All members and fans need to know ahead of round one's clash with Hawthorn. 

Ticketing

Tickets for Sunday’s clash against the Hawks are available via Ticketek and at Gates 1 & 3 at the MCG on game day. Limited reserved seating is available, with General Admission areas located on Level 4 of the Shane Warne, Ponsford and Olympic Stands.

Membership

Essendon members have two ways to access the game. Your physical membership card has a barcode that will allow you to scan entry at the turnstiles. If you are yet to receive your card or prefer the convenience of using your mobile device, simply login to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access your 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 1pm in the marquee located outside the MCG between Gate 2 and 3. 

Not a member? To celebrate the 2023 season on our doorstep we are giving away $10,000* to one lucky member. All you need to enter the draw is to be a member before the first bounce on Sunday so there has never been a better time to don the sash.

Join here today, or head to the marquee at the game to make sure you’re ready for the 2023 season. Terms and conditions apply.

It’s not too late to sign up for 2023 and get access to round 1. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket for round one. Further information on mobile membership can be found here.

Merchandise

Don the sash in style! Merchandise outlets are available outside gates 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, and inside gates 1 and 2. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.

Getting to the game

There will be limited parking 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 train stations.  

For those that do require parking, the following gates will be open.  

    • Gate 3 from 12pm
    • Gate 1 from 12pm
    • Gate 7 will be open from 12pm for those with disabled parking permits only.  

Broadcast Guide

TV Broadcast
Channel 7 (free-to-air) live from 3pm
Fox Footy/Kayo live from 3pm

Radio Broadcast
Triple M – live from 2:50pm
3AW -  live from 2:50pm
ABC Grandstand - live from 2:50pm
SEN - live from 2:50pm
AFL Nation -  live from 3:15pm