We've got our first home game of the season this Sunday!

Who: Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles
Where: The Gabba
When: Sunday 22rd March at 12:10pm (local)
Gates Open: 10:30am, entry gate is on your ticket 

Weekly Notices
Unfurling of the Flag → Be in your seat at 11:30 for your chance to win! 

Tickets 

Tickets → Tickets are still on sale You can still become a member today and secure your seat!

AreaVIP → Sit like a Fan. Feel like a VIP. 

GG → I’m best served in groups and I’m waiting for you to have your next Instagram-able moment. I’m doing footy a little differently and G, I think you’re going to like me.

The Verandah → Presented by Brook's Blooms, immerse yourself in the exclusive privileges of “The Verandah”, boasting access to a private bar, a meticulously styled space, and countless opportunities for capturing unforgettable moments to add to your social media feed.

Premiership Lounge → Offers a luxurious setting to reinvigorate, relax and revel in the golden days of old and new before, during, and after the goosebump-enducing action on field.

Activities

Lions Park →  Located outside Gate 2 starting from 9:40am.  The kids will enjoy face painting and bungy trampolining! There will be Lions shop popup, membership marquee, a new Youi Locker activation and the Youi Guernsey Swap. Coming with West Coast supporters? They will have a merch in the park if they are looking for something new.

Hyundai → Skill tester, powered by the Hyundai INOIQ. Picture/story of the skill tester being powered by the Hyundai encouraging fans to check it out and participate. Hyundai Height wall inside Gate 2. See how you measure up against players and cars with the Hyundai height wall located inside Gate 2 at the Gabba.

Member Walls → Thanks to the Official Partner of Footy Fans, Youi is highlighting 2025 Members at Gate 2 (A-K), Gate 9 (K-M), Gate 7(M-L) & Gate 4 (S-Z). Make sure you snap a pic with your name!

Food & Drinks → Gabba food and beverage outlets will be open on all levels and gates.

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near Gate 2, open from 10:00am - late. We will also have a pop up set up in Lions Park from 9:40am for you to get your merch fix! Gates 2 and 9 are open from when gates open until 10min after first siren. Gate 4, Upper 7, Upper 4 are open from when gates open until 3/4 time. Away Merch in lower 7.

How to get to The Gabba

Trains & Buses → The easiest way to get to The Gabba. Your event ticket entitles you to TRAVEL FREE, to and from matches, on the Queensland Rail City Network (excluding Airtrain). Brisbane City Council buses or a special event shuttle service from 4 hours prior to the event.

Remember to always plan your trip: Plan ahead →

Parking → There is no public parking at The Gabba. Fifteen minute parking limits apply across most of The Gabba Traffic Area on event days – we strongly recommend taking advantage of the public transport options. Find out more about parking restrictions around The Gabba on the Brisbane City Council website. 

Accessible Parking → An accessibility drop off zone is located near Gate 5 on Linton Street (near Duke St). There is limited accessibility parking across from Gate 5 on Duke St – you will require a PWD permit to access this area and is first in, first served. For all PWD and accessibility information, please visit The Gabba's accessibility page.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Due to road closures and changed traffic conditions we strongly recommend catching public transport to The Gabba, however should you wish to be dropped off or picked up this can be facilitated via designated drop off points just a short walk from the venue on either Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street. Ask your lift legend to type Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street into their GPS. 

Bike, Scooter & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, snag a e-bike or e-scooter from the City or South Brisbane to get to The Gabba.

Broadcast

Watch → From 12pm watch free to air on 7Mate or stream on 7plus, Fox Sports 3, Kayo, AFLW Official App or AFL Live Official App.

Listen → Tune into Triple M, ABC or Live Nation from 12pm.

Brisbane took until the final quarter to overwhelm a gallant West Coast at the Gabba on Sunday, eking out a 19-point victory to start its premiership defence with a second straight win.

The Eagles, flogged by 87 points just a week ago by Gold Coast, gave the premiers all they could handle for three quarters, leading at the final change before succumbing 14.10 (94) to 11.9 (75).

