The McDonalds Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the week 1 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Senior Finals Series.
Matches will kick off with the Qualifying Final at Darley Park and Elimination Final 2 at Maddingley Park on Saturday 30th of August, followed by Elimination Final 1 at Eastern Oval on Sunday 31st of August.
Find the full match schedules below:
The McDonald’s Ballarat FNL is excited to confirm the Week Three fixture of the McDonald’s BFNL Senior Finals Series.
Another action-packed weekend of football and netball awaits as the Carlton Draught Senior Finals Series continues to heat up.
On the football field, six clubs remain in contention, all vying to secure their place in the Grand Final against Darley (Seniors), Sunbury (Reserves) and East Point (Under 18.5).
Meanwhile, on the netball court, Darley continues its dominant run with five of its six teams competing for a Grand Final berth.
Wins this weekend will see most winners line up against Sunbury (A, B, D and E Grades), while the Under 19s clash sets up a battle with North Ballarat, and the C Grade winner will meet Lake Wendouree.
Find the full match schedule below.
The McDonalds Ballarat Football Netball League Board is pleased to announce the final fixture for the upcoming 2025 McDonalds Ballarat FNL Senior season
This season hopes to build on momentum from 2024, with a full fixture of 18 rounds plus finals in store.
The fixture looks a little different for 2025.
With Melton South moving to the RDFNL, all clubs will face each other twice, guaranteeing a season filled with competitive football and netball.
We look forward to seeing some impressive matches across the season both on the field and court.
Round 1 kicks off on Saturday 5th of April 2025. Ballarat will host North Ballarat in the first “Night Match” of the season.
Good Friday football returns to the fixture in 2025, with Bacchus Marsh hosting East Point and Sunbury hosting Redan, followed by the second year running of Lake Wendouree v Ballarat on Anzac Day under lights.
We have some important rounds across the season.
Please take note of these dates, further information will be provided as we near each round.
Round 2 – April the 12th – Wellness Round
Round 3 – April the 25th - Anzac Day
Round 6 & 7 – May 17th & 24th - Indigenous Round
Round 16 – August the 2nd – RMCH Round
Interleague will also make its return in 2025, with the BFNL set to host Hampden for the annual competitions.
We’re also proud to announce several dual-gate events throughout the season, where our youngest footballers and netballers will play alongside their senior teams.
The McDonald's Ballarat FNL continues to lead the way among country leagues in providing access and opportunities for all supporters of football and netball.
Find the full fixture below.
