The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Qualifying and Elimination finals with the Brisbane Lions hosting Richmond at Brighton Homes Arena.
After qualifying in sixth place, the Lions will play off in the Second Elimination Final against the Tigers who finished the home and away season in eighth place but have assumed the seventh-placed ranking following Collingwood’s defeat at the hands of Williamstown in their wildcard final.
The Lions will be looking to atone for the last match up between these two sides in Round 2 at the Swinburne Centre which the Tigers won by 22 points.
With the first bounce from 12:05pm on Saturday 30 August, Lions fans are encouraged to get down to Brighton Homes Arena with entry free.
Second Elimination Final:
Brisbane Lions (6th) vs Richmond (7th)
Brighton Homes Arena, 12:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au + AFL Live Official App
The 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final will be played at IKON Park on Sunday, September 21 unless two Queensland-based teams are competing.
In the event of two Queensland-based teams reaching the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, the match will be played on Sunday, September 22 in Queensland.
The AFL is pleased to confirm that one match each week of the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on the Seven Network via 7mate and 7plus, including the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final.
All matches, including the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, will be streamed live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
