when is the brownlow medal night

The Brownlow Medal night is traditionally held on the Monday night of AFL grand final week each year, typically in late September.

So, when is Brownlow Medal night?

• It’s scheduled for the Monday before the AFL Grand Final, making it the league’s “night of nights” in grand final week.

• Recent examples: in 2025 the Brownlow count was held on Monday 22 September at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, five days before the grand final.

• For upcoming seasons, the exact calendar date can shift year to year, but you can expect it to land on that same grand-final-eve Monday night in late September.

If you’re planning ahead for a specific year (like 2026), keep an eye on the AFL’s official fixture and events calendar once it’s released, as that’s where the confirmed Brownlow Medal night date is posted.

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