\n All the details ahead of our Friday night clash.\n <\/p>\n
Join us Friday for Round 23!\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
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ROUND TWENTY-THREE\u00a0<\/p>\n
Essendon v St. Kilda\u00a0<\/p>\n
7:20pm AEST, Friday, August 15th, 2025\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gates open from 5:45pm\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne \u2013 Wurundjeri\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
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BROADCAST\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
TV*: Channel 7, Fox Footy, Binge, 7plus and Kayo (from 7:00pm)\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
*Based on Melbourne\/VIC region. Click here.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHAT’S ON\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u202fJoin us to celebrate Captain, Zach Merrett\u2019s 250th game. \u00a0<\/p>\n Head inside to Gate 5 for face painting, and make sure to swing by at 6:15pm for our Mascot meet-up. \u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets are available via Ticketmaster<\/a> and on gameday outside\u202fgates one, five, and seven. Limited reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level three, or level one Standing Room.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Friday.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here<\/a>.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/a><\/p>\n Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 5:15pm at the Membership Hub outside\u202fGate 5\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not a member, it\u2019s 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 member benefits can be found here<\/a>.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MERCHANDISE\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the\u202fBomber Shop. If you\u2019re 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\u2019t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.\u202f \u00a0<\/p>\n Members cannot redeem their $30 Bomber Shop voucher at Marvel, but can do so in store at the NEC Hangar or through the online Bomber Shop<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n GETTING THERE\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Parking is available on Friday at Marvel Stadium with entry from 12pm. It is recommended to pre-book your parking via the Ticketmaster or Marvel Stadium website \u202fhere<\/a>\u202fto ensure you have a space.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Marvel Stadium is also a quick walk from Southern Cross station. To ensure you have a smooth trip, visit\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u202fhttps:\/\/www.ptv.vic.gov.au\/journey\u202f<\/a>and\u202fbigbuild.vic.gov.au\/disruptions\/special-events<\/a>\u202fto plan your journey ahead of time.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Lane Closure<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 All eastbound lanes closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets until October 2025.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Clyde Road citybound ramp closed from 4.30am, Friday 13 June to mid-November.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Westbound lane closed between Swanston and Elizabeth streets. Left hand turn into St Kilda Road remains open.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Freeway closure at Williamstown Road to Millers Road until mid-August\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Train Disruptions<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Gippsland Line – Train disruptions for all or part of the journey, from Thursday 19 June to Wednesday 13 August\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Werribee Line – Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee stations\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Cranbourne \u2013 Buses replace trains \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Pakenham – Buses replace trains\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the details ahead of our Friday night clash. 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