The Gold Coast SUNS are set to face off against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday in Round 20 of the 2025 AFL season at the People First Stadium.
With eight victories in the first ten games of the season, the Suns enjoyed a strong start to the season. But after a disheartening run of three defeats, they have bounced back, winning three of their past four games to take eighth place in the AFL standings going into Round 20.
With seven victories and only one defeat in their first eight games, the Lions appeared to be the team to beat this season. But after their unexpected 71-71 draw with North Melbourne, that form abruptly vanished.
After that, Brisbane was only able to win two of their five games. They have subsequently recovered, though, winning four in a row, and they are still ranked second in the AFL rankings.
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.
Gold Coast vs. Brisbane free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: --
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 Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast vs. Brisbane start time
- Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Start Time: 1:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: People First Stadium, Gold Coast
The AFL Round 20 game between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Brisbane Lions will be played on Saturday, July 26 at 1:20 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the People First Stadium in Gold Coast, Queensland.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, July 26 | 1:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, July 26 | 12:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, July 26 | 11:20 a.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Carlton | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 25
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| GWS Giants vs. Sydney Swans | ENGIE Stadium | 7:50 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
Saturday, July 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Brisbane Lions | People First Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. West Coast Eagles | Optus Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| North Melbourne vs. Geelong Cats | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Port Adelaide | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. Collingwood | MCG | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |