The 2025 AFL season's Round 22 match sees the Brisbane Lions face off against the Sydney Swans in a Saturday afternoon clash at the Gabba.
The Lions are coming into this clash after a resounding victory over the then-ladder topper Collingwood. With a 14-1-5 record, they sit third on the table, just two points outside the top two.
Next up, Brisbane hosts Sydney, a team they have beaten in seven of their last eight games. However, they cannot take them lightly as the Lions look to hold on to their top-four spot and a double chance, with tricky fixtures against Fremantle and Hawthorn lined up next.
For Sydney, they are out of contention for the finals spot and sit 10th on the ladder, after a 68-54 win over Essendon. They don't have a lot to play for but the Swans will hope to end their five-game losing streak against the Lions when they make the trip to Brisbane.
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. Sydney free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7 Plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: 7 Mate
Kayo Sports, Seven Plus and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy and Seven Mate.
Fans can stream Brisbane vs. Sydney 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. Sydney start time
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Start Time: 4:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Gabba
The AFL Round 22 game between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans will be played on Saturday, August 9, at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 9 | 4:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 9 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 9 | 1:45 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, August 7
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 8
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong vs. Essendon | GMHBA Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 9
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. St. Kilda | MCG | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Sydney | Gabba | 4:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox /Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Gold Coast | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 10
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Giants vs. North Melbourne | Corroboree Oval Manuka | 2:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Melbourne vs. Bulldogs | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast vs. Adelaide | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |