Matchday Hospitality

Essendon Football Club aims to provide a positive and rewarding experience for everyone that comes into contact with the Club. Whether it is a hospitality product, a leadership seminar or simply one of the club’s renowned memorabilia offerings, it is all about providing you with the best available business solutions in the most professional way.

Enjoy what we have to offer.

Jump to a section on this page by using the following links:

• Chairman's Function
• MCG Corporate Function
• Samsung Business Wing
• Corporate Suite
• Essendon Experience (MCG and Telstra Dome)
• Interstate Hospitality
• Non Essendon games and big tickets events at the MCG
• Toyota AFL Grand Final Day
• AFL Finals Series Tickets
• Corporate Suite - Finals
• Download: 2008 Corporate Hospitality Brochure (PDF)

Chairman's Function

The Chairman’s Function is the most prestigious and traditional form of football entertainment offering clients the very best in service and style. Available for all Essendon home games at the Telstra Dome and the MCG, guests have the opportunity to meet new corporate associates, rub shoulders with football personalities and hear from esteemed guest speakers.

Rnd	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
3	Saturday, April 5	Carlton	MCG	7.10pm
4	Friday, April 11	Western Bulldogs	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
7	Sunday, May 4	Port Adelaide	Telstra Dome	4.40pm
9	Saturday, May 24	Richmond	MCG	7.40pm
11	Saturday, June 7	Hawthorn	Telstra Dome	7.10pm
12	Friday, June 13	West Coast	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
15	Saturday, July 12	Brisbane Lions	Telstra Dome	7.10pm
17	Saturday, July 26	Collingwood	MCG	2.10pm
18	Saturday, August 2	Melbourne	MCG	2.10pm
20	Saturday, August 16	Adelaide	Telstra Dome	2.10pm
22	Sunday, August 31	St Kilda	Telstra Dome	4.40pm

MCG Corporate Function

Experience Essendon Football Club’s classic hospitality when you dine in the beautifully refurbished MCG dining rooms. Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable environment with fantastic food and beverages, accomplished function hosts and great company.

Rnd	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
3	Saturday, April 5	Carlton	MCG	7.10pm
9	Saturday, May 24	Richmond	MCG	7.40pm
17	Saturday, July 26	Collingwood	MCG	2.10pm
18	Saturday, August 2	Melbourne	MCG	2.10pm

Samsung Business Wing

Loosen your tie and entertain your clients in a football function like no other. Build your business networks in a vibrant bar-like atmosphere, combining a unique feast with the excitement of AFL football. Hear the sizzle of the wok and the siren sounding, as you mix culinary delights with a true Melbourne sporting experience.

At the end of the season one lucky Samsung Business Wing guest will win a 40” Full HD LCD TV and Blue-ray DVD player (pictured), with weekly MP3 players also up for grabs!

Rnd	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
4	Friday, April 11	Western Bulldogs	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
11	Saturday, June 7	Hawthorn	Telstra Dome	7.10pm
12	Friday, June 13	West Coast	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
15	Saturday, July 12	Brisbane Lions	Telstra Dome	7.10pm

*All guests attending Essendon Football Club matchday functions, must be 18 years or over. No guests under the age of 18 will be permitted into the function rooms. (This only applies to the corporate dining rooms, not suites)

Corporate Suite

If you are looking for an opportunity to impress your most important clients, the comfort and privacy of a Corporate Suite is the perfect alternative. Ideally located with spectacular views of the ground, Essendon has corporate suites to accommodate 12 guests at the Telstra Dome and 16 guests at the MCG.

Essendon Experience (MCG and Telstra Dome)

The Essendon Experience is a unique event, providing you and your guests with an ‘up close and personal’ football experience. An Essendon legend will be your host for the day, sharing private dining in your exclusive corporate suite, talking you through the games as it unfolds, and taking you into the Essendon change rooms. This one has the wow factor!

Rnd	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
3	Saturday, April 5	Carlton	MCG	7.10pm
4	Friday, April 11	Western Bulldogs	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
7	Sunday, May 4	Port Adelaide	Telstra Dome	4.40pm
9	Saturday, May 24	Richmond	MCG	7.10pm
11	Saturday, June 7	Hawthorn	Telstra Dome	7.10pm
12	Friday, June 13	West Coast	Telstra Dome	7.40pm
15	Saturday, July12	Brisbane Lions	Telstra Dome	7.10pm
17	Saturday, July 26	Collingwood	MCG	2.10pm
18	Saturday, August 2	Melbourne	MCG	2.10pm
20	Saturday, August 16	Adelaide	Telstra Dome	2.10pm
22	Sunday, August 31	St Kilda	Telstra Dome	4.40pm

Interstate Hospitality

Experience Essendon Football Club’s trademark hospitality when you dine with other corporate guests at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. This is an opportunity for Sydney based corporates to get a piece of the action in a relaxed and comfortable environment with fantastic food and beverages, accomplished function hosts, great company and spectacular views of the ground.

Rnd	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time
8	Sunday, May 18	Sydney	ANZ Stadium	2.10pm

Non Essendon games and big tickets events at the MCG

Not only is our Corporate Suite at the MCG available for all Essendon home games, you can utilise it for any AFL match of your choice - including finals! So if your clients want to see Collingwood play Carlton, we can make it happen.

But if football is not your thing, we can get you the hottest tickets in town for major Melbourne events such as the Socceroo’s World Cup Qualifiers, the Boxing Day Test and even rock concerts such as The Police! Whatever is in town and down at the ‘G, we can get you in.

Private Functions - at the Telstra Dome

Available in the Crest or Accolade rooms at selected home matches.

Toyota AFL Grand Final Day

Getting tickets to the biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar can be hard, but we can help you get your hands on some of the best seats in the house. Grand Final Day is more than just about football, it’s a cultural experience, and at Essendon we do experiences better than anyone.

Your Grand Final Day starts with brunch at the Sofitel with first class entertainment from leading Australian artists and Essendon legends. Get the inside word on the big game before a short stroll takes you down to the ‘G, finding you amongst the unforgettable atmosphere that is Toyota AFL Grand Final Day.

AFL Finals Series Tickets

If Toyota AFL Grand Final Day is not enough football for you, we can get you tickets to a Melbourne game each week of the final series. Finals Series Tickets are a great way to entertain a range of clients across the greatest month in the sporting year.

Corporate Suite - Finals

The 2008 Toyota AFL Finals will once again serve up a month long celebration of all things great about our truly national game. With the anticipation of a Victorian resurgence after many years of interstate domination, fans are waiting with baited breath for a battle royal, culminating on the last Saturday in September with the ultimate – Toyota AFL Grand Final day.

You can get a piece of the action with your own Corporate Suite at any, or all, of the Finals games played at the MCG.

You and your clients will be able to enjoy the following as part of your package:

• 16 prime seats behind the goals
• Sit-down or buffet style meal        
• Snacks and refreshments served at half-time
• Beer, wine, spirits and soft drink        
• AFL Finals Football Record
• Corporate gift        
• You determine the dress code

To download a copy of the 2008 Corporate Hospitality Brochure, please click here. If you would like to discuss corporate hospitality options for 2008, please contact Paul Barnard on 03 9230 0342 or 0433 400 133 or email pbarnard@essendonfc.com.au