The key information for Friday night's clash with the Pies, proudly presented by Fujitsu General Australia.
ROUND 24
Essendon v Collingwood
7:50pm AEST, Friday August 25
MCG
BROADCAST
TV*: Channel 7 (from 7:30pm), Fox Footy, Kayo
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO
A reminder that Round 24 has sold out and is a fully ticketed event with NO GENERAL ADMISSION available.
All members without reserved seats must have upgraded to a seat through Ticketek and use the ticket in your Ticketek account to get into the ground.
For all members with reserved seats have two ways to access the game. Your physical membership card has a barcode that will allow you to scan entry at the turnstiles. If you are yet to receive your card or prefer the convenience of using your mobile device, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access your mobile membership. More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.
High Mark and Silver Members are also welcome to join us in the Hassett Room, where a 2023 team signed guernsey will be raffled off. The raffle will be drawn at half-time, so make sure you are in the room to win. Show your mobile membership card or physical member card to enter the room.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 5:30pm from the Club Hub outside gate three.
If you’re not yet an AFLW member, it's not too late to sign up for the upcoming season! With games returning to Windy Hill, make sure you purchase your 2023 membership and book your ticket to watch the team in season two! Further information on mobile membership can be found here.
PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS
Head to gate three before the bounce and get ready for the match at the Fujitsu’s Warm Up Zone. A huge inflatable kicking zone plus the chance to pocket some cool prizes with Fujitsu’s Spin to Win and Cash Grab.
While you are there, be sure to check how you stack up at the Amart Reaction Test. Amart will also have free face painting so you can make sure your face is game ready to take on the Pies!
Wave Your Scarf Cam is back pre-game, so bring your scarves and get ready to wave them over your head for your chance to win prizes! We’ll have plenty to give away, so make sure you’re ready to wave your scarf!
All reserved seat members can redeem a free McCafe’ coffee voucher, courtesy of McDonalds! Before heading inside, visit the Club Hub between gates three & four outside of the ‘G to redeem your voucher. Strictly limited to one McCafe’ voucher per reserved seat member and subject to availability. Don’t miss out!
Amart Kick for Keeps will kick things off this week, with the goal kicking challenge held at ¼ time this week!
Bomber Trivia returns this week, where one lucky member has the chance to win a $100 Bomber Shop voucher if they can answer all five questions correctly. Make sure you’re in your seat at half time for the chance to be selected!
The Fujitsu Flame will be held at ¾ time but with a twist. Each competitor from the season is back to try and take out the Fujitsu Flame Championship and take home $1,000 thanks to Fujitsu.
The Essendon Football Club is proud to join forces with the TAC supporting road safety for the round 24 blockbuster against Collingwood on Friday night. The Bombers will recognise the work done by the TAC throughout the Round 24 match highlighting the importance of road safety in Victoria. The iconic red sash on the Bombers’ guernsey will incorporate a seatbelt design to remind Australians that seatbelts save lives.
GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND
No General public parking is available for this match. Parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
Several train lines will have major line-works that may disrupt fans getting to and from the game. If you plan on travelling by train, please plan your trips accordingly by following this link.
MERCHANDISE
Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located externally at gates one, two, four and five, and internally in gates one, three and five. As part of Member Thank You Round, members will receive a 20 per cent off discount at all EFC merchandise outlets.
