MELBOURNE are set to have their first hit-out of the year against traditional rivals Collingwood at Olympic Park Oval this Friday.

And if you can't make it to the game, thanks to co-principal partner Zurich, the match will be streamed live from 9.45am (AEDT) on the Melbourne FC website and mobile app.

Whether you're heading to the match, or watching the live stream, all the details you need for Friday are below.

Match details

Collingwood v Melbourne

Date: Friday, February 22

Match start time: 10.00am (AEDT)

Live stream begins: 9.45am (AEDT)

Venue: Olympic Park Oval

Entry: Free

Live stream

Thanks to Zurich, the match will be streamed live across the Melbourne website and app, with pre-match coverage beginnning at 9.45am AEDT.

If you can't watch live, the full match will be available via the website and app post-game.

Getting to Olympic Park Oval

Olympic Park Oval is located on the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Batman Avenue.

Public transport

Olympic Park Oval is located a short walk from Richmond train station. Jolimont station is also located a 10 minute walk away.

Tram route 70 also stops near the ground at AAMI Park (stop 7D). Tram route 48 and 75 are also located in the vicinity near Jolimont Station.

Bus 246 (Latrobe Uni - Elsternwick Station) travels down Punt Road, stopping at the corner of Olympic Blvd. From here patrons can walk to Olympic Park.

Read more about public transport here.

Parking info

Non-event car parking is available opposite AAMI Park at the National Tennis Centre. See more info here.

Limited parking may also be available across the river on Alexandra Avenue.

Around the ground

Membership and merchandise tent

Melbourne will have a marquee set up for Membership queries and merchandise purchases on Olympic Boulevard.

Food and beverage

The Glasshouse at the Holden Centre will be open for food and drink purchases.