Join us at Marvel Stadium this weekend as the Bombers take on the Giants in the annual Challenge match.
ROUND NINE
Essendon v GWS
4:35pm AEST, Saturday, May 11
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri
CHALLENGE
Essendon are proud to partner with Challenge and help ‘Give Cancer the Boot’! The Bombers are raising funds and awareness to tackle childhood cancer and support families living with cancer.
With proceeds going to Challenge, the signed player issued guernseys and the painted boots will be auctioned off to support Challenge and kids with cancer. Click here to make your bid today!
Before the game, join us in giving a warm welcome to the Challenge Kids who will form this week’s Guard of Honour, as they welcome our team onto the ground.
BROADCAST
TV*: Fox Footy, Kayo (from 4:30pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
TICKETS
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on game day outside gate one, five and seven. Limited reserved seats remain available, however members with GA access will be able to walk in and find a seat.
MEMBERSHIP INFO
Essendon members have two ways to access the game - our physical membership card has a barcode that will allow you to scan entry at the turnstiles, however 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.
All members without reserved seats can upgrade to a reserved seat through Ticketmaster and use the ticket in your Ticketmaster account to get into the ground. Members can upgrade using this link.
The Victory Room located on level one behind aisle 15 is open to all Essendon members throughout the game. Our member raffle will be held in the Victory Room with the major prize being an incredible game day experience for our Round 20 clash against the Saints, including warm up viewing, Medallion Club tickets and change room passes.
We’ll also have free face painting to keep the kids entertained! Show your mobile membership card or physical member card to enter the room.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 2:30pm from the guest services at gate five.
If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2024 - simply sign up/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on mobile membership can be found here.
PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS
There will be FREE face painting inside gate five. Make sure you pop in so you’re fully decked out in Red & Black, ready to face the Giants.
Head to gate seven before the bounce and get ready for the match with Dutton, where you can take your photo in the Mason Redman car and sing the Bombers song!
Dutton’s 50 from 50 will make its return at quarter time. Can the contestant hit a target from the 50 metre mark to win $50,000?
Yakult Guess the Bottle will make its return at half-time. Make sure you are in your seat for your chance to be selected!
The Fujitsu Flame will take place 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 and three.
If you’re already inside the ground, you can grab your merchandise internally on level one at gates five and seven, on level two at gate six and level three at gate six.
Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.
GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND
Limited parking will be available due to the Marvel Stadium upgrade works so we recommend that you arrive a little earlier to ensure you have plenty of time to get into the venue. It is recommended to pre-book your parking via the Ticketmaster or Marvel Stadium website here to ensure you have a space.
Alternatively, Marvel Stadium is easily accessible via public transport. To ensure you have a smooth trip, visit https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey to plan your journey ahead of time.
Buses will replace trains on sections of the Werribee, Williamstown, Frankston, Stony Point, Geelong, Warrnambool, Cranbourne, Pakenham, and Gippsland lines, so we recommend visiting bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to see if your travel with be disrupted.
MARVEL STADIUM
Bars Open pre match:
View Bar will be open for ticket holders from 2PM to enjoy $16 pizza and Beer. Enter via Level 2, Stadium Square (Gates 2&3)
Super-Store:
Whether you're a footy fanatic, Marvel aficionado or both, the Super-Store at Marvel Stadium has it all. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM plus Event Days with extended hours* Located at Gate 5.
*Valid ticket required for Event Day entry.
Website Link: https://www.marvelstadium.com.au/super-store
New Dining Experiences: Hunky Dory, 400Gradi Pronto, Gami Chicken, 8Bit, Yamas, EARL and more!
Satisfy your palate! It's overdue for you to enjoy fish and chips, a pizza or souvlaki while watching your favourite sporting legends. These are the all-new food outlets at Marvel Stadium, located throughout.
More Information: https://www.marvelstadium.com.au/food-drinks
Friends of Fire
Join us at Friends of Fire, where the menu is a masterpiece, and every bite is a revelation. This American-style steakhouse and grill has a focus on Southern, New England and New York City-style food. The game day menu boasts tasty bites including lobster rolls, smoked pork ribs with peach tea barbecue sauce and a Rueben with 200 grams of hand-cut, 12-hour smoked pastrami.
Book Now: https://friendsoffire.com.au
Amphora
Experience the essence of Amphora, offering New American menus of mains, share plates and bites. The focus is on modern style dining with flair and features an a la carte menu including “sensational” towers for seafood, meat lovers and plant-based eaters alike. This is all carefully curated to perfectly accompany your choice of beverage, from champagne to cocktails.
Book Now: https://amphora.melbourne
