The 2025 AFL season's Round 17 match sees Adelaide Crows take on the Melbourne Demons on Sunday afternoon at the Adelaide Oval.
The Crows are the highest-scoring team in the league and possess a strong offense capable of regularly blowing out teams. With a 10-5 record, Adelaide are not only in a great position to seal their first appearance but could end up with a double chance by finishing in the top four.
The Demons, on the other hand, have had very contrasting fortunes with a 5-10 record and four consecutive defeats heading into this clash.
Melbourne might hope to repeat last season's 78-63 win over the Crows at the Oval. But given Adelaide's form, they should worry more about damage control and avoid a brutal loss.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Adelaide vs. Melbourne free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
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Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Sunday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Adelaide vs. Melbourne on Kayo, which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers, so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Adelaide vs. Melbourne start time
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Start Time: 3:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Adelaide Oval
The AFL Round 17 game between Adelaide Crows vs. Melbourne Demons will be played on Sunday, July 6 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 3:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 1:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast vs. GWS Giants | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Channel Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Gold Coast | Marvel Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Geelong vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Port Adelaide | Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Hawthorn | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
Sunday, July 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney vs. Fremantle | SCG | 1:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |