ROUND 17

Essendon v St Kilda 

3:15pm (AEST), Sunday, July 5 

Gates open from 1:45pm  

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri    

KEY TIMINGS  

JOIN THE DRESS-UP PARTY FOR KIDS GO FREE 

Its Kids Go Free this week at Marvel Stadium as we take on the Saints! 

Kids aged 14 and under can redeem a ticket free of charge to access the game. They must hold a valid redeemed ticket to get into the stadium. 

To ensure you can get the whole family there, General Admission tickets can be purchased for only $20 on Ticketmaster here. 

WHAT’S ON: KIDS FOOTY MONTH at MARVEL STADIUM 

Fan  Zone - outside gate 7  
Swing by our Fan Zone from 1:45pm where all our partners are activating for fun for the whole family.  

Custom Footy Card photobooth – Inside gate 5! 

Head to our footy card pop up inside gate 5 to have your very own footy card created! 

Skeeta & Sky Mascots – Roaming around concourse 

Keep your eyes peeled around the stadium for Skeeta and Sky who will be handing out giveaways on the concourse to all juniors in their dress-up costumes! 

Live DJ party - Level 2 at Gate 5.  

Throughout the match, enjoy the atmosphere with a live DJ spinning tunes. 

Marvel Stadium Scavenger Hunt | Located at Level 1, Gate 5 Info Desk 

During Rounds 16-19, kids can explore the Stadium and go in the draw to win heaps of prizes in our interactive stadium-wide Scavenger Hunt! Discover unique and new destination including Concert Murals, MARVEL Statues and more! Every kid walks away a winner with the Instant Spin Wheel with prizes thanks to Disney, Peters Ice Cream, Marathon Foods, Clubs, AFL and MORE. PLUS, go in the draw to win the major prize of tickets to an upcoming major concert and match day prizes thanks to YOTO. Visit the Marvel Stadium website for more information. 

Fizz Kids | Located at Level 2, above Stadium Square (Gate 2/3) 

Get colourful and creative! Visit the Fizz Kidz activation for rainbow arts and crafts. Available from gates open until end of halftime. 

Kids Zone Activation with Canon | Located at Level 1, Gate 7 internal Kids Zone 

Step into the Kids Zone at Marvel Stadium and experience a Canon-powered activation. Enjoy a Spidey and his Amazing Friends themed photo experience where you can strike a pose and take home your printed keepsake. Then get involved in fun colouring activities, where the best artworks will win a Canon camera and printer. Head down to check it out.  

Design an AFL Ball Competition | Located in Fizz Kidz Activation area at Level 2, above Stadium Square (Gate 2/3) 

Get creative and design an AFL Ball for your chance to win! Find out more here. 

Complimentary popcorn and whole fruit giveaways. Available at Gate 2/3 and Level 1 roaming from gates open until allocation exhausted. 

There will be something for everyone to enjoy in the Bomber Fan Zone, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer. Check out the Dutton One One Minute Challenge, where you can test your driving skills and complete the course in under one minute to win some prizes, and also test out your hole in one skills while you're there! Come and test your footy skills at the McDonald’s Skill Zone. Coles Healthy Kicks will also be on the concourse as part of Kids Go Free month for a pre-game kick. There will also be facepainting thanks to MOVA. 

For all Marvel matches throughout the weekend, Coles have supported through roaming (Level 1) and a static (Gate 2/3) Fruit giveaway. In addition to this, Coles have generously contributed to Marvel's spin to win activation as part of the wider Scavenger hunt, where kids have the chance to win some very cool Coles prizes such as their I Feel Great Board game, Coles Healthy kicks lunchboxes and Coles footballs. 

Dutton Dribble is on at quarter time, where one lucky fan attempts to dribble the ball through the goals for a jackpot of a $1,500 EFTPOS voucher. 

Ring will allow fans to guess the bomber in our Ring Doorbell Dons challenge. Make sure you’re in your seats for your chance to win!  
Also keep your eyes on the big screen at halftime for your chance to win 2x 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final tickets thanks to Coles (GFAFL26/88).  
Plus, be in your seats at half-time for the Best Dressed Dons Cam! All juniors in their best dress-up costumes will have a chance to be featured on the big screen and win prizes!   

The Airwallex Sprint & Spend challenge will be on at three quarter time. One lucky Bombers fan and their child will race against a St Kilda speedster to sprint to the Airwallex pay station, tap their Airwallex card, and sprint back. The winner gets a $500 Acceleration Grant for their business or professional development! 

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster for Essendon v St Kilda, and on gameday can be purchased outside Gates 1, 5, and 7 at the ticket windows. 

All members without reserved seats can upgrade to a seat through Ticketmaster and use the ticket in their Ticketmaster account to get into the ground. Members can upgrade using this link. 

Essendon reserved seat members have two ways to access the game on Sunday. 

Members' physical membership cards have 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, they can log in to the official Essendon app using their membership details to access the mobile membership. 

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.     

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 1:30pm at the Membership Hub at Gate 5. 

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. 

MEMBER ROOMS   

All members can come and join us in the Victory Room, to enjoy a bistro meal, and take part in our member raffle for the chance to win Guard of Honour passes, a Red & Black collection or a Bomber Shop voucher! 

Plus, enjoy a special appearance from magician Luigi Zucchini, who will be entertaining with his crowd-favourite magic tracks. All 2026 junior members can pick-up their exclusive player poster – collect them all! 

High Mark members can access the Quill and Rogers room and enjoy a bistro meal and take part in our first goal competition, for the chance to win a Bomber Shop voucher. 

Gold Bay members can access the Rogers room where you can enjoy a bistro meal and take part in our first goal competition, for the chance to win a Bomber Shop voucher.  

MERCHANDISE 

Essendon fans can grab all the latest merchandise from the Bomber Shop located inside the ground at Gate 7, and at the Superstore between Gates 4 and 5. 

Don’t forget to collect your FREE Essendon Team Pennant (RRP $19.99) from the Marvel Stadium Superstore at Gate 5. One per child, only available while stocks last! 

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 here. 

 Limited parking is available on Sunday at Marvel Stadium with entry from 7:00am. It is encouraged to book your parking as early as possible to ensure entry. To pre-book, use this link. 

Accessibility parking at Marvel Stadium, can be booked via Ubi Park. 

Train Disruptions: 

Buses replace trains on the Belgrave Line between Ringwood and Belgrave from 11pm Friday 3 July to last train Sunday 5 July. 

Coaches replace trains on the Geelong Line between Southern Cross and Waurn Ponds from 9pm until last service, Sunday 5 July to Tuesday 7 July  

Road disruptions: 

The Bulleen Road citybound entry ramp to Eastern Freeway remains closed until 5am, Wednesday 1 July.  

Eastern Freeway citybound exit ramp to Bulleen Road closed from 10pm Friday 3 July to 5am, Monday 3 August. 

Eastern Freeway closed between Bulleen and Springvale Roads from 10pm Friday 3 July to 5am Monday 6 July. 

If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game. Tune in on Channel 7, 7plus, Fox Footy, and Kayo from 3:00pm (AEST) to watch the Bombers take on the Saints (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.