Carlton are set to face off against AFL leaders, Collingwood, in Round 17 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at the MCG.
It hasn't been the best of seasons for Carlton, who have managed only six wins in their first 15 games. Inconsistent performance has hurt their chances of reaching the Top 8. They currently sit 11th on the ladder, and they will be hoping that a strong showing in the final stretch could help them reach the knockout stages.
Collingwood, on the other hand, have been in spectacular form this home-and-away season. They have led the AFL standings pretty much since the start of the campaign, and despite some early swap of positions with the Brisbane Lions, they have managed to hold their nerve and the top spot. They currently have a 10-point lead over second-placed Lions.
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.
Carlton vs. Collingwood free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo and 7plus are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Carlton vs. Collingwood 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.
Carlton vs. Collingwood start time
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Start Time: 7:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
The AFL Round 17 game between Carlton and Collingwood will be played on Friday, July 4 at 7:20 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, July 4 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, July 4 | 6:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, July 4 | 5:20 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 | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast Eagles vs. GWS Giants | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
Saturday, July 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Marvel Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide | Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle | SCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |