Who: Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne FC
Where: Brighton Homes Arena
When: Saturday 25 October at 6:15pm 
Gates Open: 4:00pm, entry from gates 1, 2 & 6
Important info: What can I bring inside? | Full conditions of entry here.

What's on for Diwali Festival:

Gates will open earlier this week for our Diwali Festival, so come on down for 4pm to enjoy the themed offerings ahead of the game beginning at 6:15pm.

Fireworks & Light Show → Celebrate the festival of light with the Brisbane Lions Diwali Fireworks Spectacular!

Cultural Performances and Music → Witness live performances from local schools, community groups and music groups, as we create an incredible atmosphere before the footy begins.

Authentic Indian Food → Enjoy a wide range of multicultural food vendors, including authentic Indian cuisine, perfect for any and all palettes 

Henna & Art Stations → Visit our free henna stations and art activations to enjoy the true colours and vibe of Diwali

More details here!

Tickets

Ticketing → Tickets are on sale here!

We encourage fans to buy tickets online before arriving at Brighton Homes Arena. The event is a Mobile Only Ticketing event, this means your phone is your ticket. For the best experience, we recommend you download, login and add tickets to your mobile wallet via the Ticketmaster App before you get to the venue. Our digital tickets means that you won’t be able to use screenshots of tickets to get into the venue, so please ensure you transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.

Please ensure your mobile phone is charged to allow your tickets to scan on arrival at the venue. If you do have issues accessing your ticket, please visit our Box Office with your ID and Order Number and our team can assist you on the day. Any other questions on Mobile Ticketing head to Ticketmaster Mobile Tickets.

Parking Tickets → Secure your parking tickets during the checkout process by selecting the Parking Voucher - Car Park 3 add on. You can also purchase here!

Around the Grounds

Food & Drink → Enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options including from our very own Roar Espresso cafe, Captain's Bar and Hill Bar. There will also be an assortment of food trucks on location for the day supplying you with a wide variety of food and treats to enjoy. This week this includes Dougies Donuts, Dumplings, Fritz Weiners and more. We will be activating our P1 carpark to use for more food and seating this week.

Lion Park → The kids will enjoy activations hosted by B105, Hastings Deering, Hyundai and more. There will also be our Premiership cup photobooth, henna tattoos, face painting, bracelet making, and temporary tattoos to enjoy!

Youi Community Hill and Canteen → This space has been proudly developed in partnership with Youi and Brisbane Lions Football Club to celebrate our passion for footy and community. ‘The Hill’ is a gathering spot for all local players and supporters to come together and roar with pride for our Lions. Our ‘Community Canteen’ helps local clubs raise funds that go directly back to the community. This weekend, you can support local legends by purchasing sausage sangas and drinks. While Youi and the Lions created this space, we want you to make it your own. Go Lions!

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near gate 1, inside next to reception. Come and take a look at our range of supporters and players gear to secure your very own! 

How to get to Brighton Homes Arena

Read our handy guide here! 

Address  → 16 Eden Station Drive, Springfield Central 4300

Train → Queensland Rail has planned a track closure on the Ipswich / Rosewood and Springfield lines on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October.

This closure coincides with the AFLW game at Brighton Homes Arena. 

Buses will replace trains between Roma Street and Rosewood and Springfield Central during the track closure with additional buses being available at the end of the event to accommodate supporters

Supporters travelling to the game should allow additional time to complete their journey. Customers can plan their journey in advance through the Translink app, visiting translink.com.au or calling 13 12 30.  

Bus → Several Routes service Springfield Central / Orion Shopping Centre including Route 526, 527, 528.

Drive → Our highway exit is 32. Paid parking is available for purchase in Carpark 3. Limited street parking is available on Australia Ave. Alternatively the Springfield Park 'n' Ride located on Springfield Greenbank Arterial has plenty of parks and is only a short walk from Gate 1.

Accessible Parking → Accessible parking is available at Springfield Central Station accessible parking. Spaces are on a first come basis.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Available at Springfield Central Train Station. Vehicles cannot remain here and will need to find parking offsite. 

Bike & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, including a dedicated path parallel to Mountain Creek. Bike racks are available at Springfield Central Station.

How to Watch Lions vs Melbourne:

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate, or stream on 7plus, Fox Sport, Kayo, or Binge from 6:00pm (AEST).

