AFLW ROUND 1

Essendon v Hawthorn 
7:20pm AEST, Saturday, August 27
Marvel Stadium 

Broadcast

This historic clash will be broadcast live and free on Seven Mate and Seven Mate HD from 7:00pm and also available on Fox Footy.

Tickets

If you are yet to secure your spot for this moment in EFC history, adult tickets are available for just $10, while under-18s can come along absolutely free. Grab your tickets here.

Entertainment

  • Make sure you are in your seat at 6:45pm to catch WILSN. Possessing the kind of voice that stops you in your tracks, WILSN makes classic soul music with a contemporary approach and a healthy dose of raw power.
  • DJ Yo Mafia will be spinning the decks throughout the game.

Partners and Activations

  • Our inaugural AFLW game is proudly presented by our game day partner Fujitsu General Australia.
  • Gate 7 is the place to be pre-game with a swathe of activities and giveaways, including:
    • Measure up – see how you stack up against some of the biggest names in the AFLW.
    • Take your support to the next level with red and black hair braiding and face painting.
    • Tackle your friends in the Gate 7 Games Zone, with activities such as, giant Jenga, connect four and handball targets.
  • Fujitsu will be giving away 10x comfort packs to the first 10 AFLW Members who come to the Victory room pre-game.
  • Test your knowledge with Fujitsu’s Who Am I? at three quarter time. Stay tuned for your chance to win later in the week!

Food and Beverage Specials

  • There is something for the whole family on Saturday night with a whole host of food specials across the stadium:
    • Chip Butty
    • Apple Pie and Churros Carts
    • High 5 – Special $5 items available for quick consumption
    • Popcorn Chicken & Chips and Cheeseburgers
    • Nachos and Pizza
    • Mulled wine and Soup Carts

 Membership

  • Your Mobile Membership via the Essendon App is your ticket to the game. All the information you need to access your Mobile Membership can be found here.
  • Members who have redeemed a ticket via Ticketmaster using their membership must use their Ticketmaster issued ticket to enter the venue.
  • Our Member Services team will be located in the club hub outside gates 1,2,3 and gate 7 from 5:30pm.
  • All access for this game is general admission, so once inside the stadium grab your seat anywhere on Level 1.
  • The Victory Room will be open to all Essendon members throughout the game, so drop in to enter the raffle to win an AFLW footy signed by our co-captains. Plus, get there before the game for your chance to see the Premiership Cup, with special appearances from Skeeta and Sky! The raffle will be drawn at half-time, so make sure you are in the room to win. Show your AFL or AFLW mobile membership card, physical member card or 150-year medallion to enter the room. 

Merchandise

  • Get your hands on all the latest AFLW merchandise inside Gates 7 and 8. Essendon members receive 10% off!

Getting to the game

  • Marvel Stadium are offering a special deal on parking for this historic occasion. You can book your spot underground for just $10 here.
  • Public transport options can be found here.