# Lions vs Crows: watch the AFL semi free

> Brisbane's three-peat hopes meet an Adelaide side winning finals again, and you can stream it without paying a cent.
- Title: Lions vs Crows: watch the AFL semi free · TechRadar | Shortify
- Summary: Brisbane's three-peat hopes meet an Adelaide side winning finals again, and you can stream it without paying a cent. Channel 7 and 7Plus carry the game free…
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- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/how-to-watch/sport/brisbane-vs-adelaide-free-afl-2026-semi-final
- Published: 2026-09-12T06:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: afl, live streaming, brisbane lions, adelaide crows, vpn, technology
## Winner plays on, loser goes home
Brisbane and Adelaide meet in the AFL 2026 Semi-Final on Saturday, September 12. The survivor faces Sydney in the Preliminary Final next weekend.

> The winner advances to the Preliminary Final next weekend against Sydney, the loser is out.
## Brisbane arrive wounded
Chris Fagan's two-time reigning premiers were blown away by Sydney at the SCG, losing by 53 points. It was their heaviest defeat in 21 finals under him.
## They have done this before
Twelve months ago Geelong hammered Brisbane at the same stage. The Lions then won three straight and beat the Cats in the Grand Final.

> Time for a repeat.
## Adelaide finally won one
The Crows held off a late Western Bulldogs rally to win 90-68, their first finals victory in nine years after a dismal campaign as minor premiers last season.
## Defence built, attack needed
Matthew Nicks has 10 wins from 13 games on a solid rearguard. Izak Rankine decided the Bulldogs game, and the 26-year-old needs another big one.

> Izak Rankine was the difference against the Dogs last week.
## Free on Channel 7
Free-to-air Channel 7 shows the game in every Australian region, with live streaming on 7Plus. Signing up just needs a valid Australian postcode.
## A VPN unlocks it anywhere
A VPN makes your device look like it is back home, so the free 7Plus stream works abroad. TechRadar's pick is NordVPN, currently up to 75% off.

> Not having a VPN is like leaving your front door wide open in a busy city.
## Paid routes outside Australia
US viewers get FS2 via Fubo, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. The UK has TNT Sports 1 from £25.99 a month, and Canada has TSN2 or TSN Plus at CA$24.99.
## Key takeaway

Channel 7 and 7Plus carry the game free in Australia, and a VPN lets you use that same free stream from anywhere.