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Round 10 Essendon v Walyalup

Sunday May 17, 2026
Essendon Football Club logo
1:10PM
Walyalup Football Club logo

Tickets

Across Sir Doug Nicholls Round, come together to honour the contributions of First Nations people to footy. Fremantle Football Club will be known as Walyalup, the Noongar name for the Fremantle region, in Rounds 10 and 11.

General public tickets for Essendon v Walyalup are on sale via Ticketek.

Ticket Type
On Sale
Club Members
From 10:00am AEDT Tuesday February 17
General Public
From 10:00am AEDT Wednesday February 18
AFL Reserve
From 2:00pm AEDT Tuesday March 24

Gates

Gate opening times for this match:
Public
Gates 1, 3-5
11:30am
AFL Reserve
Gate 6
11:30am
Members’ Reserve
Gate 2
10:45am
Closed
Gate 7

What's On

It's family-friendly Sunday footy for Sir Doug Nicholls Round!

Paw Patrol visit - Essendon mascots Skeeta and Sky are bringing their friends from Paw Patrol, so come meet the whole gang pre-match outside Gates 2 - 3. They'll also be free face painting, handball targets and giveaways!

Parking

There is no general public parking available for this event

Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders can pre-book parking via Ticketek or access limited drive-up parking - $20 per car (EFTPOS only, cash not accepted)

All parking is within grass paddocks in Yarra Park

Seating

Please note: Level 4 (Q) of the Ponsford Stand will be closed for this match.

General Admission

The following areas will be available for General Admission access (subject to change):

Shane Warne Stand

  • Level 4: Q1-Q15½

Ponsford Stand

  • Level 1: M28-M32 all rows
  • Level 1: M33 rows L-NN (alcohol free area)
  • Level 1: M35-M36 all rows

Closed - Level 4 Ponsford Stand

Olympic Stand

  • Level 4: Q49-Q55 rows P-MM
  • Level 4: Q56-Q57 all rows

AFL Reserve

The following unreserved areas will be available in the AFL Reserve for this match (subject to change):

Level 1

  • M19-M25 rows A-Z
  • M26 all rows
  • M27 rows AA-OO (alcohol free area)

Level 2A

  • P27-P28 all rows

Level 4

  • Q15½-Q28 all rows

Cheer Squad Allocations

  • Essendon: M3 rows A-Z (Punt Road end)
  • Fremantle: M33 rows A-K (City end)

Prepare

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your ticket to your mobile for scanning upon entering the Ground.

Public transport in Victoria is free for everyone until Sunday May 31. No myki needed. Plan your trip on the PTV app, at transport.vic.gov.au.

There are many ways to get to the 'G! Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure you're inside the Ground for the start of the match.

Public transport in Victoria is free for everyone until Sunday May 31. No myki needed. Plan your trip and check for public transport disruptions and extra services on the PTV app or at Transport Victoria.

With the opening of the Metro Tunnel, trains on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line no longer stop at Richmond Station or operate on the City Loop. Find information about getting to the 'G on lines using the Metro Tunnel.

Find information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more on the MCG website.

Barassi Way (formerly Brunton Avenue) will be closed between 10:45am–4:50pm.

The MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match features:

  • Their first AFL encounter
  • The Dockers dominate at Docklands 
  • Played for both: Adam McPhee and Travis Colyer
  • The only Dockers v Bombers final 

At the 'G

Enter the MCG via the gate listed on your ticket.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

A range of food outlets are options on event days at the MCG.

Please note: Available outlets will vary based on expected attendance.

The MCG endeavours to cater for a range of dietary options on event days. View the MCG dietary information

Umbrellas cannot be raised in seating areas whilst activity is taking place on the arena. Patrons can purchase rain ponchos at most merchandise outlets.

Due to the difficulty in accurately classifying any seat at the MCG as "undercover", even though there is a roof overhead in some sections of the ground, patrons cannot be guaranteed protection from the elements.

As a guide however, please read below to see where the drip line for each level lies.

  • Olympic Stand drip line
    • Level 1 (M): Row Y
    • Level 2 (N): Row H
    • Level 4 (Q): All undercover (please note: no cover in sections Q56-Q57)
  • Ponsford Stand drip line
    • Level 1 (M): Row Y
    • Level 2 (N): Row H
    • Level 4 (Q): All undercover (please note: no cover in sections Q29-Q30)
  • Shane Warne Stand drip line
    • Level 1 (M): Row Y
    • Level 2 (N): Row B
    • Level 2A (P): No cover
    • Level 4 (Q): All undercover

All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets are cashless. All transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card.

The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons. It is located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind Section M13).

Accessibility

The MCG is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone when they visit the stadium.

For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms, companion cards and more, visit Accessibility and Inclusion.

Visual stories are step-by-step guides with photos used to prepare a person for, and increase the predictability of, a new environment or situation.

The MCG has a visual story that illustrates how to access the stadium, what to expect when entering and what you might experience during the match.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service operates during public events held at the MCG.

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:

  • Richmond Station
  • Jolimont Station
  • Accessible Parking Area

The G-Train operates from Yarra Park gate opening time and runs continuously throughout the match. 

A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.

There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidgets to relax in a multi-purpose room.

The MCG has many hearing loops fitted throughout the stadium to relay PA announcements.

The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG.