The 2025 AFL semi-finals for the first semi-final took place on Friday, September 12, with Adelaide playing Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval. The second semi-final was on Saturday, September 13, with Brisbane playing Gold Coast at the Gabba. The winners of these matches advanced to the preliminary finals. The preliminary finals are scheduled for the following week, with Geelong facing Hawthorn on Friday, September 19, at the MCG, and Collingwood playing Brisbane on Saturday, September 20, at the MCG. In summary:

• Semi-finals:
  • Adelaide vs Hawthorn (September 12)
  • Brisbane vs Gold Coast (September 13)
• Preliminary finals:
  • Geelong vs Hawthorn (September 19)
  • Collingwood vs Brisbane (September 20)