The Eras Tour in Melbourne has garnered much international attention as Taylor Swift marked her biggest concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Naturally fans were curious about the size of the stadium, as pictures of the 96,000-strong crowd went viral.
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Zoomed-out images showed the mammoth stadium surrounded by a train line and greenery — a picture no Aussie would think twice about.
However, those in the US were baffled by the fact the stadium was not surrounded by a major carpark.
“I’m losing my mind over the fact there are 96,000 people here tonight,” Swift said during the concert to crowds, played as a sound over a TikTok of the stadium.
“This is the biggest show that we have done on this tour or any tour I have ever done.
“So that’s the version you get of me tonight, that’s actually completely starstruck by the fact that so many of you wanted to hang out with us on a Friday night in Melbourne.”
“I’m just trying to figure out where all the cars are?” a TikTok user said on a video of the stadium posted by Visit Melbourne Tourism.
“Where was the parking lot?” a second asked.
“How did y’all park that many people?” another questioned.
“How bizarre to have no car parks around the stadium,” added a user.
Aerial shots of US stadiums and arenas often show them surrounded by giant car parks for those attending events at the venue.
However, this isn’t the case in Australia, with most fans making the most of nearby train stations and public transport options.
The Eras Tour concertgoers even get free public transport to and from the stadium.
Ahead of the Eras Tour in Sydney this weekend, Transport NSW issued a message urging fans to leave their cars at home.
“With 300,000 fans expected over four nights from Friday to Monday, ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid getting caught in traffic delays,” the statement said.
“As well, on Friday and Saturday nights, a combined crowd of 100,000 is expected as Blink 182 performs next door at Qudos Bank Arena at the same time.
“Hundreds of additional trains and buses will run to Olympic Park each night, and with the cost of travel already included in your concert ticket, public transport is the easiest way to get there.
“Simply show your Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert ticket to transport staff when boarding.
“Join other Swifties by catching a train or major event bus to the concert!”
All carpark spaces at Olympic Park have sold out on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February.
