Essendon will conclude its 2020 Marsh Community Series when it faces Geelong at the Australian Lamb Company Stadium (Central Reserve Colac) on Monday, March 9.

In the lead-up to the 4:40pm (AEDT) bounce, fans will be able to enjoy the first instalment of the 2020 Powercor Country Festival and a curtain raiser between the Bombers' and Cats' VFL sides.

Below is all the match-day information you need to know.

Geelong v Essendon
Australian Lamb Company Stadium (Central Reserve Colac)
Gravesend St, Colac, VIC
4:40pm AEDT, Monday, March 9
MATCH CENTRE

VFL: Geelong v Essendon
Australian Lamb Company Stadium (Central Reserve Colac)
1:20pm AEDT, Monday, March 9

Tickets

General public tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster.

2020 Essendon members with match access can scan in free at the gate, but with limited capacity (10,000) at the ground, we recommend pre-purchasing a general admission ticket.

No allocated seating is available at Central Reserve Colac.

Getting into Central Reserve Colac

Gate 1 (nearest to Stewart Street) will open at 1pm for the VFL game. Entry for pedestrians is via Hearn Street only.

Parking is available at the Irrewarra Cricket Ground (Colac Secondary College) for a $10 fee, with all money supporting the Irrewarra Cricket Club. 

Gate 3 (Myers Street, youth club entry) will open from 1pm for accessible drop-off only. 

Fans are encouraged to bring their own seats, but no umbrellas or pets (assistance animals excepted).

Pre-game festival

Essendon and Geelong will officially kick off the 2020 Powercor Country Festival in the lead-up to the bounce.

Fans attending the game can enjoy a mini-festival on the hockey fields within Central Reserve Colac, with activities for kids, a petting zoo and market stalls among the attractions. Click here for full details.

Merchandise

The Bomber Shop will be open for business on the concourse at Central Reserve Colac, so be sure to stock up on your favourite 2020 Bombers apparel ahead of the season.

Where to watch

The match will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and streamed on Kayo. AFL Live Pass subscribers can also watch the action live on the AFL Live Official App.

Where to listen

Listen to the action live on SEN 1116, AFL National and K rock 95.5.

Online coverage

Follow @EssendonFC on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for inner-sanctum access and comprehensive match-day coverage. You can also join the conversation on Twitter by using the official hashtag for this match – #MarshSeries