Season Overview 🗓️
The Lions begin their 2026 campaign with a massive Opening Round clash against the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Saturday, 7 March 2026, where Brisbane will also unfurl their 2025 premiership flag in front of a packed home crowd.
After back-to-back premierships, the Lions enter the season chasing an incredible third straight AFL flag, meaning every match this year will draw huge interest from footy fans around the country.
The fixture features:
- Big Thursday and Friday night blockbusters
- Rivalry clashes with Victorian powerhouses
- Key interstate trips to Melbourne and Sydney
- A strong run of home games at the Gabba
Brisbane Lions 2026 Draw — All Rounds with Dates
Here are the confirmed fixtures and opponents for the Lions this season:
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Round | Sat, 7 Mar 2026 | Western Bulldogs | The Gabba, Brisbane 🏠 |
| Round 1 | Sat, 14 Mar 2026 | Sydney Swans | SCG, Sydney |
| Round 2 | Bye | — | — |
| Round 3 | Sat, 28 Mar 2026 | St Kilda | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne |
| Round 4 | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | Collingwood | The Gabba, Brisbane 🏠 |
| Round 5 | Sat, 11 Apr 2026 | North Melbourne | Barossa Park, Lyndoch |
| Round 6 | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 | Melbourne | MCG, Melbourne |
| Round 7 | Sun, 26 Apr 2026 | Adelaide Crows | The Gabba, Brisbane 🏠 |
| Round 8 | Sat, 2 May 2026 | Essendon | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne |
| Round 9 | Fri, 8 May 2026 | Carlton | The Gabba, Brisbane 🏠 |
| Round 10 | Thu, 14 May 2026 | Geelong Cats | The Gabba, Brisbane 🏠 |
(Later rounds in the AFL fixture use floating dates, but these opponents and home games are already locked in.)
Season Highlights 🔥
🏆 Opening Night Flag Unfurling
The Lions begin the season at home against the Western Bulldogs, celebrating their latest premiership before launching their three-peat campaign.
🐦 Big Victorian Rivalries
Classic clashes with teams like Collingwood Football Club, Carlton Football Club, and Geelong Cats headline the Gabba fixture and are sure to attract massive crowds.
✈️ Interstate Challenges
Trips to the Sydney Swans, Melbourne Football Club, and Essendon Football Club will test the Lions on the road during the middle stretch of the season.
🌙 Thursday & Friday Night Footy
Prime-time games against Collingwood, Carlton, and Geelong mean the Lions will again feature heavily in the AFL’s biggest TV slots.
What This Means for Lions Fans 📌
Gabba Fortress
Several early home games give Brisbane the chance to build momentum in front of their passionate home supporters.
Prime-Time Blockbusters
Multiple Thursday and Friday night matches make it easy for fans to catch the action live.
Premiership Defence
Every team will be chasing the reigning champs, making every Lions game must-watch footy.
Watch the Lions at Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich 🍻
Whether the Lions are playing at the Gabba or interstate, the Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich is the perfect place to watch every game:
✔️ Big screens showing every AFL match
✔️ Cold drinks and classic pub meals
✔️ Lively atmosphere with fellow footy fans
✔️ Great spot for groups, mates and supporter meetups
Pull on your maroon, blue and gold, grab your crew and get ready — Lions footy kicks off Saturday, 7 March 2026! 🦁🍺
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