Join us at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night as our Bombers take on the Suns, proudly presented by Love the Game.
ROUND 22
Essendon v Gold Coast
7:30pm AEST, Saturday August 10
Marvel Stadium – Wurundjeri
MEMBER THANK YOU ROUND
To celebrate Member Thank You Round, we're honouring the Red and Black faithful. With over 83,000 members, we’ve felt your support week in, week out.
Be sure to be at the game this Saturday night, as each member will have a chance to win a fun prize. Keep your eye on your phone during the match to find out more.
BROADCAST
TV*: Fox Footy, Kayo (from 7:30pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
TICKETS
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on gameday outside gates 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. 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.
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.
Member Rooms
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 three great prizes up for grabs, including a team signed football and the Red and Black Collection 150th Year Anniversary book. There’ll be plenty to entertain the kids, with free face painting and popcorn. On top of that, we’ll have current players taking photos and signing autographs pre-game so make sure you’re in early.
High Mark and Gold members are also encouraged to head to the Rogers Room to get free fairy floss and giveaways.
Show your mobile membership card or physical member card to enter the rooms.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 5pm from the guest services at gate five.
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.
PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS
Gates four and five
Head to gates four and five before the bounce and warm up for the match with Fujitsu’s Warm Up Zone, a giant inflatable to work on your footy skills.
In stadium
Love the Game are offering free badge making and giving away posters inside gate five. While you’re there, get your game face on with free face painting also set up inside gate five.
Under Armour is helping Essendon fans beat the cold this winter, and are giving away five Under Armour Storm puffer jackets, valued at $250 a piece. Make sure you’re in your seat pre-game for a chance to win.
Dutton Automotive’s 50 from 50 is back again this weekend. Can the lucky fan hit the target to win $50,000?
We’ll be running a fun game of Bomber Face Swap at half time. Can you still name your favourite Essendon players when their faces have been blended?
The Fujitsu Flame is back at ¾ 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.
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 five.
*Valid ticket required for Event Day entry.
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 and bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.
MARVEL STADIUM
Opening 30 minutes prior to gates open, ticket holders can enjoy $16 pizza and beer/soft drink at View Bar. Enter via Level 2, Stadium Square (Gates two and three).
Post Game:
Skip the traffic jam and hang out at any of the Marvel Stadium bars post game. Discuss the match, watch the footy and enjoy a refreshment.
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 the Stadium.
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
