The AFL is pleased to confirm Thursday Night Football will feature in 23 matches during the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

For the first time Thursday Night matches will be played in each of the first 16 weeks of matches (Opening Round, Rounds 1 through 15), as well as for a further seven rounds in the second half of the floating fixture.

Fifteen of the 18 Clubs will play in a Thursday night fixture in the first 16 weeks, kicking off with the Opening Round match-up between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong before the traditional clash between Carlton and Richmond at the MCG in Round One.

Round Two will feature Carlton vs Hawthorn at the MCG followed by Essendon vs Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium in Round Three.

Across the first 16 weeks Essendon will play in four Thursday night match ups, while Carlton, Hawthorn, Collingwood, Geelong Cats, the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs will play in three.

Marvel Stadium and The MCG will host four matches, with the Gabba set for three Thursday night match ups, Optus Stadium to host two and the Adelaide Oval one.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said it was great to be able increase Thursday night football matches next season.

"There has been a strong desire from fans and our broadcast partners for more Thursday night football and we are excited to be able to deliver in spades next season," said Mr Dillon.

"Fans will be able to take in a total of 23 games of Thursday night football next season, which is more than there has ever been."

The full 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership fixture will be released tomorrow.