THE highly-anticipated 2025 NAB AFLW Finals Series is here.
As the milestone tenth season draws to a close, the AFL proudly launched the finals series and announced the Grand Final medal presenters today at Yarraville Seddon Eagles FC in Melbourne's west.
Kicking off this Friday night, the finals series will see St Kilda and the West Coast Eagles make their maiden finals appearance alongside experienced campaigners the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions, while Melbourne, Carlton and Hawthorn once again compete for the silverware.
Claiming the 2025 minor premiership, the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will also be striving to defend their title after taking home the flag last year.
For the first time in the competition's history the captain of the winning grand final team will receive a medal - the equivalent of the Ron Barassi Medal in the AFL. As a former co-captain of the Adelaide Crows who won two best on ground medals among three premierships, Hall of Famer Erin Phillips OAM will present the Captain's Medal to the winning captain.
Recognising the significance of the milestone 10th season, inaugural 2017 Premiership Coach of the Adelaide Crows, Bec Goddard OAM, will hand over the medal to the winning coach, while Annie White, who was the field umpire who threw the ball up in the first match between Carlton and Collingwood nine years ago, will present the grand final umpires with their medals.
AFL Commissioner Simone Wilkie AO – who also Chairs the AFLW Competition Committee – will present the Best on Ground medal.
Joining the grand final medal presenters today in Melbourne was 2025 NAB AFLW Premiership Cup Ambassador Debbie Lee. The Hall of Famer was on hand to celebrate the beginning of the 2025 NAB AFLW Premiership Cup Tour, which starts in Perth, Western Australia, tomorrow, Thursday 6 November.
Celebrating the NAB AFLW Finals launch at Yarraville Seddon Eagles - the former club of North’s Jasmine Garner - the Eagles now have more than 140 women and girls playing across all age groups at their club, highlighting the growth of women and girls participation since the inception of AFLW.
General Manager of AFLW Emma Moore said she was excited to get the NAB AFLW Finals Series underway after a gripping home and away season.
"We have seen some remarkable games this year right around the country – not to mention in Round 12 alone – and I can't wait to see what our final eight teams will produce during the 2025 NAB AFLW Finals Series. It's going to incredibly exciting as we enter November and this pinnacle part of the year," Moore said.
"With more than 268,000 fans through the gates this home and away season – which is up year on year – we know footy fans are enjoying the atmosphere and unique match-day experience at games, and during finals this will no doubt go to the next level.
"We have a real mix of teams fighting it out for the Premiership Cup this year with an even split of foundation and expansion clubs, as well as St Kilda and West Coast who are making their first finals appearance.
"It's also exciting to announce our medal presenters for grand final day, with four incredible women in Erin, Bec, Annie and Simone joining in the celebrations during the official post-match ceremony. This year we will award the inaugural Captain’s Medal, as well as the Best on Ground, Coach and umpire medals.
"I'm also thrilled that ticket prices have been frozen from 2024 for the Finals Series. Weeks One and Two will remain the same as the home and away season, $15 for adults and kids under 18 go for free. It’s a priority for us that AFLW is accessible for everyone and that our game remains an affordable day out.
"I'd encourage all fans to head to a final and enjoy footy in November. I can't wait to see what unfolds and who will make their mark on Saturday 29 November on Grand Final day."
The AFL also announced this week that finals ticket pricing across all weeks of the 2025 NAB AFLW Finals Series have been frozen from 2024. For Weeks One and Two they will remain the same as the 2025 home and away season – frozen at $15 for adults and juniors (under 18) attend for free – while Week Three Preliminary Final tickets stay at $20.
2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final tickets are also frozen at $35 for adults, $5 for juniors (under 18) and $70 for a family ticket (two adults and two juniors), allowing juniors to attend for free.
All 2025 NAB AFLW Finals matches will be broadcast live nationally on the Seven Network, Seven Plus, Fox Footy, Kayo and Binge.
The 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final will be held on Saturday 29 November, with the highest ranked club earning the home ground hosting rights. The exact start time of the evening 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final on Saturday 29 November will be decided once the venue is confirmed.
Week One NAB AFLW Finals Fixture:
Friday, November 7, 2025
Qualifying final: North Melbourne v Hawthorn at Ikon Park, 7.15pm AEDT
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Elimination final: Carlton v West Coast at Ikon Park, 3.05pm AEDT
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Qualifying final: Melbourne v Brisbane at Ikon Park, 1.05pm AEDT
Elimination final: Adelaide v St Kilda at Norwood Oval, 2.35pm ACDT
