THE AFL has announced details of its ticket offer for international students to attend the game between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on April 24.

The AFL, in partnership with Monash University and La Trobe University, will make 5000 free tickets available to international students living and studying in Victoria.

To obtain a ticket, international students can register at the Health and Wellbeing Hub at any Monash University campus.

International students at La Trobe University can register at the LTU Guild Office - Union Building, Bundoora Campus LTU Contact Office - Upper West Agora, Bundoora Campus.

All international students will be required to present their student ID card when they register. They will also be eligible for a second ticket free of charge.

Monash University’s deputy vice-chancellor, international engagement, Stephanie Fahey, said it was proud to be involved with this significant initiative with the AFL.

“Monash is excited to join with the AFL to help our international students integrate even further into the Australian community,” she said.

“La Trobe is delighted to be part of this fantastic initiative, which is introducing international students to our unique Australian football culture and enriching their educational experience,” said Professor John Rosenberg, deputy vice-chancellor international and future students.

In another significant development, the game will also be broadcast live on local Chinese radio station 3CW (AM 1341).

Melbourne and the Lions will play the first AFL game in China later this year, battling it out for the Kaspersky AFL Cup (otherwise known as the `Shanghai Showdown’) at Jiangwan Sports Centre in Shanghai on October 17.

AFL general manager national and international development, David Matthews, said the ticket offer to April’s game at the MCG was a great chance for international students to experience AFL.

“Many of them would never have been to an AFL game before and we want them to come along and experience all the colour and excitement of Australian football,” he said.