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Round 16 vs Essendon

We're back at Marvel Stadium to take on Essendon for the second time this year and we want to see you at the game! We're celebrating Kids Footy Month with FREE kids tickets, and have plenty happening at the ground for kids and kids-at-heart, so we want to see you there.

Here's everything you need to know!

When: 3:15pm, Sunday, June 28

Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands - How to Get Here (jump to transport)

Gates Open: 1:45pm

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/north-melbourne-v-essendon-club-members-docklands-28-06-2026/event/2500643CC1D9EEAF

Member Access: Scan in using your mobile membership via the NMFC app, or by using your barcoded membership card.

Getting to the game

Information regarding Marvel Stadium parking can be found below.

Parking | Public Transport | Travel Disruptions | Accessibility

Around the Ground

• There is heaps of fun for the whole family, including a pre-match parade, scavenger hunt with lots of freebies starting outside Gate 5 and a halftime performance by Dorothy the Dinosaur, the Tree of Wisdom, Wags the Dog from The Wiggles!
• At every Roos home game this year, one lucky fan will walk away with a FREE CHiQ TV! Be in your seat early for the chance to be randomly selected as our Round 16 winner!
• HOKA are also giving you the chance to win a shopping spree, so keep an eye on the Big Screen before the bounce.
• Head to Gate 7 for fun for the whole family! Roo Squad will have FREE face painting, colouring-in and sensory play, as well as some Kangaroos Crocs jibbitz to give away! Take part in CHIQ's handball target, and 13Cabs and Maccas will both have their inflatables too. SWAARM Headgear will be giving out a limited number of giant Caleb Daniel and Tristan Xerri heads, so be there to grab yours!
• Keep an eye out for Kanga and Ruby, our beloved team mascots who will be roaming the concourse pre-game.
• Grab a $4 hotdog inside the ground!
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It's Kids Footy Month so junior tickets are FREE when you purchase an adult General Admission ticket. https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/north-melbourne-v-essendon-club-members-docklands-28-06-2026/event/2500643CC1D9EEAF

Don't forget about the Intrepid Footy Passport! Thanks to our official membership partner, for every North Melbourne home game you attend at Marvel Stadium this season, you’ll earn $100 towards an Intrepid Travel voucher* to go on your dream trip. *Minimum spend and T&Cs apply. View full terms here.

Member Cap & Scarf Collection

Collect your Member Scarf from the Member Hub

Visit the Gate 5 ticket windows to collect your 2026 member merchandise. Don’t forget to have your Member Choice Voucher ready!

Future Roos Passport Prize collection

Collect your Passport Prize for Round 16! Your exclusive badge can be collected at Guest Services at Gate 5 by showing your Future Roos passport.

Can’t make the game?

Our venue partner The Pass have 200+ venues available in Australia. Find a location near you to watch with other Roos fans!

Exclusive to NMFC members, receive 15% off all your food and bev purchases at The Wharf in Docklands, and 10% off at all other venues, when you order with The Pass!

To access your exclusive North Melbourne discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play
2. Sign up, and add your preferred payment method
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter ‘NMFC‘ followed by your membership number, e.g. NMFC123456
4. Order using The Pass to receive 15% off at The Wharf, and 10% off at all other venues

Where to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on Channel 7, Fox Footy and Kayo.

Become a Digital Roo member and access the all the member benefits, and a discounted Premium Kayo subscription.

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Stay connected on social media

For behind-the-scenes access follow the @NMFCOfficial accounts on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok and don't forget to use #Kangas to join the conversation.