Join us Friday for Round 23!
ROUND TWENTY-THREE
Essendon v St. Kilda
7:20pm AEST, Friday, August 15th, 2025
Gates open from 5:30pm
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri
BROADCAST
TV*: Channel 7, Fox Footy, Binge, 7plus and Kayo (from 7:00pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here.
WHAT'S ON
Head inside to Gate 5 for face painting, and make sure to swing by at 6:15pm for our Mascot meet-up.
TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on gameday outside gates one, five, and seven. Limited 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 Friday.
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 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 5:15pm at the Membership Hub outside Gate 5
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 member benefits can be found here.
Members come on down to the Victory Room (level 1 aisle 15) to enjoy a bistro meal prior to the bounce. We will also have our weekly raffle, where prizes include a 2025 team signed guernsey, 2025 team signed football, Red & Black Collection and a Bomber Shop Voucher!
The raffle will be drawn at half time.
PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS
There will be a little something for everyone outside of Gate 7, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer!
Come test your Hole-In-One skills with Dutton One – Where every drive is a winning shot! Get ready for the match with Fujitsu’s Warm Up Zone, a huge inflatable kicking zone where you can work on your skills. Plus you have the chance to pocket some cool cash in the Fujitsu Cash Grab and some awesome giveaways thanks to Fujitsu Spin to Win.
Nearby is Australian Unity where you can have a go at their cornhole game to win some great prizes!
Dutton Dribble is back at quarter time, where one lucky fan attempts to dribble the ball through the goals for a jackpotted $1000 EFTPOS voucher.
The Fujitsu Flame will also make a return 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. 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.
Members cannot redeem their $30 Bomber Shop voucher at Marvel, but can do so in store at the NEC Hangar or through the online Bomber Shop.
GETTING THERE
Parking is available on Friday 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.
Marvel Stadium is also a quick walk from Southern Cross station. To ensure you have a smooth trip, visit
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey and bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.
POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS
Lane Closure
🔴 All eastbound lanes closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets until October 2025.
🔴 Clyde Road citybound ramp closed from 4.30am, Friday 13 June to mid-November.
🔴 Westbound lane closed between Swanston and Elizabeth streets. Left hand turn into St Kilda Road remains open.
🔴 Freeway closure at Williamstown Road to Millers Road until mid-August
Train Disruptions
🔴 Gippsland Line - Train disruptions for all or part of the journey, from Thursday 19 June to Wednesday 13 August
🔴 Werribee Line - Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee stations
🔴 Cranbourne – Buses replace trains
🔴 Pakenham - Buses replace trains
