The 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) Finals Series will see the Geelong Cats play against the Brisbane Lions in Qualifying Final 2 at MCG, Melbourne.
The Cats ended the 2025 home-and-away season in third on the ladder after grabbing 17 wins over the course of the season and only suffering six defeats. They ended up as the second-best offensive side in the league, scoring 2425 points over the course.
The Lions had a superb start to their home-and-away season as they took seven wins from their opening nine matches. However, they then suffered a downturn in form that saw them take just two wins in six games before their performances improved again with seven more wins in nine games to finish third on the ladder.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Geelong vs. Brisbane free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Geelong vs. Brisbane on Kayo, which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Geelong vs. Brisbane start time
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Finals Series game between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions will be played on Friday, September 5, at 7:40 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the MCG in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 5:40 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, September 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows vs. Collingwood | Adelaide Oval | 7:40 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |
Friday, September 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. Brisbane Lions | MCG | 7:40 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |
Saturday, September 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Giants vs. Hawthorn Hawks | ENGIE Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle Dockers vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Optus Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |