Richmond will face the Brisbane Lions at Brighton Homes Arena on Saturday in the VFL Elimination Final.

After defeating GWS in the Wildcard Final, the Tigers have advanced to their first Finals Series since the premiership winning 2019 campaign.

Richmond’s Finals journey will begin at Brighton Homes Arena on Saturday at 12:05pm against Brisbane, with the game to be steamed live on AFL.com.au and the AFL app.

14:53

VFL Wildcard: Match Highlights

Catch all the action from the VFL Tigers win over GWS.

If the Tigers win this weekend, they will advance to the Semi-Final and face the loser of the Box Hill v Southport Qualifying Final.

It will be the second time Richmond and Brisbane have squared off this season, as the Tigers defeated the Lions in early April, 12.13 (85) to 8.15 (63).

03:33

VFL Wildcard: Post-Match

Hear from Jake Batchelor after the Tigers VFL Wildcard win over GWS.

2025 VFL FINALS SERIES STRUCTURE

Wildcard Finals
Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24
First Wildcard Final: Collingwood 9.15 (69) def by Williamstown 11.15 (81)
Second Wildcard Final: Richmond 17.14 (116) def GWS GIANTS 14.14 (98)

Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday, August 30
First Qualifying Final: Footscray Bulldogs (1st) vs Frankston (4th)
Second Qualifying Final: Box Hill Hawks (2nd) vs Southport Sharks (3rd)
First Elimination Final: Casey Demons (5th) vs Williamstown (8th)
Second Elimination Final: Brisbane Lions (6th) vs Richmond (7th)

Semi Finals
Weekend of September 6-7
First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Elimination Final
Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Elimination Final

Preliminary Finals
Weekend of September 13-14
First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Semi Final
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Semi Final

Grand Final
Sunday, September 21
Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final