The AFL 2026 Semi-Final between the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows will be held on Saturday, September 12, with the match kicking off at 7:35pm AEST in Brisbane. For international viewers, this corresponds to 5:35am ET in the United States, 2:35am PT in California, and 10:35am BST in the United Kingdom. Brisbane, known as the Lions, are aiming to extend their premiership dominance after a tough 53-point loss to Sydney in their last match. Despite being eliminated by Geelong in the Qualifying Final, the Lions have bounced back with a series of strong performances, ultimately securing a Grand Final victory. Adelaide, known as the Crows, has had a remarkable turnaround this season, achieving their first finals win in nine years with a decisive 90-68 victory over the Western Bulldogs. Coach Matthew Nicks is counting on a balanced attack and defense to challenge the reigning champions, with key player Izak Rankine likely to play a pivotal role after his standout performance against the Bulldogs. The winner of this semi-final will face Sydney in the Preliminary Final, while the loser will be eliminated from the competition. This match is a crucial step for both teams in their quest for a Grand Final berth. In Australia, the game will be broadcast on free-to-air Channel 7, with live streaming available through the 7Plus platform. Viewers outside of Australia can use a virtual private network (VPN) to access 7Plus for free. In the United States, the match will air on FS2. Those without FS2 on cable can access it through streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV, which offer free trials for new users. Viewers outside the U.S. can use a VPN to access these streams. In the United Kingdom, the game will be shown on TNT Sports 1. Viewers can add TNT Sports to their Sky, Virgin Media, or EE TV packages or subscribe to HBO Max, which includes access to TNT Sports. Subscriptions start at £25.99 per month for a yearly commitment. Those outside the UK can use a VPN to access the stream. In Canada, the match will be broadcast on TSN2, with TSN Plus available for those without cable, costing CA$24.99 per month. Viewers outside Canada can use a VPN to access the stream. Mobile users can watch the match through most broadcasters' streaming services, such as the 7Plus app, which is accessible via mobile apps or through a phone's browser.