Essendon v Melbourne
12:45pm ACST (1:15pm AEST), Saturday April 11th
Gates open from 11:30pm
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – Kaurna
What's on?
Friday April 10th
House of Dons is taking over Sturt FC @ Unley Oval!
Join us for a Club Takeover and Snap & Sign from 2:30pm to 6:00pm.
Come along to watch Captain’s Run, grab a photo with your favourite player at the Snap & Sign, and soak up the atmosphere with giveaways, the EFC photo wall, a live DJ, and more.
Plus, don’t miss out on limited-edition customised merch, available on the day.
There’s plenty more happening on Friday, at Coles Kurralta Park, the AFL Footy Festival, and the SA Bombers Function.
Coles Kurralta Park
Enjoy more player signings and a free sausage sizzle from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
AFL Footy Festival – Elder Park
Celebrate the Gather Round spirit as Essendon takes the stage for a Q&A and signing session from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
SA Bombers Function – Unley Oval
Back at Unley Oval from 6:15pm onwards, enjoy a Q&A featuring special EFC guests.
Registrations have now closed for the EFC x SANFL Gather Round Kids Clinic.
Saturday April 11th
It’s game day for the Don’s on Saturday, swing past the MACCA’s AFL Footy Festival in Elder Park from 10:00am until 1:00pm, where the House of Don’s will make a second appearance giving you another chance to win some fantastic prizes.
It’s then not long until the Bombers take on the Demons at Adelaide Oval for round 5. Make sure your tickets are ready and you’re in your seats for the first bounce at 12:45pm (ACST).
Tickets are still available for Saturday’s game against Melbourne on Ticketek.
Members can purchase discounted tickets using their Gather Round barcode. If you do not have your barcode, you can contact our membership team, and they will provide it for you.
A reminder for members who have purchased a ticket, you will need to access it via the Ticketek app. The Essendon app or member card will not provide access to the game.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team are available Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm. You can reach us at membership@essendonfc.com.au or on 03 8340 2000.
If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2026. 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.
Merchandise
Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise at the House of Dons on Friday April 10th, at Unley Oval. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.
Please note that you cannot use your membership voucher on gameday and it is only valid at the Bomber Shop at the NEC Hangar or online.
Public Transport
Public transport will be available on Saturday to get to Adeliade Oval, taking the Adelaide Oval Express Bus, Train and Tram services. It will be free for all AFL game ticket holders until the last service. Please see further information here.
Parking
Public parking will be available from $35, however, is subject to availability and weather. It will be available from 10:30am for limited public and accessibility parking.
If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game, tune in on Fox Sports 3, and Kayo from 1:00pm to watch the Bombers take on the Demons (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.
