ROUND 24

Essendon v Port Adelaide  

12:20pm (AEST), Sunday, August 23rd, 2026  

Gates open from 10:45am 

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri  

Thanks to our members!  

KEY TIMINGS  

WHAT'S ON

MEMBER THANK YOU ROUND 

This week is all about celebrating you, our members, and the remarkable impact you have on the EFC community. Your dedication and support help shape the future of our club, creating a stronger connection both on and off the field. No matter how long you've been a member, your passion and loyalty are what make Essendon such a special community to be part of. 

Essendon members can get $3 hotdogs on gameday by scanning their member card at select Marvel Stadium outlets, as well as enjoy exclusive gameday giveaways. 

KIDS GO FREE IN VIC IN ROUND 24 

Kids Go Free to the footy in VIC this week, thanks to the Victorian Government and Coles! Enjoy 2-For-1 GA tickets and bring the kids along with a FREE junior ticket for ages 14 and under. Purchase tickets and redeem junior tickets here. 

Plus, 1,000 children who come along to the footy on Sunday will receive a Sherrin giveaway on gameday, and the oppotunity to win concert tickets at an upcoming concert, thanks to Marvel Stadium. 

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 test out your hole-in-one skills while you're there. Coles Healthy Kicks will also be there for a fun kick before the game. 

Ring “Get it in the Ring” returns, featuring a 3‑metre inflatable Ring doorbell where attendees throw handballs at the target to score points and win prizes including free Ring Video Doorbells. MOVA will be offering free face painting to all Bomber fans! 

Dutton Dribble is on at quarter time, where one lucky fan attempts to dribble the ball through the goals for a jackpot of a $2,500 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! 

The Airwallex Sprint & Spend challenge will be on at three quarter time. One lucky Bombers fan will race against a Swans 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! 

All tickets are available on Ticketmaster for Essendon v Port Adelaide, 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 10:45am 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 enjoy a bistro meal and take part in our member raffle for the chance to win a Medallion Club tickets to our first 2027 Marvel home game, a Red & Black collection, a Coles voucher or a Bomber Shop voucher!  

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

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

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 5:00am. 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 Bayswater and Belgrave from 8:30pm Friday 21 August to last train Sunday 23 August. 

Road Disruptions: 

M80 Ring Road Altona-bound exit ramp closed from 10pm, Friday 21 August to 5am, Monday 24 August.  

Point Cook Road, Point Cook bridge closed in both directions above the Princes Freeway between Triholm Avenue and Central Avenue until 5am, Monday 24 August. 

Clyde Road, Berwick no right turn from Clyde Road onto the Clyde Road citybound entry ramp to Princes Freeway 

Hume Freeway, Wallan entry and exit ramps closed at Watson Street.

If you are unable to attend the match, you don’t have to miss the game. Tune in on Fox Footy, and Kayo from 12:00pm (AEST) to watch the Bombers take on Power (based on Melbourne/VIC region). For more information on AFL broadcast or to check the time in your state, click here.