The next AFL National Draft is scheduled for Wednesday 19 November and Thursday 20 November 2025, with the rookie and pre-season drafts to follow on Friday 21 November 2025.

Key dates in brief

  • National Draft: Wednesday 19 November 2025 (round 1) and Thursday 20 November 2025 (remaining rounds).
  • Rookie and pre-season drafts: Friday 21 November 2025.
  • Mid-season rookie draft (already held in 2025): Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Extra context

  • The National Draft has recently been run over two nights , with the first night dedicated to the opening round and the second night for later picks.
  • These dates sit in the broader men’s AFL “trade and draft” window, which also includes free agency and the trade period in October.

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