Round 2
Essendon v Melbourne
MCG
Saturday 2 April, 2.10pm
Gates
MCC Reserve: 11.30am
AFL Reserve: 12.00pm
Public: 12.00pm
Ticketing
This match is a replacement game for our home matches in the Northern Territory. Members can scan into the ground for free and sit in the general admission areas. As this is an Essendon home game, reserved seat entitlements do not apply. All members can upgrade to a reserved seat through Ticketek.
Alternatively, you can pre-purchase your tickets through Ticketek.
Memberships
Membership marquees will be located inside Gate 2 and outside Gates 3 and 5 from 11.30am. Membership sales, game day enquiries and scarf collection will be available at all marquees.
If you’re an unrenewed member who received their card in the mail, visit a membership tent to activate the card. If you’re a new member and sign up at the ground, you will receive a ticket to gain entry.
To find out which membership is best for you, visit our membership website.
Premium Memberships
This match is a replacement game for our home matches in the Northern Territory and members can scan in for free. At these games, the bulk of seating on Level 1 and Level 2 at the MCG is allocated to the home team, so your normal seat will not be available. Instead, M28 on Level 1 of the Ponsford Stand will be available for our Premium members.
Premium members will have access to the Outer Bar in the Ponsford Stand for these two games. Upon presentation of your membership card Premium members will receive a 20% discount off food and beverages at the Outer bar, valid from gate opening time until half an hour prior to the first bounce!
Demon Shop
The Demon Shop will be open from 11.00am to one hour after the game has finished. The shop is located at Entrance E on Brunton Avenue. All 2016 members receive a 10% discount off any full-priced merchandise.
AFL Playground
The AFL Playground will be open from 90 minutes before the game outside Gate 6 at the MCG. The AFL playground is full of free activities. Look out for our mascots, Checker and Chuck, in the playground before the game.
General Admission Seating
Ponsford Stand: M29-M36, Q29-36
Olympic Stand: Q49-54 Rows R-MM, Q55 Rows K-MM, Q56-Q57
Southern Stand: M1, Q1-14, Q15 Rows K-DD
Cheer Squad: M33
TV Times
Melbourne: Fox Sports 3- 2.00pm LIVE
Darwin: Fox Sports 3- 12.30pm LIVE
Brisbane: Fox Sports 3- 1.00pm LIVE
Sydney: Fox Sports 3- 2.00pm LIVE
Adelaide: Fox Sports 3- 1.30pm LIVE
Tasmania: Fox Sports 3- 2.00pm LIVE
Perth: Fox Sports 3- 11.00am LIVE
Bentleigh Club
Watch the game on the big screen at the Bentleigh Club with fellow Melbourne supporters this Saturday. Bar snacks, meals and raffles will be available.
Social Media
Keep up-to-date on game day with our live coverage of the game on Twitter (@melbournefc) with the official hashtag #AFLDeesGiants
Get a behind-the-scenes insight into the day by following us on Instagram (@melbournefc), liking us on Facebook (facebook.com/melbournefc) and adding us as a ‘friend’ on Snapchat (melbourne_fc).
Website
melbournefc.com.au will also publish quarterly updates live from the game.
MCG Security
Fans are urged to allow additional time to enter the stadium this weekend with new security measures – including 100 per cent bag checks and random, continuous hand-held metal detection of patrons before entry – being put into place for AFL matches.
Checks will take place at stadium entry gates and bag-free lanes will continue to operate. People are encouraged to plan their journey to arrive earlier than normal to ensure they don’t miss the first bounce, and to avoid bringing a bag unless necessary. Click here for more information.
Getting to the MCG
Click here for public transport and parking information.
