Geelong vs Brisbane in 2025 AFL Grand Final

The 2025 AFL Grand Final at the MCG will pit the Geelong Cats against defending premiers the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, Sept. 27, with first bounce at 2:30pm AEST — the clubs' first-ever meeting in a premiership decider. Brisbane are chasing consecutive flags and a third straight Grand Final appearance, while Geelong, on an eight-match winning streak and favoured after a decisive qualifying-final win, seek a return to premiership glory. The teams met three times during the season (Brisbane won two), but Geelong's qualifying-final victory and strong preliminary final performance set up a blockbuster decider. The match will be broadcast free on Channel 7 and streamed on 7plus; Kayo will carry a replay after the game rather than a live telecast, with Fox Footy providing build-up coverage. Pre-match entertainment is headlined by Snoop Dogg (joined by Tash Sultana and Baker Boy), and Grand Final day events included a VIP North Melbourne breakfast where politicians such as acting PM Richard Marles publicly backed Geelong amid comment about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's absence.