla Gippsland cream
- Party pies & sausage rolls with rich tomato sauce
- Victorian farmhouse cheese selection (v) quince paste, crimson grapes, candied walnuts, Burgundy poached pears, lavosh crackers, warmed baguette
- Coffee & tea - Industry Beans coffee, T2 tea selection
Please note: this menu is a sample only. Menus vary from game to game. Actual menus you will receive can be provided upon request once your booking is confirmed.
Sit Down Dining Menu (sample)
Below is a sample menu of what you can expect in your Dining Package. All catering is provided by Delaware North, the stadium appointed caterer.
Entree:
- Poached Bendigo Chicken, Beetroot terrine, buttermilk gel & fermented black garlic
Main Course:
- Chargrilled Eye Fillet, Crispy dauphinoise chips, King brown mushroom, caramelised onion & pepper sauce
Dessert:
- MCG Chocolate Mousse - Signature chocolate, gingerbread, gingerbread crème brulee & French vanilla bean ice cream
Please note: this menu is a sample only. Menus vary from game to game. Actual menus you will receive can be provided upon request once your booking is confirmed.
FAQs
I want to bring my kids. Are they allowed in the functions? Do they need a ticket?
The decision to allow children into an official NRL State of Origin package is at the NRL's discretion. Under no circumstances are they to consume alcohol. Your account manager can provide more information. They may be required to pay the full rate of the package.
We have a guest who is Coeliac/Vegetarian/other special dietary requirement. Can you organise this?
Yes, we can arrange for guests with dietary requirements. This must be disclosed at least 10 days prior to the event to ensure the caterers can accommodate the request.
Can I bring signage or branding into the function?
Please check with your account manager. There are restrictions on what can be brought into the MCG.
Can I bring food and beverages from outside function space?
No food and beverages can be brought from outside the stadium, or from publicly available outlets inside the stadium. If you have a special request, for example a birthday cake, please ask your account manager.






