AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT) is excited to announce the fixture for the 2025 Barkly Australian Football League (BAFL) season, which will officially begin on Saturday, May 24.
The upcoming season promises to be the most exciting yet, with the competition expanding to include new teams in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. In a historic first for the league, Jalajirrpa Mission and the Janapurlalki Eagles will debut their inaugural Women’s teams, adding further depth and talent to the growing competition.
In the Senior Men’s A-Grade, Canteen Creek has earned its place as the eighth team after a hard-fought Division Two premiership win over Ampilatwatja in 2024. Their promotion adds a compelling new chapter to the top-tier competition.
Round 1 of the Men’s A-Grade will launch with a full day of football action at Purkiss Reserve. The opening match sees the Eagles face the Epenarra Saints at 10:25am, followed by the Elliott Hawks taking on Ali Curung at midday. At 1:35pm, newly promoted Canteen Creek will clash with Barkly Work Camp (BWC), before YDU and the Spitfires round out the day at 3:10pm.
The Women’s competition will commence in June, beginning with the Spitfires taking on Jalajirrpa Mission on Saturday, June 14 at 11:40am. The remainder of the opening round will be played on Saturday, June 21 at Purkiss Reserve, with Epenarra Saints meeting YDU at 10:20am, followed by the Eagles against Elliott Hawks at 11:40am.
Among the season’s highlights are the highly anticipated rematches of the 2024 Men’s Grand Final, scheduled for Round 4 on Saturday, June 14 at 12:50pm, and again in Round 9 on Saturday, July 19 at 12:10pm. The Women’s Grand Final replays will take place in Round 2 on Saturday, June 28 at 10:20am, and in Round 6 on Saturday, July 26 at 11:00am.
The season will culminate in a three-week finals series for both the A-Grade Men’s and Women’s competitions. Grand Finals will be staged on Saturday, September 13 — with match times to be confirmed closer to the date.
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Competition disclaimer: Game times, dates, and venues are subject to change. Please refer to PlayHQ for the latest information throughout the season across all grades and divisions.