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🏉 Anzac Day 2025 AFL Match – A 30-Year Legacy Lives On
This Anzac Day, the nation once again turns its attention to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the annual AFL Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon. As one of the most anticipated fixtures on the AFL calendar, this year's event carries extra weight — it’s the 30th anniversary of the iconic Anzac Day matchup.
Born in 1995 and inspired by the reverence of Anzac spirit, the Collingwood-Essendon rivalry on April 25 has grown to symbolize more than sport. It’s a day that blends patriotism, remembrance, and fierce competition — all under the lights of the historic MCG.
⏰ AFL Anzac Day 2025 Match Schedule at the MCG
Whether you’re attending the game or watching from home, the day’s lineup is carefully designed to honor Australia’s Anzac heritage while delivering high-level AFL action:
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2:24 PM – Arrival of Veterans in a Motorcade
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2:35 PM – Pre-match musical performance by Pete Murray
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2:51 PM – Umpires enter the ground & ball delivery ceremony
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2:53 PM – Essendon enters the field
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2:56 PM – Collingwood enters the field
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2:58 PM – Players run through a joint Anzac banner
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3:06 PM – Anzac Observance Ceremony
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3:17 PM – Flyover by the RAAF Roulettes
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3:18 PM – Coin toss
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3:20 PM – Game begins
These events not only stir emotions but serve as a collective moment of reflection and unity across all attendees and viewers.
🎟️ Ticketing & Entry: What You Need to Know
The game is completely sold out, with no general admission tickets available. All spectators were required to pre-book tickets via Ticketek. Enhanced security will be active across all stadium gates, so arriving early is strongly recommended to avoid delays.
🔐 Tip: Check your ticket details and entry gate on the official MCG or Essendon FC gameday guide before heading out.
📺 How to Watch the AFL Anzac Day 2025 Match Live
Not heading to the MCG? No problem. The event will be broadcast live across Australia, and globally via streaming services:
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Channel 7
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7Plus (online)
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Fox Footy
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Kayo Sports
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Binge
⏰ Coverage starts from 3:00 PM AEST, just before the first bounce.
🏆 Why This Match Matters: A Look at Its Historical Significance
The Anzac Day clash began in 1995 and quickly became one of the AFL’s hallmark events. That inaugural game ended in a thrilling draw, laying the foundation for three decades of intense, passionate contests between these two storied clubs.
More than just a sporting event, the match is a tribute to the spirit of service, sacrifice, and mateship — qualities embodied by the Anzacs and reflected through the AFL arena on this day each year.
🌧️ Weather Update for Anzac Day 2025 at the MCG
Forecasts for Melbourne show a cloudy afternoon with chances of heavy rainfall, especially during the second half of the game. Attendees are advised to carry waterproof gear or ponchos, and possibly pack a change of clothes if staying into the evening.
