Brownlow 2025 – Where to Watch (Quick Scoop)

You can watch the 2025 Brownlow Medal live and free in Australia on Channel 7, 7mate, and via streaming on 7plus, with coverage starting around 7:30 pm AEST on Monday 22 September 2025.

When and where it’s on

  • The Seven Network has the broadcast rights for the 2025 Brownlow Medal in Australia (free-to-air).
  • Coverage begins at about 7:30 pm AEST with pre-show and red carpet, with the main count starting around 8:00 pm AEST.
  • Date: Monday 22 September 2025 , from Crown Palladium in Melbourne.

Think of it as the AFL’s “night of nights,” mixing awards, suspense and red- carpet theatre in one long live show.

How to watch in Australia

Here’s the basic breakdown by platform:

  • Free-to-air TV
    • Channel 7 (main channel) in traditional AFL strongholds like Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
* 7mate in Sydney and Brisbane, and sometimes for parts of the lead‑in coverage in other cities.
  • Streaming (within Australia)
    • 7plus : full live stream of the broadcast, including red carpet and count.
* **AFL Live Official App** : will also carry a live stream of the count.

City-by-city TV snapshot

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City/Region Channel (Red Carpet) Approx. Start Channel (Count)
Sydney 7mate / 7plus 7:30 pm (AEST) 7mate / 7plus from 8:00 pm
Brisbane 7mate / 7plus 7:30 pm (AEST) 7mate / 7plus from 8:00 pm
Melbourne Channel 7 / 7plus 7:30 pm (AEST) Channel 7 / 7plus from 8:00 pm
Adelaide Channel 7 / 7plus 7:00 pm (local) Channel 7 / 7plus from around 7:30–8:00 pm
Perth 7mate / 7plus 5:30 pm (local) 7mate / Channel 7 from early evening

Watching from overseas

If you’re outside Australia, you still have options:

  • WatchAFL
    • The official international streaming service for AFL content.
* Will carry the Brownlow Medal live so overseas fans can watch in real time (subscription required).
  • AFL Live Official App (some regions)
    • In some markets, the app may make the live stream accessible, but WatchAFL is the main go‑to outside Australia.

Story-wise, this means even if you’re a homesick Aussie in London or a new fan in New York, you can still follow every vote as it’s read out.

Extra coverage, analysis and “buzz”

Beyond just “Brownlow 2025 where to watch,” there’s a whole ecosystem around the vote count:

  • Official AFL site
    • AFL.com.au and the AFL app run a live Brownlow Tracker showing votes and integrating a Brownlow Predictor so you can see which players are expected to surge or fade as the count goes on.
  • Sports media sites
    • Outlets like The Sporting News and Zero Hanger publish start times, how‑to‑watch guides and previews, often highlighting favourites such as Nick Daicos and other contenders.
  • Fan and podcast chatter
    • AFL podcasts and videos regularly debate whether the voting system is fair and how the 2025 count might unfold, discussing umpires’ votes and alternative models.

Quick checklist (so you don’t miss it)

  1. If you’re in Australia, set a reminder for 7:30 pm AEST, Monday 22 September 2025 , and tune into Channel 7 or 7mate , or fire up 7plus.
  1. If you’re overseas, grab a WatchAFL subscription and check the local time equivalent for 7:30 pm AEST.
  1. For live stats and predictions during the night, open the AFL Brownlow Tracker on AFL.com.au or the official AFL app.

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