AFL fixture 2025

Get Ready for a Blockbuster Opening Round: The 2025 AFL Season Kicks Off!

A blockbuster weekend is on the horizon as the 2025 AFL season returns. From epic rivalries to thrilling matchups, find out what the Opening Round has in store!

The excitement is building for AFL fans across Australia as the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season prepares to kick off with a bang! With the return of the 'Opening Round,' it promises to be a blockbuster weekend you won't want to miss. Featuring some of the league's most iconic teams, the matches are set to thrill, excite, and bring the crowds roaring back to stadiums after a long off-season.

This year's opening fixture showcases star midfielder Bailey Smith, who’s kicked off his new journey with Geelong in style. Hawks fans will also have their moment in the spotlight as they take on the spirited Swans under the Friday night lights on March 7. The anticipation is palpable as fans fill the stands, eager to see how their teams stack up against their rivals right from the start of the season, ensuring every game is a nail-biter!

Brisbane will be on home turf first, hosting Geelong at the Gabba to unfurl the 2024 premiership flag—a moment that’s sure to create an electric atmosphere. And don't forget the GIANTS welcoming the Magpies for yet another thrilling encounter at the ENGIE Stadium, promising a sold-out crowd and unforgettable vibes as top-tier talent goes head-to-head. With so many intriguing matchups lined up, it's safe to say the 2025 season is gearing up to be a highlight reel of tense moments and jaw-dropping plays.

As the countdown continues, with just 114 days left until the first ball is bounced, fans are already brimming with excitement! Did you know that the last time Geelong hosted a season opener at the Gabba, they emerged victorious and further solidified their dominance? Or that the tradition of the 'Opening Round' fixtures aims to highlight key rivalries and create an atmosphere like no other? With such intriguing backstories and matchup histories, the 2025 AFL Opening Round promises not just to be an event; it’s the start of a thrilling saga of sporting excellence that fans will talk about for years to come!