The 2024 Premiers, the Brisbane Lions, are set to play host to the Western Bulldogs in Round 19 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at the Gabba in Brisbane.
The Lions looked like the team to beat this season as they managed to take seven wins and only a solitary loss through their opening eight games. However, that form suddenly disappeared, starting with their surprise 71-71 draw with North Melbourne.
Brisbane then managed to take just two wins from their five games. However, they have since bounced back with three straight wins, and they are now placed second on the AFL ladder.
The Bulldogs have shown good form this season as they have managed to take home 10 wins and seven losses this season. They were on a four-game winning run but lost their most recent clash against the Adelaide Crows, and they now sit in ninth on the ladder heading into the clash, boasting the best attack in the league.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Brisbane vs. Bulldogs free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Brisbane vs. Bulldogs on Kayo which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Brisbane vs. Bulldogs start time
- Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Gabba, Brisbane
The AFL Round 19 game between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs will be played on Friday, July 18 at 7:40 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane, Queensland.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 5:40 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 18
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs | Gabba | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 19
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Port Adelaide | UTAS Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. North Melbourne | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Melbourne | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 20
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. St Kilda | GMHBA Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Fremantle | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Adelaide Oval | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |