The AFL has today confirmed that the 2025 NAB AFLW Season will commence the week beginning 11 August 2025.

The season start date is two weeks earlier than the previous season and coincides with Round 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season.

The 2025 NAB AFLW season will encompass 12 home and away rounds over 12 weeks, with no compression and four weeks of finals. The AFLW pre-season dates have also been confirmed, with clubs returning to training on Monday, May 19.  

The 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final will be played on Saturday 29 November.

General Manager of AFLW Emma Moore said it was important to provide certainty for clubs, players and fans.

“We are pleased to be able to confirm the season structure for the 2025 NAB AFLW season and wanted to provide these dates earlier than ever before, giving our clubs, players and fans stability and time to plan leading into next season,” said Ms Moore.

“Work will continue on the fixture for 2025 following the completion of this season and we will have further information to share in the coming months. 

“There are an exciting two weeks left of the 2024 NAB AFLW Finals Series, as the race for the Premiership comes down to four teams all vying for the flag.”