Essendon will take on Melbourne in a primetime Saturday night slot at Adelaide Oval for 2025's edition of Gather Round.

The Bombers-Dees clash will kick off from Adelaide Oval at 7:05pm local time on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The April 12 clash will mark the second time in three years that the Bombers and Demons have met for the SA-oriented fixture, with the Dons' resounding 27-point win back in 2023 one of the highlights from the inaugural round.

Gather Round is the first reveal of the Dons' 2025 fixture, with fans able to sort their travel plans in advance of the marquee weekend.

TICKETING INFORMATION
 
Gather Round will go on-sale via Ticketek.

Tuesday 10 December – 10am (Club Members/AFL Members/UFM) (ACDT -  venue local time)
Wednesday 11 December – 10am GP Onsale (ACDT - Venue local time)