The Geelong Cats will play the defending Major Premiers, the Brisbane Lions, in the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final on Saturday at the MCG.
Although this marks their first-ever showdown in a season decider, the Cats and Lions are already well acquainted, having crossed paths three times earlier in the campaign. Brisbane claimed two of those duels, but Geelong struck hardest when it mattered most, dismantling the Lions in the Qualifying Final.
Brisbane, on the other hand, is chasing back-to-back titles in what will be its third straight appearance on the big stage. They defeated Collingwood in the Preliminary Final to secure their place in the grand finale.
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 Cats vs. Brisbane Lions free live stream, free-to-air channel
Here's how to watch the AFL Grand Final in Australia:
TV channel: Channel 7 (free-to-air)
Live stream: 7plus, Kayo (delayed stream)
This game is available for free live TV broadcast on Channel 7. Live streaming options are available on 7plus.
The 2025 grand final will be shown on Kayo Sports — but not live.
While Fox Footy will host coverage throughout the day, a live broadcast of the match won't be available.
Instead, a grand final replay will be on Kayo once the game has wrapped up, which won't be before 5:00 pm AEST.
Geelong Cats vs. Brisbane Lions start time
- Date: Saturday, September 27
- Start Time: 2:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
This AFL Grand Final takes place at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, September 27 at 2:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 12:30 p.m. |