The Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will face off on Saturday, September 27, in the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This marks the first time these two clubs have met in a grand final in the history of the VFL/AFL. The two sides clashed a few weeks ago in the qualifying final, with Geelong comprehensively beating Brisbane by 38 points at the MCG in this year's qualifying final. The showdown is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm (AEST) on Saturday, 27 September 2025. You can discover the game's kickoff details, where to watch, betting odds, and match preview in the article below.
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Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Details
The 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final dance between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions is scheduled to take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting at 2:30 pm (AEST) on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
- Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025.
- Time: 2:30 pm (AEST)
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Where to Watch Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| Australia | ABC Australia, Kayo, FOX Footy, 7 plus |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| USA | Fox Sports App, FOX Sports 2 |
| Africa | ESPN - Africa |
| Canada | TSN 4 |
| Germany | SportDigital1+ |
| India | ABC Australia |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
Geelong Cats team news
Geelong has recalled veteran ruckman Rhys Stanley to face Brisbane in this year's grand final, following a concussion suffered by star defender Tom Stewart during the preliminary final victory over Hawthorn; he is the only addition to the Geelong side that played against Hawthorn last Friday.
Geelong Cats Team List
IN: R. Stanley
OUT: T. Stewart (concussion)
FB: Z. Guthrie, S. De Koning, C. O'Sullivan
HB: M. O'Connor, J. Henry, L. Humphries
C: O. Dempsey, T. Atkins, M. Holmes
HF: G. Miers, J. Cameron, S. Mannagh
FF: B. Close, S. Neale, T. Stengle
Fol: R. Stanley, B. Smith, P. Dangerfield
INT: M. Blicavs, O. Mullin, J. Clark, J. Martin, J. Bowes
Brisbane Lions team news
Brisbane has decided to recall co-captain Lachie Neale for Saturday’s grand final against Geelong after he recovered from a calf injury that was initially expected to sideline him for four to six weeks. Neale will replace Jarrod Berry, who will miss the premiership decider after dislocating his shoulder last weekend.
Brisbane Lions Team List
IN: L. Neale
OUT: J. Berry (shoulder)
FB: R. Lester, H. Andrews, B. Starcevich
HB: D. Zorko, D. Gardiner, D. Wilmot
C: J. Fletcher, J. Dunkley, W. Ashcroft
HF: C. Rayner, L. Morris, Z. Bailey
FF: C. Cameron, T. Gallop, K. Lohmann
Fol: O. McInerney, L. Neale, H. McCluggage
INT: D. Fort, L. Ashcroft, C. Ah Chee, S. Marshall, B. Reville
Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Odds
| Geelong Cats | Brisbane Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.64 | 2.23 |
| Paripesa | 1.64 | 2.23 |
