ROUND EIGHT 

Essendon v North Melbourne  

7:30pm AEST | Thursday, May 1st 2025   

Gates open from 5:45pm   

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri  

Thursday Night Flight returns to Marvel this week. As the sun goes down, prepare for take-off, with energetic vibes and a soundtrack to match.  

Head down early and join us at Friends of Fire bar outside gate 3, where Bomber fans can access a special Bao Burger and beer for $28.  

Bomber Beats returns this week, so don’t miss your chance to vote for your favourite song and have it played at half time.  

You can also download the Marvel Stadium App to access a standard hot dog, small fries or 600ml water for just $3 each prior to the game  – download here. 

Whether you're coming from work, uni, or home, arriving early gives you time to grab a meal and take in the pre-game atmosphere. 

BROADCAST   

TV*: Channel 7, 7plus, Fox Footy, Kayo, Binge (from 7:00pm)  

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

KEY TIMINGS 

TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO   

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on gameday outside gates one and three. Reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level four, or level one Standing Room.  

Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Thursday.  

Members' physical membership card has 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, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access the mobile membership.  

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

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

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from the Member Services Hub outside Gate 5 from 5:15pm. 

If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2025. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on mobile membership can be found here.  

PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS  

Head between gates 4 and 5 to come test your Hole-In-One skills with Dutton One – Where every drive is a winning shot!   

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

The Fujitsu Flame will also make a return at three-quarter time, seeing one lucky fan attempt to outsprint the Flame and win $500.    

MERCHANDISE  

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located externally at gates one, two and three. If you’re already inside the ground, you can grab your merchandise internally on level one at gates five and seven, on level two at gate six and level three at gate six. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.  

GETTING THERE  

Parking is available on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium with entry from 12pm. It is recommended to pre-book your parking via the Ticketmaster or Marvel Stadium website here  to ensure you have a space. 

Alternatively, Marvel Stadium is easily accessible via public transport. To ensure you have a smooth trip, visit 

 https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey and bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.     

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS  

Road Disruptions:   

• CBD North works are between Lonsdale Street north to Victoria Street, east to Russell Street, and west to Queen Street. 

• CBD South works are between Lonsdale Street south to Flinders Street, east to Russell Street, and west to Queen Street. 

• CBD East are works from Russell Street east to Spring Street. 

• CBD West are works from Queen Street west to Spencer Street.