The Western Bulldogs will take on reigning premiers Brisbane as part of next year’s Gather Round in South Australia.

The match will be played on Saturday, April 12 at 3.45pm local time at Norwood Oval, during Round 5 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

It will be the first time the Bulldogs play at the Redlegs' home ground at Norwood, having previously played Gather Round games at Adelaide Oval against Port Adelaide and Geelong. 

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The Dogs narrowly fell to the Cats by four points in their last Gather Round fixture earlier this year. 

Members and fans can purchase their Gather Round tickets via Ticketek, with the following on-sale dates: 

  • Tuesday 10 December – 10am (Club Members/AFL Members) (ACDT - venue local time), and
  • Wednesday 11 December – 10am general public on sale (ACDT - venue local time).

Further announcements regarding the 2025 AFL fixture will be made in the coming days. 

2025 AFL Fixture – Gather Round (Round 5)

Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions
Saturday 12 April, 3.45pm (ACDT)
Norwood Oval, Adelaide 

Members receive priority access to Gather Round ahead of the General Public on sale; the best way to secure your access is to become a Western Bulldogs member. SIGN UP TODAY