Essendon's Round 23 and Round 24 fixtures for the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season have been confirmed.

The Bombers will first host Sydney at the MCG on Sunday, August 16 at 4:40pm AEST.

The clash will celebrate the Club's Community Game, recognising the volunteers, local clubs and supporters who help grow the game across all levels.

This round will also celebrate our involvement in the AFL’s Cultural Heritage Series, where we embrace all the cultures that are seen throughout the AFL community.

Essendon will then return to Marvel Stadium the following Sunday, August 23, to take on Port Adelaide at 12:20pm AEST.

The Round 24 clash will serve as the Club's 'Member Thank You' match, giving members the opportunity to enjoy exclusive merchandise offers, ticket upgrade opportunities and a range of fan experiences as the Bombers thank the red and black faithful for their continued support throughout the season.

Round 24 will also be free for kids to attend.

Tickets for both matches will be available via Ticketek (Round 23) and Ticketmaster (Round 24) with member on-sale information and general public access to be communicated closer to each match.