Celebrities and SHANE Warne fanatics have gathered in Melbourne to remember the Australian cricketing legend.

Before Warnie's state funeral, thousands of fans have already begun to flood into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Another 300 million people are expected to view the Indian service, which will also be broadcast in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK starting at 7pm Melbourne Time, MC Eddie McGuire said.

Over 51,000 tickets were donated, and millions more are expected to view Warne's tribute on Foxtel and free-to-air television in Australia.

Many people traveled from all over the country to pay their respects and to Warne in this joyful celebration.

Brielle Beatson (32), flew from Brisbane to Brisbane with her mother Leanne, who is 66.

Ms Beatson stated that she was "very devastated" when she learned of Warne’s death in Thailand, March 4.

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"I was at the Ticketek website by 3:00pm, and I kept refreshing the page when tickets became available."

She said that she was a cricket fan and wanted to be a part of the special night.

She said, "I was there at the MCG when Warne made 999."

Leanne, a Brisbane resident, stated that Warne's sudden death shocked her.

"I'm originally from Brisbane, but I know Dusty (Dustin Martin), but everyone knew Shane Warne, a rockstar who could spin an entire ball.

Ian Hasler (51), is from Bendigo, just two hours outside Melbourne.

He stood near Shane Warne's stand, which was still flooded with tributes and flowers, in preparation for the service.

He said, "We have been coming to the Boxing Day Test every single year for fifteen years."

"I was driving by the MCG when he took 700th wicket. You could hear the roar outside."

According to Mr Hasler, it was his first visit to the MCG since the Covid-19 pandemic.

He said, "I'm a huge cricket fan, and I'm also a big Warney's fan."

The ground was used as a stage for the two-way performance, and large screens were placed on each side.

As part of the broadcast, the MCG scoreboards were also used.

Dignitaries were allowed to reserve approximately 500 seats, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who flew from Canberra following budget duties.

The ground was divided with fans seated on either side, with most of the crowd in the Ponsford and members stands.

This was done to ensure the best possible viewing of the spectacular lights show that will take place at the end the two-hour service.

Guy Lavender (chief executive of Marylebone Cricket Club) laid a wreath earlier in the day at Warne's statue.

To attend, he had to travel from London. He represented the UK cricket community.

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley. David Maddocks is chair of Cricket Victoria. Michael Happell is president of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Dale Monteith (MCG Trustee) also laid a wreath.

Warnie's family, in shock, said goodbye to the spinner 10 days earlier.