In a rematch of the 2023 preliminary final, Brisbane host Carlton at the Gabba on Friday night in the Opening Round.
The Lions have a relatively clean bill of health and will go into the match as overwhelming favourites.
Carlton already have significant injuries with the likes of Sam Walsh and Jacob Weitering already ruled out.
What time is the AFL TONIGHT? Brisbane vs. Carlton start time
Friday night's game between Brisbane and Carlton is scheduled to start at 7:40pm AEDT (6:40pm local time) on Friday, March 8.
The game will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.
| Timezone | AEDT | ACDT | AEST | ACST | AWST |
| Start time | 7:40pm | 7:10pm | 6:40pm | 6:10pm | 4:40pm |
How to watch or live stream Brisbane vs. Carlton
| Region | Melbourne | Sydney | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 7:00pm | 7:30pm/7:00pm | 7:00pm/7:10pm | 6:30pm/6:40pm | 4:30pm4:00pm | 7:30pm/7:00pm | 6:00pm/5:30pm |
This match, and every match across the home-and-away season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Brisbane vs. Carlton betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, Brisbane are $1.26 favourites, with Carlton the underdogs at $3.90
Brisbane vs. Carlton Opening Round team lists and substitute
Brisbane
New: None
Substitute: TBA
Carlton
New: Orazio Fantasia
Substitute: TBA