LIONS v EAGLES Full match coverage and stats

After conceding the game’s first five goals, Brisbane had to call on all its experience to first edge its way back into the contest and eventually over-run the visitors in oppressive conditions.

The Lions kicked 10 goals to three after half-time to win, as players from both teams suffered from cramp in the heat and humidity.

Lachie Neale bounced back from his quiet round one performance, leading the way with 35 disposals and a goal, while Callum Ah Chee’s three third quarter goals were significant.

Dayne Zorko (28), Jaspa Fletcher (18 and a goal) and Jarrod Berry (26) all had big influences, as did Neale’s fellow co-captain Harris Andrews.

It was a much more engrossing contest than many neutral observers would have predicted pre-match, with Andrew McQualter’s men stunning the hosts.

They were desperate, harassed Brisbane into constant error and were set-up superbly behind the ball when the Lions won it back in the first half.

Tim Kelly (29) and Liam Baker (24) were excellent in the middle of the ground, while Liam Ryan (three goals and an assist from 16 touches) was a constant headache inside 50.

West Coast quickly silenced the bumper Gabba crowd of 30,012, outworking the hosts in the early exchanges to blast out to a 31-point advantage.

Tyrell Dewar was indicative of his team’s endeavour, kicking two goals from nine first quarter disposals as he stormed up and down a wing.

If the Eagles weren’t winning the ball at the stoppage, they were pressuring Brisbane into uncharacteristic errors.

When Oscar Allen got a freakish off-break bounce from his speculative 50m effort, the visitors had the game’s biggest lead.

The Lions stemmed the bleeding late in the first term and then exchanged goals in the second, but the Eagles still held a four-goal advantage at the main break.

After wrestling back the advantage, Brisbane could have won by more if it was a little more efficient, finishing with 12 more clearance wins and 12 more inside 50s.

Baker’s big statement game
He was West Coast’s big off-season recruit, and today, Liam Baker showed just why. Stationed as a full-time midfielder, the two-time premiership Tiger led from the front, showing the perfect blend of ball-hunting and defensive intensity to inspire his teammates. He finished with 24 touches, six clearances (four from the centre) and seven tackles. Tim Kelly was also exceptional after a quiet showing against the Suns last week.

Brisbane’s co-captains bounce back
Their team beat Sydney last week in one of the club’s great recent home and away wins, but Brisbane co-captains Lachie Neale and Harris Andrews had little influence. That was not the case against West Coast, as both men showed just why they’re among the best at their respective positions in the competition. Neale, who was not tagged this week, was superb in tight, finishing with 35 touches and a goal to be the most influential player on the ground. Andrews was back to his best as the Lions’ defensive general, gathering a match-high 11 intercepts from his 20 disposals and proving impassable with his decisive spoiling and marking.

Much improved Eagles second up
The West Coast team that lost to Gold Coast seven days earlier looked like a wooden spoon contender. They were hammered at stoppages and around the ground in contested possessions, with the 87-point defeat every bit indicative of the performance. What we saw at the Gabba was a complete reversal in attitude and execution of gameplan. They were desperate and well organised and gave the premiers a mighty scare. Next up is Fremantle in the Western Derby. Which version of West Coast is real?

BRISBANE                1.2       4.3       9.6       14.10 (94)
WEST COAST            5.2       8.3       9.9       11.9 (75)

GOALS
Brisbane: Ah Chee 3, Morris 3, McLachlan 2, Hipwood 2, Neale, Dunkley, Bailey, Fletcher
West Coast: Ryan 3, Dewar 2, Brockman 2, Petruccelle, Hall, Cripps, Allen

BEST
Brisbane: Neale, Fletcher, Andrews, Zorko, Berry, McCluggage
West Coast: Baker, Ryan, Kelly, Dewar, Edwards, Maric

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
West Coast: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Conor McKenna (replaced Bruce Reville in the third quarter)
West Coast: Jack Petruccelle (replaced Bailey Williams in the third quarter)

Crowd: 30,012 at the Gabba