Join us for our party on the hill!
ROUND ELEVEN
Essendon v Hawthorn
3:05pm AEDT, Saturday 25th October 2025
Gates open from 2:00pm
Windy Hill, Essendon
Thanks to Fujitsu
WHAT’S ON?
There’s a party on the hill and you’re invited! Don’t miss your chance to round out the AFLW season and get behind the team.
- Live DJ
- Pop-up Bars
- Food Trucks
- Kids activities
- FREE Sausage Sizzle post-game
- Extended kick-to-kick with AFL Max*
+ Giveaways and more!
*Round 11 gameday activations are weather dependent.
Partnerships and Activations
There will be a little something for everyone at Windy Hill on Saturday, so we recommend getting there nice and early to make the most of everything on offer.
Our Partnerships Activation site will include; Toyota Forklifts face painting, Fujitsu inflatables and giveaway tent, NEC Badge Making and Chill Hill, Australian Unity cornhole game, and RMIT Handball Target. Amongst the activations there will be lots of giveaways and fun to be had by all.
Food and Drink
Check out the different food venders around the ground on Saturday! There are plenty of options with Boost, Street Caterer, Pizza, Popcorn Brothers, Beatbox Burgers, Mr Wonder Whip, and the coffee cart.
TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO
Be sure to get to the ground early so you don’t miss a minute of the action.
AFLW members can scan into Windy Hill using their mobile membership, found in the Essendon app. This week, access members can bring a guest along for FREE. Tickets will be added to their account in the Official Essendon FC App, so that they can scan into the game via their mobile membership.
More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.
Non-members can purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster, or at the ticket booth, located outside the Windy Hill entrance, on arrival. We strongly recommend fans purchase their tickets online before the game to ensure easy access into Windy Hill, as we expect long wait lines at the ticket window.
Look for the Ticket QR codes around the outside of the ground to purchase your tickets online and jump the ticket queue.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 2pm at the Membership Hub outside the Windy Hill entrance, corner of Brewster St.
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.
NOTE: If you are looking to purchase junior tickets in addition to the adult discount code, please order your junior tickets in a separate transaction.
MERCHANDISE
Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located inside the Brewster Street gate. On gameday this week, AFLW members will receive a double member discount of 20% off on full priced items, so make sure you have your digital membership handy to receive your discount. Plus, you will be able to shop up to 50% off on Season 10 AFLW Cotton On apparel. *
*Discounts cannot be used in conjuction with each other.
AFLW members can pick up their member pack item from the Bomber Shop on game day.
BROADCAST
TV*: Fox Footy, Kayo, and Binge (from 3:00pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND
There is limited street parking available around Windy Hill, so it is recommended that all patrons are use public transport to arrive at the venue. Windy Hill is only a short 500m walk from Essendon Station, which can be accessed via train, bus and tram.
Make sure you plan your journey ahead of time to make sure you don’t miss the first bounce!
Bringing your own chair is not permitted at AFLW games, if you require a seat we recommend arriving early and finding a seat in the Reynolds or Cookson Stands.
Animals are not allowed inside the Windy Hill precinct on game day. If you have a service animal, please bring necessary documentation to ensure you and your pet are welcomed into the stadium.
