ROUND ONE

Essendon v Brisbane  

12:35pm AEST, Sunday 16th August 2025   

Gates open from 11:35am  

Windy Hill, Essendon  

Thanks to Toyota Forklifts 

WHAT'S ON

There is plenty on offer at Essendon’s spiritual home, Windy Hill, this Sunday, so be sure to pop down to watch the first home game of the season.  

KEY TIMINGS  

There will be a little something for everyone inside the ground on Saturday, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer.  
   
Make sure you swing by activation zone inside the Raleigh Street gate to keep the whole family entertained pre-game. Make sure you visit our friends at Toyota Forklifts for free face painting! Don’t forget to take a snap at the MOVA Photobooth. Cycle for your smoothie at the Liberty Bike & Blend! Test out your hand ball skills at the RMIT Adapta ball activation. If the pre-game nerves are getting to you, be sure to head to the NEC Chill Hill to watch the game in comfort. 

There will be giveaways from partners Toyota Forklifts and Palo Alto Networks to make sure no-one goes home empty handed!  

At ¾ time, Toyota Forklifts 4 Kicks is back! One lucky winner will have the opportunity to take home a Bomber Shop voucher by kicking it through the goals! 

Be sure to get to the ground early so you don’t miss a minute of the action. Fans and members can access the game via Gate 1 (Crn Napier / Brewster Street) or Gate 2 (Raleigh Street). 

AFLW members can scan into Windy Hill using their mobile membership, found within the Essendon app.  More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.   

In round one, AFL access members in VIC will have free entry into the AFLW game at Windy Hill, using their mobile membership. Tickets have now been loaded into the Essendon app. Exclusive to AFLW round one only.  

Non-members can purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster, or at the ticket booth upon arrival. We strongly recommend fans purchase their tickets online before the game to ensure easy access into Windy Hill, as we expect long wait lines at the ticket window.   

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 11:15am at the Membership ticket window on Napier Street.  

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 AFLW packages can be found here.        

MERCHANDISE  

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located inside Windy Hill, on the right of the Cookson stand.  

Members receive 10% off each purchase, so make sure you have your digital membership handy to receive your discount.   

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

For patrons requiring accessible or wheelchair seating, spaces are available within the dedicated accessible seating area inside Gate 1 (Crn Napier/Brewster Street). 

There is limited street parking available around Windy Hill, so it is recommended that all patrons use public transport to arrive at the venue.  

Windy Hill is only a short 500m walk from Essendon Station, which can be accessed via train, bus and tram. Make sure you plan your journey ahead of time to make sure you don’t miss the first bounce!    

Bringing your own chair is not permitted at AFLW games, if you require a seat, we recommend arriving early and finding a seat in the Reynolds or Cookson Stands.   

Animals are not allowed inside the Windy Hill precinct on game day. If you have a service animal, please bring necessary documentation to ensure you and your pet are welcomed into the stadium.  

 TV*: 7mate, Fox Sports 3, Kayo, Binge, 7plus (From 12:30pm)   

*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.