The AFL has confirmed the Victorian Football League (VFL) 2022 fixture for Rounds Two to Eight.
The confirmed fixture sees the Brisbane Lions compete in two blockbuster Friday night clashes in the first eight weeks of the competition, including their season opener at IKON Park against Carlton next week.
Lions fans will be rewarded for a tough 2021 season with three home games in the first eight rounds, with the Lions facing North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Coburg at home in Rounds Two, Five and Seven, respectively.
They will also have a bye in Rounds Four and Eight.
Match-ups from Round Nine onwards have been confirmed, with specific venue and timing details to follow once the AFL fixture for that period is locked in.
VFL broadcast partner the Seven Network will show a weekly game plus finals, live and free on 7 in Victoria and 7Plus nationally. Fans can catch up from anywhere around the nation on 7plus. All VFL matches in 2022 will be live streamed and available on demand via the AFL website (afl.com.au) and AFL Live Official App.
Where matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry.
While COVID-19 continues to impact the community, the health and welfare of all involved remains the priority and all matches will operate in a safe manner based on advice of respective governments, public health officials and medical experts. Protocols designed to protect those involved in the VFL have been communicated to clubs.
Like most football competitions across Victoria last year, the VFL 2021 season was called off prematurely, with no premier awarded because of the COVID situation and government restrictions. With the 2020 season cancelled, the last VFL premiership was won by Richmond in 2019.
2022 VFL Fixture
Round 1
Carlton v Brisbane Lions
Friday March 25, 5:05PM
IKON
Round 2
Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne
Saturday April 2, 1:05PM
MBSC
Round 3
Geelong v Brisbane Lions
Friday April 8, 4:05PM
GMHBA
Round 4
BYE
Round 5
Brisbane Lions v Port Melbourne
Sunday April 24, 11:05am
MBSC
Round 6
Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions
Sunday May 1, 1:05PM
SCG
Round 7
Brisbane Lions v Coburg
Saturday May 7, 12:35PM
MBSC
Round 8
BYE
