With just 23 days until Richmond kicks off its 2026 AFL season under lights at the MCG, members moved fast today as tickets for Rounds 1–15 went on sale, securing seats for the biggest games of the year.

Due to expected high demand, the Round 1 blockbuster against old rival Carlton has been declared a fully ticketed match.

What does fully ticketed mean? 

A fully ticketed match means members without a reserved seat must upgrade via Ticketek to secure entry. There will be no general admission or standing room available.

For non-fully ticketed games (most non-blockbuster home matches), eligible members can simply scan in using their physical, digital, or printed membership card.

Current fully ticketed games: 
Round 1 v Carlton (away game)
Round 11 v Essendon (home game)

Below is everything you need to know for fully ticketed matches this season.

Home games – what you need to do:

Reserved Bay members (Club XIII, 3121, Premiership Circle Warne & Ponsford, Roaming Tiger)
•    Redeem a $0 ticket using your barcode via Ticketek for Round 11 v Essendon
•    Membership cards cannot be used to scan in
•    Click here for the Round 11 ticket link (Richmond v Essendon)

General Admission members
•    Purchase a discounted member upgrade ticket using your barcode via Ticketek
•    Membership cards cannot be used to scan in
•    Click here for the Round 11 ticket link (Richmond v Essendon)

Reserved Seat members
•    No action required
•    Scan in using your membership card as usual.

Away games – what you need to do:

If an away game is fully ticketed:
•    Members with away access must upgrade via Ticketek using their barcode
•    This secures a paid reserved seat at a discounted member price
•    Membership cards cannot be used for entry
•    Click here for the Round 1 ticket link (Carlton v Richmond)

If you have any questions about fully ticketed matches or securing your spot for Round 1 and Round 11, please contact our Richmond Membership Team here.

The turf is laid, the lines are drawn and the lights set for our first game of the season. We can’t wait to see you at the ‘G and hear the roar of the Tiger Army!