AFL Confirms 2025 Qualifying Finals Dates Adelaide, Geelong Hosts

The 2025 AFL Finals series will commence with two high-profile qualifying finals: Adelaide hosting Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, September 4, and Geelong facing Brisbane at the MCG on Friday, September 5, both kicking off at 7:40pm AEST. These matches set the stage for the elimination finals scheduled for Saturday, September 6, with GWS Giants and Fremantle hosting, though the exact matchups depend on the outcome of the rescheduled Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon game on Wednesday night. The Gold Coast Suns are vying for their first finals appearance, which could affect the final standings and opponents for the elimination finals. AFL Head of Strategy and Scheduling Josh Bowler emphasized that while the top four teams are locked in, the final eight spots are still unsettled pending the Wednesday game, and the AFL has aimed to provide clarity for fans to plan accordingly. The finals ticket prices have been frozen for the tenth consecutive year, and ticket sales for the qualifying finals are set to begin soon. Overall, the 2025 finals promise intense matchups, including a rematch between Geelong and Brisbane following their dramatic 2024 preliminary final.