The next AFL National Draft is scheduled for Wednesday 19 November and Thursday 20 November 2025, run over two nights.

Key dates at a glance

Event Dates
2025 AFL National Draft (Round 1) Wednesday 19 November 2025 (evening)
2025 AFL National Draft (remaining rounds) Thursday 20 November 2025 (evening)
Rookie / Pre-season Drafts Friday 21 November 2025
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How the draft usually runs

  • The national draft is held over two nights, with the first night dedicated mainly to the first round of selections.
  • The second night covers all remaining national draft picks across the later rounds.
  • A separate rookie or pre-season draft typically happens the following day to fill remaining list spots.

Timing pattern and what to expect

  • In recent seasons, the AFL has consistently scheduled the national draft in the third week of November, mid‑week in the evening.
  • Coverage commonly starts around 7:00pm AEDT on both nights, with live pick‑by‑pick updates across TV and online platforms.
  • Because this pattern is now well‑established, fans can safely expect future AFL drafts to continue to land in mid‑to‑late November unless the league announces a major calendar change.

If you’re searching or posting about “when is the AFL draft” on forums, it’s worth specifying the year, because most current discussions are centred on the November 19–20, 2025 national draft window.

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