The 2025 AFL season's Round 23 match sees the Fremantle Dockers face off against the Brisbane Lions in a Friday night clash at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The Dockers are 15-6 and sit fourth on the ladder, winning eleven of their last twelve matches. They jumped past their next opponent, the Lions, to fourth place after last week's 92-86 win over Port Adelaide.
Fremantle are the only team apart from the high-flying ladder-toppers Adelaide Crows to have a perfect record in their last five matches.
Brisbane, meanwhile, lost their second game in the last three weeks, losing a tightly contested clash against the Sydney Swans 90-92. Their upcoming clash against Fremantle could be a potentially top-four deciding encounter -- while they have beaten them twice in the last three, Dockers defeated them 93-70 in last meeting in 2024.
Brisbane, meanwhile, suffered their second defeat in three weeks, losing by just two points to the Sydney Swans, 90-92.
Their next showdown with Fremantle could be a genuine top-four decider. While the Lions have won two of the last three meetings, the Dockers got the chocolates 93-70 in their last encounter in 2024.
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.
Fremantle vs. Brisbane 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 Friday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Sports 3.
Fans can stream Fremantle 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.
Fremantle vs. Brisbane start time
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Start Time: 8:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Optus Stadium
The AFL Round 23 game between Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions will be played on Friday, August 15, at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 8:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 6:20 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Friday, August 15
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. St. Kilda | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Brisbane | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 16
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. GWS Giants | People First Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox Sports 3/ Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Port Adelaide | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Hawthorn vs. Melbourne | MCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Collingwood | Adelaide Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Richmond | Ninja Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Sydney vs. Geelong | SCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| Bulldogs vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |