In 2025, the Essendon Major Raffle delivered a truly unforgettable experience for the Green family from Warragul, who were drawn as the lucky winners of A Weekend Away with the Bombers.
Lifelong Bombers supporters, Stephanie and Matt Green, their 10‑year‑old son Harrison, and Stephanie’s sister Julia spent a weekend immersed with the Club – an experience most Essendon fans could only ever dream of.
Watch highlights of the Greens’ unforgettable weekend and preview what will be in store for the winner of this year’s major raffle.
If you’d like the opportunity to win this money can’t buy experience, purchase a ticket for the 2026 Essendon Major Raffle and you’ll go in the running to Win A Weekend Away with the Bombers during Round 13, when Essendon take on Carlton at the MCG.
On Saturday, June 6:
- Enjoy an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes private tour of The NEC Hangar during our Captain’s Run training session
- Meet some of the players, have a kick, and soak it all in
On Sunday, June 7 (Game Day!):
- Exclusive pre‑ and post‑game change room passes
- Line up on the ‘G in the Guard of Honour and feel the roar of the Red and Black as the Bombers run onto the field
- Watch the match from the best seats in the house at the President’s Function, with premium food, drinks, and level‑two reserved seating
Plus:
- Two nights’ premium accommodation
- Return flights for interstate winners or a $500 flight voucher for Victorian winners
Prize Value: $17,092
Six More Incredible Prizes to Be Won
- Windy Hill Lunch for Six (6) People with Club Legends Kevin Sheedy, Mark Harvey and Dustin Fletcher
Valued at $6,513 - 2026 Guard of Honour Game Day Experience for Four (4) People, including reserved seating
Valued at $1,800 - 2026 Marvel Stadium Home Game President’s Function for Four (4) People
Valued at $1,500 - 2026 AFL Men's Team Signed Guernsey
Valued at $716 - 2026 Crichton Medal Tickets for Two (2) People
Valued at $630 - 2026 AFL Men's Team Signed Football
Valued at $309
Ticket Prices
$10 per ticket, or grab a bundle:
- 6 for $50
- 15 for $100
- 50 for $250
- 125 for $500
*T&Cs Apply. Starts at 11am AEDT 23/02/2026, ends 10am AEST 18/05/2026. Open to AUST residents 18+ who fulfil the entry/eligibility requirements. Residents of NT and WA are not permitted to enter the raffle. Win 1 of 7 Prizes. 1st Prize is a ‘Weekend Away with the Bombers’ valued at $17,092. Total Prize pool is $28,560. Prize draws at 11am on 18/05/2026. Winners notified in writing and by phone by 20/05/2026 and published at promoter’s website. Promoter is Essendon Football Club. ABN: 22 004 286 373 of 32 Watsons Drive, Melbourne Airport, VIC, 3045. Authorised under Vic Permit No: 10066/26, SA Permit No: M14949 and ACT permit No: R 26/00024. 14,280 tickets available.
For full T&Cs refer here. There is an agreement with RaffleTix Holdings Pty Ltd (CAN 623 531 340) to promote or conduct this raffle for reward.
