AFL
The 2025 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period will start on Monday, October 6 and run until Deadline Day on Wednesday, October 15.
The 2025 Telstra AFL Draft will be held over two nights on November 19-20.
AFLW
The AFLW Trade Period will commence on Thursday, December 4 (the Thursday after the Grand Final) and conclude on Wednesday, December 10.
The Telstra AFLW Draft will be held on Monday, December 15.
Overview of dates
Wed May 28: 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft
Fri Oct 3 - Fri Oct 10: 2025 Free Agency Period
Mon Oct 6 - Wed Oct 15: 2025 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period
Wed Nov 19 - Thu Nov 20: 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
Thu Dec 4 - Wed Dec 10: AFLW Trade Period
Mon Dec 15: The Telstra AFLW Draft
