Join us Saturday for Round 9!
ROUND NINE
Essendon v Sydney Swans
4:15pm AEST, Saturday, May 10, 2025
Gates open from 2:30pm
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri
BROADCAST
TV*: Fox Footy and Kayo (from 4:00pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
THE KIDS ZONE
Head down to Marvel early and join us at the Bomber Kids Zone, located outside gate seven for colouring-in activities, face painting thanks to Liberty, Inflatables with Fujitsu, Coles Healthy Kicks and Dutton’s mini-golf.
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 three, or level one standing room.
Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Saturday.
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 2:15pm.
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
There will be a little something for everyone outside of Gate 7 in our Kid’s Zone on Saturday, so we recommend getting to the game nice and early to make the most of everything on offer!
Come test your Hole-In-One skills with Dutton One – Where every drive is a winning shot! Get ready for the match with Fujitsu’s Warm Up Zone, a huge inflatable kicking zone where you can work on your skills. Plus you have the chance to pocket some cool cash in the Fujitsu Cash Grab and some awesome giveaways thanks to Fujitsu Spin to Win.
Nearby is Coles Healthy Kicks where you can test your skills on the inflatables.
While you’re there, make sure you get your game face on with free face painting, thanks to Liberty.
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 Saturday 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
Train Disruptions
Buses replace trains – Between Blackburn and Belgrave/Lilydale stations
Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Belgrave/Lilydale stations from 8.30pm, Friday 9 May to last train, Sunday 11 May.
Caulfield Station
Passengers change at Caulfield station for Frankston Line trains to the city from Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 May.
City Loop
Trains run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 7am Saturday 10 May to last train Sunday 11 May.
Buses replace trains – Between North Melbourne and Sunshine stations
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine stations from Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 May.
Tram Disruptions
Buses replace trams – Between Moonee Ponds and Footscray
Buses replace trams between Moonee Ponds and Footscray from 9pm, Friday 2 May to 4.30am, Monday 12 May.
Road Disruptions
Lane closure
All eastbound lanes closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets until June 2025.
Road closure
Westbound lane closed between Swanston and Elizabeth streets.
Left hand turn into St Kilda Road remains open.
Outbound exit and entry ramp to CityLink
Right turn lanes closed continuously from 9pm, Friday 9 May to 6pm, Sunday 11 May.
