Essendon’s 2009 NAB Cup campaign kicks off with a game against the Western Bulldogs in Darwin on Friday, 13th February.

The game will be broadcast on Fox.

The winner of that game plays the winner of the Brisbane v St Kilda clash at the Dome on Friday, 27th February at 7:40pm.

That game will be broadcast on Channel 7.

If the Bombers progress, they will play at either the Dome or Subiaco Oval (if Fremantle or West Coast are the opponent) on Friday, 6th March.

That game will be broadcast on Channel 10.

The Grand Final will be played on Saturday, March 14. Venue to be decided.