ROUND SEVEN  

Essendon v Collingwood  

3:20pm AEST, Saturday 25th of April  

Gates open from 12:30pm (12:00pm MCC) 

MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri   

Key timings

What's on?

There is plenty happening on Saturday for the Dons v Pies match, so head over to the MCG early to make sure you don’t miss the action.  

Join us at the fan zone in Paddock 21, between gate’s 2 and 3, from 12:30pm until 3:15pm. There’s something for everyone, thanks to our amazing Club partners.  

Don’t miss the Veterans Motorcade at 2:25pm on the MCG oval and be sure to be in your seats for the Essendon Scarf Wave in the final 60 seconds before the first siren.   

There will be something for everyone to enjoy in the Bomber Fan Zone, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer.

Check out the Dutton One One Minute Challenge, where you can test your driving skills and complete the course in under one minute to win some prizes, and also test out your hole in one skills while you're there!

Over at the Liberty Leap, put your jumping skills to the test for the chance to win a range of great prizes.  Enjoy some free face-painting.

Come and test your footy skills at the McDonalds Skill Zone. Test your handballing accuracy at the Ring In The Ring, with great prizes to be won. Coles Healthy Kicks will also be there for a fun kick before the game. MOVA has lots on offer from digital games, plinko game, photo booth and multiple lucky draw prizes where fans get the chance to win MOVA products! 

Dutton Dribble will be on at quarter time, where one lucky fan attempts to dribble the ball through the goals for a jackpot of a $1500 EFTPOS voucher. 

Ring will allow fans to guess the bomber in our Ring Doorbell Dons challenge. Make sure you’re in your seats for your chance to win! 

The Airwallex Sprint & Spend challenge will be on at three quarter time. One lucky speedster will race against the Airwallex Sprint & Spend speedster to sprint to the Airwallex pay station, tap their Airwallex card, and sprint back. The winner gets a $500 Acceleration Grant for their business or professional development! 

Essendon v Collingwood is a fully ticketed game. There will be no general admission access.   

General Admission members had to upgrade to a ticket via Ticketek during the on sale to access this game.  

There are no further tickets available, the game is SOLD OUT.  

Essendon reserved seat members have two ways to access the game on Saturday.    

Members' physical membership cards have a barcode that will allow members to scan entry at the turnstiles, however if members are yet to receive their card, or prefer the convenience of using a mobile device, they can log in to the official Essendon app using their membership details to access the mobile membership.    

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.    

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 12:00pm at the Membership Hub at Gate 3.    

If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2026. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on member benefits can be found here.    

Merchandise

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located inside the ground at Gate 7, and at the Superstore between Gates 4 and 5. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.   

Please note that you cannot use your membership voucher on gameday and it is only valid at the Bomber Shop at the NEC Hangar or online.    

ANZAC DAY GUERNSEY AUCTION  

You have the chance to own a piece of history, the Essendon match-worn Anzac Day guernsey’s are available for auction following the game. See the link here, to make a bid! 

Check out the story behind the 2026 Anzac Day guernsey through our recent article.  

There is no general parking available for the Essendon v Collingwood game. Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders can pre-book a car park via Ticketek or access limited drive-up parking from $20 per car.  

We recommend looking at alternative transportation methods. The stadium is only a short walk from both Jolimont and Richmond Stations.    

Disruptions  

Werribee Line - Buses replace trains on the Werribee Line between Newport and Werribee from first service Wednesday 15 April to 5am, Saturday 25 April. 

Albury Line - Coaches replace trains on sections of the line from Monday 13 April to Tuesday 5 May. 

Seymour Line - Coaches replace trains on sections of the line from Friday 10 April to Wednesday 20 May. 

Warrnambool Line - Coaches replace trains on sections of the line from Friday 10 April to Wednesday 20 May.  

If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game, tune in on Fox Sports 3, Kayo and Channel 7 from 3:00pm (AEST) to watch the Bombers take on the Pies (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.