The Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS are set to go head-to-head in a battle for second place on the ladder on Sunday in Round 8 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) season.
The Lions and the SUNS have almost had a similar start to the season so far, as they both have taken just one loss through the first seven rounds and are second and third, respectively, with only Collingwood having had a better start as they have the better points percentage.
Both of their only losses this season have come in Round 6, as the Lions suffered a massive 51-point loss to Collingwood, while the SUNS struggled to a 11-point loss to Richmond.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: --
Kayo are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Sunday's match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS on Kayo which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS start time
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Start Time: 7:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Gabba, Brisbane
The AFL Round 8 game between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS will be played on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 7:20 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane, Queensland.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, May 4 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, May 4 | 6:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, May 4 | 5:20 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, May 1
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. North Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, May 2
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kilda vs. Fremantle | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, May 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide | Mars Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/ Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Carlton | Adelaide Oval | 4:15 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Geelong Cats | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne | Optus Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
Sunday, May 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans vs. GWS GIANTS | SCG | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Richmond | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Gabba | 7:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
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