Hindi Broadcast → Fox Footy will also be broadcasting the game in Hindi to align with the Lions Diwali Festival on Saturday night. The broadcast will feature Hindi language commentary as well as the graphics being in Hindi on screen.
 
The Hindi broadcast will be on Fox Sports 7 (507) and Kayo Sports.

OFF THE back of a powerful second half, Brisbane has continued its march towards November with a stirring nine-point win over Melbourne at a packed Brighton Homes Arena on Saturday night.

Trailing by 14 points at half-time, the Lions kicked five goals to one after the main break to record a sixth straight victory, 6.9 (45) to 5.6 (36).

The win locks Brisbane in the top four ahead of a final round against Collingwood, with a second place finish, and two home finals, still a possibility.

In one of the best matches of the season, the Lions overwhelmed the Demons with their work-rate in the second half, but it took a mighty effort.

Stand-in skipper Belle Dawes was colossal, with her rundown tackle of Kate Hore on the final siren a fitting way to end the match.

Dawes was everywhere, finishing with 23 disposals, a game high 17 of them contested, along with 12 vice-like tackles.

Sophie Conway was instrumental with her two third quarter goals part of a polished performance, while Ally Anderson (28) and Orla O’Dwyer (26) were tireless in the middle of the ground.

Shanae Davison and Shannon Campbell led a defensive unit that had their hands full and were able to do just enough to repel the Demons.

Melbourne will lose no fans despite the loss, with Hore, Eliza McNamara and Maeve Chaplin all exceptional.

The goalless first quarter was as intense as any of the season. Neither team had a centimetre of space to move in as bodies desperately flew around at a frenetic pace usually associated with finals.

Brisbane dominated field position but squandered some excellent chances as both Dakota Davidson and O’Dwyer thumped shots into the post from close range.

Melbourne got a foothold in the match early in the second term, gaining ascendancy around the stoppages and able to keep the ball in its front half as a result.

Tayla Harris kicked the game’s first goal before Kate Hore kicked the 98th of her career after winning a free kick from a forward 50 ball-up.

Melbourne’s desperation was exemplified by a wonderful effort from Tahlia Gillard midway through the quarter when she chased Eleanor Hartill from behind, putting enough pressure on the Lion for her to spray her 15m kick when a near certain goal beckoned.

Eden Zanker kicked two goals before the main break, the second after the siren, to give her team a 14-point advantage.

Brisbane took little time to eat into that lead in the third quarter, with Charlie Mullins kicking truly from a free kick.

The two-time premiers ramped up their pressure again, kicking another three goals for the term to take a nine-point lead.

Conway had the bumper crowd buzzing with two excellent finishes, as tall forwards Taylor Smith and Hartill fed her handballs on the back of multiple efforts.

Six in a row for the Lions
After a patchy 2-3 start to the season, Brisbane has got rolling with the win over Melbourne its sixth straight. Following wins against five teams currently outside the top eight, getting this ‘scalp’ will give the Lions huge confidence as they embark on another run to the finals. Conway played her best game of the season, while Davison continues to impress with her fearless attack on the footy. With skipper Bre Koenen expected back from a hamstring injury in week one of the finals, Craig Starcevich’s team again look dangerous.

Maeve’s first goal
In her 43rd career game, Melbourne defender Maeve Chaplin kicked her first goal – and what a time to do it. With Brisbane dominating the third quarter and kicking four unanswered goals, Chaplin found space inside 50 and took a mark from a Tayla Harris pass one second before the three-quarter-time siren sounded. From 30m out, she calmly went back and slotted the goal to reduce the margin to three points and was promptly mobbed by her excited teammates.

Next up
Brisbane will finish its home and away season seeking a seventh straight win when it plays Collingwood at Victoria Park next Sunday (1.05pm AEDT). Melbourne has a trip down the highway to GMHBA Stadium to face Geelong on Saturday at 7.15pm AEDT.

BRISBANE                0.4       1.7       5.7       6.9 (45)
MELBOURNE            0.0       4.3       5.4       5.6 (36)

GOALS
Brisbane: Conway 2, Smith, Dooley, Mullins, R.Svarc
Melbourne: Zanker 2, Harris, Hore, Chaplin 

BEST 
Brisbane: Dawes, Conway, Anderson, Davison, Campbell, O’Dwyer
Melbourne: Hore, McNamara, Zanker, Gillard, Chaplin, Hanks

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Melbourne: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 5022 at Brighton Homes Arena