The AFL has confirmed the dates, start times and venues for week three of the 2025 finals series.
Geelong will host Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday, September 19 at 7:40pm (AEST), with the latter progressing to the penultimate week of the season after defeating minor premiers Adelaide on their home deck.
The Cats secured a home preliminary final with a qualifying final win over Brisbane last week, however will now share the MCG with one of its own tenants for a spot in the 2025 AFL Grand Final.
The other deciding clash will also be held at the MCG the following day, with Collingwood hosting either Brisbane or Gold Coast on Saturday, September 20 at 5:15pm (AEST).
The Lions and Suns will battle this weekend for that spot, then will face a week-long turnaround before flying into Melbourne to face the Magpies.
AFL 2025 Preliminary Finals Details
Friday, 19 September
Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn
MCG, 7.40pm AEST
Saturday, 20 September
Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions/Gold Coast SUNS
MCG, 5.15pm AEST
