Bomberthon is back. Players and staff from the Essendon Football Club are set to hit the phones on Monday February 16 to thank their loyal 2026 members and welcome new supporters for the season ahead. 

Across the day, players and staff will be calling some lucky members to personally thank them for their support, and to share their excitement about how they will Fly Together towards a membership record in 2026. 

The Club will also be reaching out to unrenewed members, giving supporters the opportunity to lock in their membership for the upcoming AFL season. 

With the 2026 ticket on-sale just around the corner, Essendon members will receive exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for Round 1-15, with on-sale kicking off Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00am (AEDT). 

In 2026, tickets to Essendon’s home ANZAC Day clash against Collingwood will go on-sale separately. Tickets will be available from Thursday, February 19 at 10:00am (AEDT). As always, the best way to secure a ticket to this blockbuster match is by being an Essendon member, with Anzac Day member pre-sale eligibility available only for Flexi 8-Game members and above. 

Essendon will round out the week by hosting Richmond in an unofficial practice match at the NEC Hangar on Friday, February 20 at 10:30am (AEDT), followed by a VFL practice match. 

Members and fans planning to attend are encouraged to register their attendance here to help ensure adequate amenities are available. A membership marquee will also be available to answer any questions and/or queries on the day. 

Not yet a member but want to be part of Bomberthon? Sign up as a 2026 Essendon member by 5:00pm (AEDT) on Sunday, February 15 and you might receive a phone call from an AFL player on Monday.

Keep your phones close. One of your favourite Bombers might be calling!