Essendon v Hawthorn AFL tickets
Round 1, SATURDAY, 16th MARCH 2024 1:45pm, MCG
In 2025, Essendon do not have a home match against Hawthorn. Click here for the Round 1 Hawthorn v Essendon match at the MCG.
Ensure you have the best corporate seats with our 2024 Round 1 Essendon v Hawthorn MCG Medallion Club tickets. We have premium football tickets to all matches in the MCG Medallion Club.
You’ll be in the best seats in the house and enjoy access to the finest facilities for celebrations. Normally, you need an annual Medallion Club membership to enjoy seats like these. But, at The Golden Ticket, you don’t need to be a member, you can buy tickets for each game individually. Make sure you get in touch early and book your seats today!
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Watch all the Essendon v Hawthorn match day action from our MCG Medallion Club seating
With tickets to the Medallion Club, you'll have access to the best views on ground, from your choice of:
Centre Wing Seats: N17-N22 - Undercover (click to view)
Wing Seats: N26 Undercover (click to view)
These premium seats provide uninterrupted views on level 2, undercover from the elements and with easy access to the Legends Room Bar & Bistro located on Level 2. Enjoy delectable gourmet pub fare and beverages available for dine-in or takeaway as well as a snack menu sure to keep you satisfied throughout the match. With panoramic viewing behind glass so you never miss a minute of the action.
Newly transformed, the Tom Wills Room will now house a premium a la carte French bistro restaurant, including approximately 90-120 minutes of premium food and beverages before the game, with continuous beverage package throughout the match and concluding 30 mins post match. With a choice of entree, mains and dessert, The Tom Wills Brasserie menu sets a new standard for MCG dining.
Essendon v Hawthorn Centre Wing Seats (Section N17-N22)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp |
Essendon v Hawthorn Wing Seats (Section N26-N28)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp |
Children and Teenagers are welcome to dine in the Tom Wills Brasserie, subject to availability.
Smart casual is the minimum dress standard for entry to the Medallion Club at the MCG.
If dining in the Legends or Tom Wills Rooms at the MCG, Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt, dress shoes or neat shoes must be worn.
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Essendon v Hawthorn Presidents Function
The pinnacle of Essendon Football Club’s dining experiences is our President’s Function at the MCG. Hosted by Essendon Football Club President David Barham, our official MCG President’s Functions offers a perfect way to entertain key clients, watch the game in style.
Inclusions:
Premium 2 course menu
Premium beverages – beer, wine, and soft drink
Premium Level 2 reserved seating (Section N49-N51)
Price: $TBC inc. GST
Essendon v Hawthorn Cocktail Function
Enjoy the big Essendon v Hawthorn match with a premium cocktail experience you won’t forget.
Be indulged to an all-inclusive hospitality package.
Inclusions:
Substantial gourmet canapes
Premium beverages – beer, wine, and soft drink
Traditional half time fare
Pre-game entertainment
Premium Level 2 reserved seating
Price: $TBC inc. GST
Essendon v Hawthorn Lounge Function
Watch the big Essendon v Hawthorn match in style in the Premiership Lounge function in the Yarra Park Room.
Inclusions:
Access to Yarra Park Room
Cash bar facilities
Pre-game canapes
Level 2 reserved seating
Price: $TBC inc. GST
History of the Essendon v Hawthorn rivalry
The clubs played in three consecutive Grand Finals between 1983 and 1985, and the rough nature of these games and other matches between the clubs made them strong rivals during the 1980s. The 1984 second semi final stands out as one of the greatest finals matches played. Memorable moments include Leigh Matthews snapping the point post at Windy Hill in 1982, Dermott Brereton kissing Billy Duckworth and running through the Essendon huddle in 1988. In 1992, Hawthorn set a record MCG score of 32.24 216 against Essendon. In the 2000s, the clubs played two matches which saw bench-clearing brawls: the "Line in the Sand Match" in 2004, which resulted in four players being suspended and $70,700 in fines; and in the final round of 2009, a match which would decide eighth place between the two teams, in which four players were suspended for a total of seven matches and $27,000 in fines being handed out. The 2009 brawl was famously sparked by Matthew Lloyd who bumped Brad Sewell, knocking him out, in what would be Lloyd's last game. In recent years there have been many close matches between these two sides, going right down to the final siren.
MCG Essendon v Hawthorn Corporate Suites
If you are looking at entertaining in your own exclusive facility, enquire about Essendon v Hawthorn Corporate Box options
Corporate Box/Suite package
Capacity to host between 10 and 20 guests
Stadium entry tickets for your guests
Two VIP car parking spots under the stadium
Premium buffet dining
Continuous service of premium beverages including spirits
Private steward service
Afternoon tea / Supper served at half-time
AFL Records
Closed-circuit television
Ask about shared corporate facilities or syndicated corporate suites which are perfect for groups of different sizes.
You don’t need to be a Medallion Club member to purchase these tickets from the Golden Ticket.
Exact days and times of all matches in Rounds 16-24 will be confirmed at a later date. Bookings can be made before dates and times are confirmed but you must attend on the fixtured date.
If any AFL match you book with The Golden Ticket is cancelled, rescheduled to another date or is played without crowds then you are entitled to a full refund.
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