EssendonvBrisbane Lions
Essendon vs Brisbane Lions (also searched as bombers vs lions) — AFL Round 8 result. See the final score and replay options below.
⚡ Final
Brisbane Lions 143 d Essendon 79
Docklands
Start time in your state
Set your state:
NSW / VIC
Sat, 2 May, 12:35 pm AEST
QLD
Sat, 2 May, 12:35 pm AEST
SA / NT
Sat, 2 May, 12:05 pm ACST
WA
Sat, 2 May, 10:35 am AWST
How to watch
Free
No free-to-air coverage confirmed.
Watch the replay
- AFL.com.au video hubFull match replays and highlightsFree
- 7plusFree replays of Seven-broadcast gamesFree
- Kayo SportsEvery game on demand (subscription)Paid
Frequently asked
What time does Essendon vs Brisbane Lions start?
Essendon vs Brisbane Lions kicks off at Sat, 2 May, 12:35 pm AEST (Sydney). See the grid above for your state.
Is Essendon vs Brisbane Lions on free-to-air TV?
No free-to-air broadcast for this game — it's on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports (paid).
How have Essendon and Brisbane Lions gone against each other in 2026?
They met once in 2026: Brisbane Lions won 149-59 at Gabba.
What time does Brisbane Lions vs Essendon start?
Same match as Essendon vs Brisbane Lions — see the state-by-state times above.
What time does Bombers vs Lions start?
Bombers is Essendon and Lions is Brisbane Lions — see the state-by-state times above.