ROUND ONE

Essendon v Fremantle 
3:05pm AEST, Saturday August 31 
Gates open from 2:05pm 
Windy Hill, Essendon

BROADCAST 

TV*: Fox Footy, Kayo (from 3:00pm) 
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.

TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO 

AFLW members can scan into Windy Hill using their mobile membership, found within the Essendon app.  

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

Non-members can purchase their tickets online via Ticketmaster, or at the gates upon arrival. We strongly recommend fans purchase their tickets online before the game to ensure easy access into Windy Hill, as we expect long wait lines at the ticket window. 

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 1:30pm from the ticket box at both the Brewster and Raleigh Street gates.  

If you’re not yet an AFLW member, be sure to sign up and show your support. Further information on AFLW memberships can be found here.  

MERCHANDISE 

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located inside both the Brewster and Raleigh Street gate. Members receive 10% off each purchase, so make sure you have your digital membership handy to receive your discount.

PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS

There will be a little something for everyone inside the stadium on Saturday, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer.  
 
Make sure you swing by activation zone inside the Raleigh Street gate to keep the whole family entertained pre-game. You can test your skills in the Fujitsu Warm Up Zone or hop on a bike to blend yourself a smoothie thanks to Liberty. If the pre-game nerves are getting to you, be sure to head to the NEC Chill Hill.  

You can then get your game-face on by visiting our friends at Toyota Forklifts for free facepainting!  

There will be give aways from partners Toyota Forklifts, Palo Alto Networks and Liberty to make sure no-one goes home empty handed! 

If you’re looking for a bite to eat, make sure you check out the food trucks that will be stationed inside the two gates and on the hill. If a sit-down meal is more your speed, make sure to head into the Windy Hill bistro for a great feed. If you’re 18+ and in need a refreshing beverage, head over to the bar at Gate 1 for the new Carlton Draught with a splash of lemonade from our good friends at CUB. 

Be sure to stick around post-game to have a kick on Windy Hill thanks to Maccas Kick to Kick once the second siren has sounded.   

GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND

There is limited street parking available around Windy Hill, so it is recommended that all patrons are use public transport to arrive at the venue. Windy Hill is only a short 500m walk from Essendon Station, which can be accessed via train, bus and tram. Make sure you plan your journey ahead of time to make sure you don’t miss the first bounce!  

Bringing your own chair is not permitted at AFLW games, if you require a seat we recommend arriving early and finding a seat in the Reynolds or Cookson Stands.  

Pets are not allowed inside the Windy Hill precinct on game day. If you have a service pet, please bring necessary documentation to ensure you and your pet are welcomed into the stadium.