The 2025 Brownlow Medal count was held on Monday, 22 September 2025, at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, five days before the AFL grand final.

When is the 2025 Brownlow Medal? (Quick Scoop)

Key details

  • Date: Monday, 22 September 2025.
  • Venue: Crown Palladium, Crown Melbourne.
  • Approx start of count: 8:00 pm AEST, with broadcast coverage from around 7:30 pm AEST.
  • Context in season: Traditionally held in the week of the AFL grand final, with the 2025 count staged five days before the decider.

How the night runs

  • Red carpet and arrivals begin in the early evening, with dedicated TV coverage before the formal count.
  • The Brownlow count itself is read round‑by‑round, with umpires’ 3–2–1 votes revealed for every home‑and‑away game.
  • The player with the highest votes (and who is eligible under the “fairest and best” criteria) is awarded the Brownlow Medal.

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