The AFL has locked in the first 16 Thursday night games for 2025.
Opening Round — Thursday, March 6
Brisbane v Geelong
Gabba, 7:50pm
Round 1 — Thursday, March 13
Richmond v Carlton
MCG, 7:30pm
Round 2 — Thursday, March 20
Carlton v Hawthorn
MCG, 7:30pm
Round 3 — Thursday, March 27
Essendon v Port Adelaide
Marvel Stadium, 7:30pm
Round 4 — Thursday, April 3
Collingwood v Carlton
MCG, 7:30pm
Round 5 (Gather Round) — Thursday, April 10
Adelaide v Geelong
Adelaide Oval, 7:40pm
Round 6 — Thursday, April 17
Brisbane v Collingwood
Gabba, 7:30pm
Round 7 — Thursday, April 24
Melbourne v Richmond
MCG, 7:30pm
Round 8 — Thursday, May 1
Essendon v North Melbourne
Marvel Stadium, 7:30pm
Round 9 — Thursday, May 8
Fremantle v Collingwood
Optus Stadium, 8:10pm
Round 10 — Thursday, May 15
Gold Coast v Hawthorn
TIO Stadium Darwin, 7:30pm
Round 11 — Thursday, May 22
Geelong v Western Bulldogs
GMHBA Stadium, 7:30pm
Round 12 — Thursday, May 29
Brisbane Lions v Essendon
Gabba, 7:30pm
Round 13 — Thursday, June 5
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Marvel Stadium, 7:30pm
Round 14 — Thursday, June 12
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
Marvel Stadium, 7:30pm
Round 15 — Thursday, June 19
Fremantle v Essendon
Optus Stadium, 8:10pm
Melbourne will host half of the Thursday night games, with Marvel Stadium and the MCG hosting four matches each.
The Gabba is set to stage three Thursday night match ups, with Optus Stadium to the venue for two and Adelaide Oval one.
“There has been a strong desire from fans and our broadcast partners for more Thursday night football and we are excited to be able to deliver in spades next season,” AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.
“Fans will be able to take in a total of 23 games of Thursday night football next season, which is more than there has ever been.”
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