Richmond and Essendon will meet on Friday, February 20, in a Match Simulation as both teams continue to prepare for the 2026 season.
The clash will begin at 10:30am (AEDT) at the NEC Hangar in Tullamarine, and due to capacity limits, fans who wish to attend must register here. Live stream details of the match will be provided closer to the game.
A VFL Match Simulation between the two teams will follow the AFL game.
The Match Simulation will be the Tigers' first chance to face a rival club in 2026, before heading to Ballarat the next week to play Melbourne in the AAMI Community Series.
All eyes will then turn to the Round 1 blockbuster against Carlton at the MCG on Thursday, March 12.
Essendon v Richmond Match Simulation:
Date: Friday 20 February, 2026
Time: 10:30am (AEDT)
Venue: NEC Hangar
