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2026 Toyota AFL Premiership
Essendon v Hawthorn
Round 1 •
MCG,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

Members, this match is our first Replacement Game for 2026.

As the Hawks play four home games in Tasmania, members receive general admission access to four designated away games in Melbourne known as Replacement Games.

Round 1 blockbuster declared 'fully-ticketed'

Due to exceedingly high demand, the Essendon Football Club in association with the AFL and MCC have declared Hawthorn's Round 1 blockbuster against Essendon on Friday 13 March as fully ticketed.

As this match is a Member Replacement Game, all members with General Admission access wishing to attend must now upgrade to a ticket via Ticketek using their membership barcode number to obtain entry.

Members with General Admission access will not be able to scan in using their digital or physical cards.

Replacement game reserved seat holders (incl. Lethal and Legends Club members) can still redeem a $0 reserved seat using their membership barcode number. These reserved seats must be redeemed by Friday 6 March.

🟡 More information for Hawthorn members on ticketing for this match

Tickets to our Round 1 match are available via Ticketek.

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