Join us at the MCG this Saturday for Round 14, celebrating the contribution of country footy to our great game.

 

ROUND FOURTEEN

Essendon v Geelong Cats 

Saturday June 14, 4:15pm AEST

Gates open from 2:30pm (MCC from 2:00pm) 

MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri 

 

BROADCAST 

TV*: Fox Footy and Kayo (From 4:00pm) 

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

 

PRE-GAME ACTIVATIONS 

Head down to the game early to pop by Gate 3 where there will be lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy! 

You can participate in a range of activities including, The Royal Flying Doctors flight simulator, Fujitsu inflatables, Dutton mini golf, face painting and, take-home colouring-in activity sheets. 

At 3:00pm be sure to come visit Skeeta and Sky at our mascot meet-up with Sherrin.  

 

TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO 

Tickets are available via Ticketek and on gameday outsidegates one and three. Reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level four, or level one Standing Room. 

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

Members' physical membership card has a barcode that will allow members to scan entry at the turnstiles, however if members are yet to receive their card or prefer the convenience of using a mobile device, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access the mobile membership.  

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be foundhere. 

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

 

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 2:15pm at the Membership Hub outside gate 3. 

 

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

 

PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS 

 At quarter time we will have a lucky participant compete in the Dutton Dribble, where their goal kicking abilities will be put to the test to win big - including Bomber Shop vouchers and cash prizes!   

The competition continues at 3 quarter time as one brave fan will take on the Fujitsu Flame! The race will run across the wing to win some great prizes, including cash and merchandise packs! 
 

MERCHANDISE 

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from theBomber 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 

There will only be limited accessibility parking options at the ‘G on Friday, so we recommend looking at alternative transportation methods. The stadium is only a short walk from both Jolimont and Richmond Stations.   

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For permit holders, Gates 3 and 5 will be open from 1:00pm, Gate 7 will be open from 9:30am (No public parking). 

 

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS 

Train Disruptions 

Buses replacing trains: 

  • Coach between Southern Cross and East Pakenham 
  • Buses replace trains between Dandenong and East Pakenham 
  • Buses replace trains on Werribee and Williamstown lines between North Melbourne, Werribee and Williamstown from 9pm Friday 13 June to last service Sunday 15 June 

 

Tram Disruptions 

  • Buses replace St Kilda Road trams between Stop 30 St Kilda Junction and Stop 19 Shrine of Remembrance from 10pm Friday 13 June to 5am Saturday 14 June. 
  • Buses replace St Kilda Road trams between Stop 25 Commercial Rd and Stop 19 Shrine of Remembrance from 5am Saturday 14 June to 4:30am Monday 16 June 

 

Road Disruptions 

Road closures: 

  • St Kilda Road, Southbound closed between Domain Road and Park Street, from 11pm Friday 13 June to 4:30am Monday 16 June. 
  • Little La Trobe Street, Closed between Swanston Street and Baskerville Lane, until the end of June. 
  • Princess Freeway, Citybound exit ramp to Clyde Road closed, from June to November 

 

Lane Closure:  

  • Flinders Street, Eastbound lanes closed between Swanston and Elizabeth streets, until the end of June. 

 

To ensure you have a smooth trip, visithttps://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey and bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.