The AFL has today released the 2016 NAB Challenge fixture.

Essendon will take on rivals Carlton in the first round, before heading off to Shepparton to play Geelong and then finishing off the three game series with a trip to Domain Stadium against West Coast.

Match 1

Sunday, 28 February

Carlton vs. Essendon

Ikon Park

2:05pm EDT

Match 2

Saturday, 5 March

Essendon vs. Geelong Cats

Deakin Reserve, Shepparton

2:05pm EDT

Match 3

Sunday, 13 March

West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon

Domain Stadium

4:10pm WST