ROUND TWENTY 

Hawthorn v Essendon 

4:15pm (AEST), Saturday 25th of July 2026    

Gates open from 2:30pm (MCC from 1:45pm)  

MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri    

Key timings

Hawthorn v Essendon 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 Saturday.     

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 2:15pm at the Ticketek windows 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 be no parking available in Yarra Park for this match.  

Only those with Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders who have already pre-purchased a Ticketek parking pass, will be able to access the car park. These pre-purchased parking passes are now exhausted.  

The MCG is only a short walk from both Richmond and Jolimont stations. We recommend you plan ahead using the PTV Journey Planner.  

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS   

Train Disruptions: 

  Buses replace trains on the Frankston Line between Parliament and Caulfield from 8:30pm Friday 24 July to last train Sunday 26 July. 

Buses replace trains on the Sandringham Line between Parliament and Sandringham from 8:30pm Friday 24 July to last train Sunday 26 July. 

There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 26 July. 

If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game, tune in on, Fox Footy, and Kayo from 4:00pm to watch the Bombers take on the Hawks (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or ton check the time in your state, click here.