Join us this Saturday afternoon as the Bombers take on old rivals Hawthorn to start the 2024 season. 

ROUND ONE 

Essendon v Hawthorn 
1:45pm AEDT, Saturday, March 16 
MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri

02:56

Rd 1 | Ben McKay interview

Hoping to make his club debut this weekend, key defender Ben McKay is keen to add to the legacy of the Essendon v Hawthorn rivalry he saw plenty of as a young fan.

BROADCAST 

TV*: Fox Footy, Kayo (from 1:30pm)

*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.

40-YEAR CELEBRATION

Fans can head to gate three before the bounce between 12pm-12:30pm to meet some of their 1984 and 1985 Premiership heroes to celebrate the incredible back-to-back wins against the Hawks.

The club asks all Bombers fans to be in their seats at 1:10pm to welcome the 1984 and 1985 Premiership teams onto the field for the Dutton Motorcade.

01:59

150-year celebration | Greatest Moments - #1

Fans voted on their top 5 most memorable moments from our 150-year history, with number 1 being back to back Premiership glory in 1984 and 1985, claiming the clubs 13th and 14th VFL/AFL premierships.

TICKETS 

Tickets are available via Ticketek and on gameday outside gates one and three. Limited reserved seats remain available and all General Admission areas are on level four, or level one Standing Room.

MEMBERSHIP INFO

Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Saturday.

Members' physical membership card has a barcode that will allow members to scan entry at the turnstiles, however if members are yet to receive their card or prefer the convenience of using a mobile device, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access the mobile membership.

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.

All members without reserved seats can upgrade to a seat through Ticketek and use the ticket in your Ticketek account to get into the ground. Members can upgrade using this link. 

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 11:30am at the Club Hub outside gate three.

If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2024. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on mobile membership can be found here. 

00:38

Be Bold. Be Brave. Be a Bomber.

Be a Bomber in 2024. Head to membership.essendonfc.com.au

PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS

Head to gate three before the bounce and get ready for the match at the Fujitsu Warm Up Zone, a huge inflatable kicking zone, or give yourself the chance to pocket some cool cash in the Fujitsu Cash Grab, with some awesome giveaways.

While you are there, be sure to check out Dutton’s activation. Head to gate one to check out Liberty Financial’s Tiny Home by Hangan competition, where you can guess the number plate to go in the draw to win prizes! 

The Fujitsu Flame is back at three-quarter time, seeing one lucky fan attempt to beat the Flame at three-quarter time to win $500.

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.

Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10 per cent off at all EFC merchandise outlets.

GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND 

There will only be limited disabled parking options at the ‘G on Saturday, so we recommend looking at alternative transportation methods. The stadium is only a short walk from both Jolimont and Richmond Stations.  

Gate seven will be open from 12pm for disability permit holders.  

AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MUSEUM 

The Australian Sports Museum will be open from 11:30am until 1:30pm, located inside gate three. Entry into the museum is half-price on match day for match ticket holders only.  

A full breakdown of pricing can be found here.