Essendon’s Thursday night fixtures at Marvel Stadium begin this week with their round three match against Port Adelaide.

ROUND THREE 

Essendon v Port Adelaide   
7:30pm AEDT, Thursday, March 27  
Gates open from 5:45pm   
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri  

Thursday Flight Night offers fans a chance to enjoy the game with energetic vibes and a soundtrack to match.

From 5pm, club legends Mark Harvey and Dustin Fletcher will be at the Johnnie Walker Bar inside Stadium Square (Gate 3), pouring beers and meeting fans.

Whether you're coming from work, uni, or home, arriving early gives you time to grab a meal and take in the pre-game atmosphere.

BROADCAST   

TV*: Channel 7, 7plus, Fox Footy, Kayo, Binge (from 7:00pm)  

*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state. 

TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO   

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on gameday outside gates one and three. Reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level three, or level one Standing Room.  

Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Thursday.  

Physical membership cards have a barcode that will allow members to scan in at the gate. Members who are yet to receive their physical card or prefer the convenience of using a mobile device can simply log in to the Essendon Official App using their membership details to access the mobile membership.  

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

All members without reserved seats can upgrade to a seat through Ticketmaster and use the ticket in your Ticketmaster account to get into the ground. Members can upgrade using this link.  

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from the Member Services Hub outside gate five from 5:15pm. 

If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2025. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on 2025 membership packages can be found here.  

Essendon members have access to the Victory Room where they can enjoy a bistro menu. We will also be holding our Victory Room raffle, where the first prize will be an Isaac Kako signed guernsey.  

High Mark members - in exciting news for 2025, the Quill Room is back! Enjoy a pre-game meal from either the Quill Room or Rogers Room and enter our first goal competition! 

PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS  

Head between gates 4 and 5 to come test your Hole-In-One skills with Dutton One – Where every drive is a winning shot!   

While you are there, be sure to check out the team at Essendon Education Academy. 

TRADIE Baby Race is back! Look out at quarter time to see which baby Bomber will be the fastest to crawl their way to victory.  

The Fujitsu Flame is back at three quarter time, seeing one lucky fan attempt to outsprint the Flame and 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  

Parking is available on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium with entry from 12pm. 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. 

Visit the PTV website and Big Build to plan your journey ahead of time.   

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS  

Train Disruptions:  

Buses are replacing trains between Heidelberg and Eltham on the Hurstbridge Line until the last service.  

Buses are replacing trains between Newport and Werribee stations on the Werribee Line from 8:30pm until the last service. 

Road Disruptions:  

The West Gate Freeway has some inbound lane and ramp closures, including Millers Road, Grieve Parade and Williamstown Road. Best to allow a bit of extra time if driving in.  

Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets – something to keep in mind for those heading through the city.  

The Elgar Rd entry ramp onto the Eastern Freeway (citybound) is closed each night until March 28 between 9pm and 6am.