ROUND 19

Essendon v GIANTS 

4:40pm (AEST), Sunday, July 19, 2026   

Gates open from 3:15pm  

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri  

Thanks to Yakult 

KEY TIMINGS  

CHALLENGE  

Challenge is a not-for-profit organisation supporting children and families living with cancer. Essendon are partnering with Challenge in round 19, to help Tackle Childhood Cancer. To help make a difference, you can donate now through the Challenge website. 

Show your support by donating directly or by bidding on a player-worn or player-issued playing jumper, each signed by the player, with all proceeds going to Challenge. You can bid on one of the player worn guernsey’s here.  

KIDS GO FREE 

It's Kids Go Free this week at Marvel Stadium as we take on the GIANTS!  

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 $25 on Ticketmaster here with $5 from each ticket being donated to Challenge. 

WHAT’S ON: KIDS FOOTY MONTH at MARVEL STADIUM 

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.  

Face Painting Stations 
Face painting will be available at Gates 4 and 6 from when gates open until the end of Quarter Time. 

Popcorn & Whole Fruit Giveaways 
Free popcorn and whole fruit will be available at Gate 2/3 and Level 1, roaming from gates open until stocks are exhausted. 

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.   

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!  

Get ready to bring the energy and show off your skills at the McDonald’s Skills Zone! Step up, take your shot, and see if you can nail the targets like a pro. 

Then swing by the MOVA station to get your face painted and gameday ready - because every champion needs the right look! 

And don’t miss Coles Healthy Kicks, where you can jump in for another kick of the footy and grab some fresh fruit on the concourse to keep you fuelled for all the action. 

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster for Essendon v GWS, 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 2.30pm 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 a team signed guernsey or Bomber Shop voucher!  

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.  

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  

Boronia Station – Closed until Tuesday 4th of August, Shuttle buses operate between Bayswater and Ferntree Gully stations to connect passengers to train services. 

Hustribridge Line - Buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Greensborough stations from 8.30pm, Friday 17 July to last service, Sunday 19 July. 

Ballarat Line - Between Southern Cross and Wendouree/Ararat stations, coaches replace evening trains between Southern Cross and Wendouree/Ararat stations from Sunday 19 July to Wednesday 22 July. 

Road Disruptions  

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 Fox Footy and Kayo from 4:30pm (AEST) to watch the Bombers take on the GIANTS (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.