The match is scheduled at Etihad Stadium and will be covered by one television network and five Melbourne-based radio stations.
The 29-man squad for both Collingwood and Essendon will be announced on Thursday afternoon.
Click here to purchase your ticket to the game through Ticketmaster.com.au.
Stay tuned to Collingwoodfc.com.au for the latest news regarding Friday night’s game.
Television
Channel 7
Melbourne 20:30 (60 min delay)
Adelaide 20:00 (90 min delay)
Perth 17:30 (4 hr delay)
Sydney 20:30 (5.5 hr delay)
Brisbane 19:30 (6.5 hr delay)
Radio
Melbourne
3AW 1900-2230
Triple M 1900-2300
SEN 1900-2300
ABC774 1905-2230
K-Rock 1900-2230
Adelaide
Triple M 1830-2230
ABC891 1900-2200
Fiveaa 1830-2200
(replay via 3AW)
Perth
ABC720 1630-1930
6PR 1630-1930
(relay via 3AW)
Regional
Croc 1930-2230
