The Brownlow Medal count — “Brownlow night” — is traditionally held on the Monday night of AFL grand final week.

For the most recent season:

  • In 2025, Brownlow night was on Monday 22 September.

Looking ahead:

  • Corporate ticketing sites and AFL schedules indicate that future Brownlow nights are likewise planned for the Monday of grand final week (late September), with specific dates typically confirmed closer to the season.

So if you’re asking in general “when is Brownlow night?”, the answer is: Monday night of AFL grand final week each year, usually in late September.

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