Carlton are set to take on Melbourne on Saturday in Round 19 of the 2025 AFL season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Carlton have suffered a very slow season as they have taken just six wins so far alongside their 11 losses. Placed 12th on AFL ladder heading into Round 19, Carlton are on a four-game losing run and going up against fellow strugglers Melbourne could provide a chance to break that run.
Melbourne have had a horror season through the opening 19 rounds as they have managed to take home just five wins from 16 games. The Demons were on a run of five games without a win to their name; however, they managed to break that duck last week when they faced off against North Melbourne.
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. Melbourne 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 Carlton 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.
Carlton vs. Melbourne start time
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Start Time: 7:35 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Round 19 game between Carlton and Melbourne will be played on Saturday, July 19 at 7:35 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the MCG 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 19 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, July 19 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, July 19 | 5:35 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 18
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs | Gabba | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 19
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Port Adelaide | UTAS Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. North Melbourne | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Melbourne | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 20
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. St Kilda | GMHBA Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Fremantle | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Adelaide Oval | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |