MELBOURNE will kick off its pre-season campaign with a practice match against Carlton as part of the league's AFL Community Series.

The Dees will head to IKON Park to face the Blues on Wednesday 28 February, with the first bounce set for 6:40pm (AEDT). 

All matches will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and KAYO and fully ticketed for fans to attend.

Tickets for the AFL Community Series will go on sale in February with further information to be communicated in late January.

CARLTON v MELBOURNE 
Date: Wednesday 28 February
Location: IKON Park | Wurundjeri 
Time: 6:40pm (AEDT)
Broadcast: Fox Footy/Kayo Sports