The Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows face off in Round 18 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium.
The Bulldogs have shown good form this season as they have managed to take home 10 wins and six losses this season. They are on a four-game winning run at the moment, and they sit in sixth on the ladder heading into the clash at Marvel Stadium, boasting the best attack in the league.
The Crows have had a similar time, but slightly better, so far, as they have taken 11 wins and five losses. They currently boast the second-best attack and defence in the AFL and are placed third on the ladder.
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.
Bulldogs vs. Adelaide free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: --
Kayo and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Bulldogs vs. Adelaide 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.
Bulldogs vs. Adelaide start time
- Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Start Time: 1:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The AFL Round 18 game between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will be played on Saturday, July 12 at 1:20 p.m. AEST.
It will be played 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 | Saturday, July 12 | 1:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, July 12 | 12:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, July 12 | 11:20 a.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 10
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 11
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Collingwood | People First Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 12
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Geelong Cats | Engie Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Richmond vs. Essendon | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 13
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. North Melbourne | MCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St. Kilda vs. Sydney Swans | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles | Adelaide Oval | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |