ROUND 13

Essendon v Carlton

7:20pm (AEST), Sunday 7th of June 2026 

Gates open from 5:30pm (MCC from 4:45pm)

MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri 

Thanks to AirWallex

PLAY ON FOR NEALE AT KING’S BIRTHDAY EVE 

Old rivals, Essendon and Carlton are back at the ‘G for Kings Birthday Eve. Make sure to be in your seats by 7:10pm this week as we come together to pay tribute to the late Neale Daniher and his extraordinary legacy. Join us as we freeze the ‘G for an interactive sound and light show, before we do as Neale taught us and Play On, for Neale.  

WHAT’S ON  

Get in early and explore our fan zone, with something for the whole family to enjoy. From free giveaways to appearances by Skeeta and Sky, plus a live DJ, be sure to stop by before making your way into the stadium. 

KEY TIMINGS  

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! Come and test your footy skills at the McDonalds Skill Zone. Ring “Get it in the Ring” is an activation featuring a 3‑metre inflatable Ring doorbell where attendees throw handballs at a target to score points and win great prizes. Be sure to check out the MOVA fan zone, with interactive games and where lots of prizes can be won! 

Past Club Legends from Essendon and Carlton are taking each other on for a special edition of Dutton Dribble at 1/4 time, battling it out to win $500 for their nominated fan.

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 Bombers fan will race against a Carlton 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 Carlton tickets are available on Tickets are available via Ticketek and on gameday outside Gates 1 and 3.     

Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Sunday.  

Members' physical membership cards have a barcode that will allow members to scan in 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.  

Any Essendon members who wish to reserve a seat can upgrade using this link. Simply select ‘Club Members and Public Reserve’ from the drop-down menu and enter your 12-digit barcode to unlock discounted reserved seating options.   

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 5:15pm at the Membership Hub outside of 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 externally at gates one, two and three. If you’re already inside the ground, you can grab your merchandise internally on level one at gates five and seven, on level two at gate six and level three at gate six. 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.     

There will only be limited accessibility parking options at the ‘G on Sunday, so we recommend looking at alternative transportation methods. The stadium is only a short walk from both Jolimont and Richmond Stations.

For Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders, they can pre-book their parking via Ticketek, or access limited drive-up parking. Please see the MCG’s suggested alternative parking options here.     

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS     

Ararat Line – Trains run to a speed-restricted timetable until Tuesday June 30th.  

Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill Lines – Coaches replacing trains until Sunday June 7th.  

Belgrave Line – Trains won’t stop at Boronia station until late 2026.  

Werribee Line – Buses replace trains from Newport to Werribee from 11:55pm until last service.  

If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game, tune in on, from pm to watch the Bombers take on the Blues (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.