ANZAC Day - Essendon v Collingwood AFL tickets
Round 7, FRIDAY April 25th 2025 3:20pm, MCG
Watch the Magpies and the Bombers battle it out from the comfort of the best seats in the house with our 2025 MCG Medallion Club tickets. We have premium football tickets to every round 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 Collingwood v Essendon 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 and are undercover from the elements and with easy access to the Legends Room Bar & Bistro located on Level 2. Please note that the Legends Room Bar & Bistro is being used for dining on ANZAC Day and the bar is operating as takeaway only.
Medallion Club dining in the Legends Room on ANZAC Day includes premium food and beverages in the best located dining rooms at the MCG.
A la carte 3-course meal
Continuous service of premium beverages from approximately two hours pre-game until 30 minutes post-match
Half Time Fare: Scones, Pies, Sausage Rolls & Pasties
Tea, coffee and chocolates
Post match refreshments
MC and Guest Speaker for selected matches only
Collingwood v Essendon Centre Wing Seats (Section N17-N22)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp* |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp* |
Collingwood v Essendon Wing Seats (Section N26-N28)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp* |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp* |
Expressions of interest on these options at this stage
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 at Gallery (Marvel Stadium) or dining in the Medallion Club at the MCG in either the Tom Wills Brassiere or sitting down to dine in the Legends Room Bar & Bistro, Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt, dress shoes or neat shoes must be worn.
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ANZAC Day dining at the GLASSHOUSE
Soak up the atmosphere of ANZAC Day at this pre-game function at the Glasshouse. After enjoying a gourmet lunch with premium beverages and hearing from guest speakers & entertainers, take your reserved seat at the MCG- only a short stroll away.
Inclusions and Benefits
Access to the ANZAC Day Lunch at the Glasshouse
Premium sit-down 2 course menu
Premium beverages – beer, wine, and soft drink (alcoholic beverages to be served from Noon)
Live entertainment and interviews with current & former AFL personalities
Event Details
Premium 2-course dining experience
Premium wines, beer, and soft drink
Live entertainment and guest speaker
Level M Reserved seating
Price: $TBC inc. GST
ANZAC Day Luncheon at the Pullman on the Park
Begin one of the biggest sporting events on the Australian calendar in style, with the Anzac Day Luncheon at the Pullman. This premium dining experience will include a two-course lunch, inclusive of a full beverage package, whilst being entertained by special guest talent and live entertainment. Following the Luncheon, it will be only a short walk over to the MCG for the big Anzac Day match in your premium reserved seats.
• Access to the Anzac Day Luncheon
• Premium dining experience, including a two-course menu and full beverage package (alcohol served from 12pm)
• Special guest speakers and live entertainment
• Reserved seat at the MCG for the traditional clash between Collingwood and Essendon.
Essendon v Collingwood Pullman Function
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Level M Seat & Luncheon Package | $TBCpp |
| Level Q Seat & Luncheon Package | $TBCpp |
Venue: Pullman - 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Glasshouse Post Match Function package
Enjoy an ANZAC Day experience with reserved seats at the MCG. After the siren continues you’ll enjoy the post-game function at the Glasshouse, only a short stroll away from your reserved seat at the MCG.
2 hour post-game offering
Cocktail food
Beer, wine & soft drink included for the 2 hours.
DJ
Level Q reserved seat.
$TBCpp (incl. GST)
AIA Vitality Centre package
Soak up the atmosphere of ANZAC Day at this pre-game function at the AIA Vitality Centre. After enjoying a cocktail function with premium beverages and hearing from guest speakers & entertainers, take your reserved seat at the MCG- only a short stroll away.
2 hour pre-game offering
Cocktail food provided including BBQ station
Beer, wine & soft drink included for the 2 hours.
Level Q reserved seat.
$TBCpp (incl. GST)
History of the Essendon v Collingwood rivalry
Perhaps not as bitter as some rivalries, there is still some ill-feeling between Essendon and Collingwood. It goes back many years, but moments such as the John Somerville incident in the 1965 preliminary final have struck a chord. Then in more recent times, there was the quarter-time melee between the two teams in the 1990 Grand Final that involved officials on the ground at the time.
Since 1995 the two teams have met on ANZAC Day. The first match attracted 94,825 fans, but the gates were locked well before the first bounce with more than 20,000 fans unable to get into the MCG. This match is remembered as an all time classic. Collingwood led by 14 points at three quarter time, before Essendon took control early in the final term. When James Hird kicked a goal late in the quarter he put the Bombers 6 points in front. Sav Rocca levelled the scores a few minutes later with his ninth goal of the match. In the dying seconds Nathan Buckley was 60m out and could have attempted to score but he chose to pass to Rocca who was spoiled. The siren sounded seconds later on a fitting draw.
The traditional Anzac Day game is arguably the second biggest game of the season, but that’s more about respect than rivalry. Yet there is still some feeling between the Magpies and the Bombers whenever they meet.
The Golden Ticket will donate $10 from every ANZAC Day match ticket or dining package sold directly to the ANZAC Appeal.
MCG ANZAC Day Corporate Suites
If you are looking at entertaining in your own exclusive facility, enquire about ANZAC Day Corporate Box options
Corporate Box/Suite package
Capacity to host between 10 and 18 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.
Please be aware that changes in Government Health advice may impact on the AFL season. If any match you book with The Golden Ticket is cancelled, rescheduled or is played without crowds then you are entitled to a full refund.
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.
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