A Sunday afternoon match with Hawthorn and a Saturday night blockbuster with Melbourne await the Bombers.

Essendon will play back-to-back games at the MCG after its round 13 bye, following the AFL's latest fixture update.

The Bombers will face traditional rivals Hawthorn on Sunday, June 20, before facing Melbourne in a Saturday night primetime clash on June 26.

Ensure you're there for both games with an Essendon membership. Sign up online or call 1300 GO BOMBERS.

RDS 13-15 FIXTURE

ROUND OPPONENT VENUE TIME/DATE BROADCAST
13 Bye      
14  Hawthorn MCG 3:20pm AEST, Sunday, June 20 Fox Footy
15 Melbourne MCG 7:25pm, AEST, Saturday, June 26 Channel 7