The 2025 AFL season's Round 17 match sees the Brisbane Lions take on Port Adelaide in a Saturday night clash at the Gabba.
Despite a bye week in the last round, Brisbane managed to hold on to their top-two spot. In the Lions' previous match, they beat fellow top-two contender and fourth-placed Geelong 92-51 in Round 15.
Brisbane have a 10-1-4 record in the season and heads into the clash against a resurgent Port Adelaide side. They have had the edge over the Power recently, beating them in seven of the last eight meetings.
Meanwhile, Port Adelaide are currently placed 10th on the ladder with a 7-8 record. Despite a 110-60 win over Carlton, they remain outside the finals spot but have bounced back off late, winning three of their last four matches.
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. Port Adelaide free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 3
- Free-to-air: ---
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Sunday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Sports 3.
Fans can stream Brisbane vs. Port Adelaide 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. Port Adelaide start time
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Start Time: 7:35 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Gabba, Brisbane
The AFL Round 17 game between Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power will be played on Saturday, July 5 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 | Sat, Jul. 5 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Jul. 5 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Jul. 5 | 5:35 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast vs. GWS Giants | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Channel Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Gold Coast | Marvel Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Geelong vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Port Adelaide | Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Hawthorn | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
Sunday, July 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney vs. Fremantle | SCG | 1:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |