Carlton are set to play hosts to the 2024 Premiers, the Brisbane Lions, in Round 18 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium.
Carlton have suffered a very slow season as they have taken just six wins so far alongside their 10 losses. Placed 12th on AFL ladder heading into Round 18, Carlton are on a three-game losing run and going up against the second-placed Lions will be a tough showing for them.
Meanwhile, 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.
The last two games, the Lions have taken two wins and occupy the second spot after the AFL ladder leaders, Collingwood.
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.
Carlton vs. Brisbane free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Carlton vs. Brisbane 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.
Carlton vs. Brisbane start time
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The AFL Round 18 game between Carlton and the Brisbane Lions will be played on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, July 10 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, July 10 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, July 10 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 10
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 11
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Collingwood | People First Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 12
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Geelong Cats | Engie Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Richmond vs. Essendon | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 13
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. North Melbourne | MCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St. Kilda vs. Sydney Swans | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles | Adelaide Oval | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |