Join us at Marvel Stadium this Friday night to farewell a Bomber legend, as we take on the Swans in our last home game of the home-and-away season.
ROUND 23
Essendon v Sydney
7:40pm AEST, Saturday, August 16
Marvel Stadium – Wurundjeri
Be in your seats by 7:29pm as we celebrate Dyson Heppell and his contribution to the club.
EFC LEGENDS GAME
Gates two and three will be open from 5pm for the EFC Legends Game curtain raiser, with the Bluestar Bombers taking on the TRADIE Dons.
Headlined by past players including Jason Johnson, Adam McPhee, Gary Moorcroft, Devon Smith and Angus Monfries, get to your seats early to watch some fan-favourite former Dons lace up the boots again.
BROADCAST
TV*: Channel 7, Fox Footy, Kayo (from 7:30pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
TICKETS
This is a fully ticketed match, meaning members with general admission memberships must upgrade to a reserved seat via Ticketmaster by using their barcode number. Reserved Seat members will be able to scan in.
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 great prizes up for grabs. We’ll have free face painting to keep the kids entertained, so make sure you’re in early.
Show your mobile membership card or physical member card to enter the room.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 5pm, located in guest services at gate five.
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
Head to gate five before the bounce for free facepainting, so you can get your game face on to take on the Swans.
Dutton Automotive’s 50 from 50 is back again this weekend. Can the lucky fan hit the target to win $50,000?
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 9am to 5pm, plus Event Days with extended hours* Located at gate five.
*Valid ticket required for Event Day entry.
Website Link: https://www.marvelstadium.com.au/super-store
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
