View the AFL Round 5 Western Bulldogs v Essendon match detail. Detailed event information available for the Round 5 Western Bulldogs v Essendon match at Marvel Stadium including venue, date, time, ticket, hotel accommodation, twitter and live streaming links.
Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the Melbourne Docklands, Completed in 2020, the stadium has a retractable roof and moveable ground level seating to enable the stadium to hold oval and rectangular sports.
With a capacity for 53,000 spectators, the stadium is the second-largest in Melbourne and has hosted many AFL matches plus other sporting events including Twenty20 cricket matches, soccer, rugby, cricket, concerts and other special events.
Unlike most AFL grounds which were built as cricket venues, Marvel Stadium was built as an Australian Rules Football venue.
The AFL Fixture is subject to change without notice. All times listed are local time.
Only he who does not fear death by a thousand cuts dares to unseat the emperor.
Mick Malthouse
Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Friday 12th April 2024 7:40pm
Marvel Stadium
Seating map
The Essendon Bombers were founded in 1872 and wear the colours red and black. The Bombers training facilities are at Tullamarine and home matches are played at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
The Western Bulldogs were founded in 1877 and wear the colours royal blue, red and white. The Dogs training facilities are at Whitten Oval and home matches are played at Marvel Stadium.