Join us Thursday for Round 24!
ROUND TWENTY-FOUR
Essendon v Carlton
7:30pm AEST, Thursday 21st August 2025
Gates open from 5:30pm (MCC from 5:00pm)
MCG, Melbourne – Wurundjeri
WHAT’S ON?
We’re saying thanks to our Bomber Faithful this Thursday at the ‘G for our Thank You Members Round!
Join us before the bounce at the Yarra Park Festival, running from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. A celebration packed with fun, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family.
With player singings, $10,000 worth of food vouchers, and giveaways, come down to celebrate our last home game!
To keep the entertainment going, check out Dutton Automotive’s mini golf, Fujitsu Inflatables, Coles Healthy Kicks, Maccas Inflatables, and Liberty Financials vertical jump.
And don’t miss the face painting marquee to show off your red and black spirit!
Come early, bring the family, and help us celebrate our amazing members.
TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO
Tickets are available via Ticketek and on gameday outside gates one and three. Reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level four, level one Ponsford, or level one Standing Room.
Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Thursday.
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 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 5:15pm at the Membership Hub outside Gate 3.
If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2025. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on member benefits can be found here.
PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS
There will be a little something for everyone at the Thanks to You Festival in Yarra Park, 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.
We have lots of other activations including Liberty Financial vertical jump test, Coles Healthy Kicks, McDonalds golden arches and handball targets, Australian Unity cornhole game
Dutton Dribble is back at quarter time, where one lucky fan attempts to dribble the ball through the goals for a jackpotted $1500 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.
BROADCAST
TV*: Fox and Kayo (From 7:00pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
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.
For permit holders, Gates 3 and 5 will be open from 4:00pm, Gate 7 will be open from 6:00am (No public parking).
POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS
Train Disruptions
Werribee Line - Buses replace trains
Geelong Line - Coaches replace trains
Road Disruptions
Clyde Road – Freeway ramp closed from 4.30am, Friday 13 June to mid-November.
Flinders Street - All eastbound lanes closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets until October 2025.
Westgate Freeway Closure – Outbound from Williamstown Road to Millers Road
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.
