The Brisbane Lions are pleased to announce that the NEAFL Round 19 top-of-the-table clash between the Lions and Sydney Swans will now be played at the Gabba.

The highly-anticipated encounter will be a curtain raiser before the Lions Round 20 match against the Western Bulldogs.  

NEAFL Round 19

Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans
Saturday, 5 August 
The Gabba @ 12.45pm
- prior to the Round 20 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs at 4.35pm. 

The Lions NEAFL side will also play at the Gabba before the QClash on Saturday, 12 August. 

NEAFL Round 20
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS
Saturday, 12 August 
The Gabba @ 12.55pm
- prior to the Round 21 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS at 4.35pm. 

The Lions hope that all members and supporters take advantage of these Gabba curtain raisers, and encourages all fans to arrive earlier than usual to cheer on the future Lions stars.

Public entrance for the above fixtures will be through Gate 2 only, with gates opening from 12.30pm for the Swans NEAFL match and at 12.45pm for the SUNS NEAFL match.

All patrons will require a full AFL match ticket to gain access to the NEAFL curtain raisers.

All season game entry members will be able to access the Match Day Social Club from 12.30pm (August 5) or 12:45pm (August 12) to watch the game. Entry via Gate 6 and proof of 2017 membership must be shown upon entry. 

Other thing to note:

Public Access

- Gate 2 and Sections 28 – 37 will be the only permitted access points for patrons with a general seating ticket to the event.

- Although patrons require a match ticket to the Senior game to enter the ground, they will not be permitted to sit in corresponding seats.

- Ticket office at Gate 2 will be open for patrons to purchase tickets.

- Gate 6 – Match Day Social club in Champions room will be available for Lions Members to view the curtain raiser.

- Gabba Members will be operational on all levels for the curtain raiser.