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AFL Confirms Rounds 16-23 Fixture with Primetime Focus on Bulldogs and Intrastate Rivalries

The Western Bulldogs lead marquee slots with five primetime games, while Round 20 highlights intrastate derbies and Friday night double-headers expand viewer appeal.

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Overview

  • The AFL has unveiled the detailed schedule for rounds 16-23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, with a strong focus on primetime matchups.
  • The Western Bulldogs dominate marquee slots, featuring in five Thursday or Friday night games, the most of any club during this period.
  • Three Friday night double-headers are scheduled in rounds 17, 20, and 23 to maximize audience engagement and accommodate more teams in primetime slots.
  • Round 20 showcases all four non-Victorian teams in intrastate derbies, including the first-ever Friday night Sydney Derby at Engie Stadium between GWS and Sydney.
  • The final round of the season, Round 24, remains a floating fixture to be finalized later, allowing flexibility for high-stakes matchups based on the finals race.