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Where to watch Collingwood vs. Adelaide: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match

Saino Zachariah

Where to watch Collingwood vs. Adelaide: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match image

The Collingwood Magpies are set to take on Adelaide Crows (Kuwarna) in Round 10, which is also the Sir Doug Nicholls Round of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) season.

With a 7-2 record, Collingwood are second in the ladder and are set to begin the first of seven matches in a row in Melbourne. They next face a Crows side against whom they have a nine-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, the Adelaide Crows will go by the indigenous name of Kuwarna during the 10th anniversary of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. They are 6-3 in the season and are fifth 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.

Collingwood vs. Adelaide free live stream, free-to-air channel

  • Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
  • TV Channel: Fox Footy
  • Free-to-air: -

Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV via Fox Footy.

Fans can stream Collingwood 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.

Collingwood vs. Adelaide start time

  • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • Start Time: 1:20 p.m. AEST  
  • Venue & Location: MCG

The AFL Round 10 game between Collingwood vs. Adelaide will be played on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:20 p.m. local time (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:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeSaturday, May 171:20 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeSaturday, May 1712:50 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSaturday, May 1711:20 a.m.

AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week

Thursday, May 15

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Gold Coast vs. HawthornTIO Stadium7:30 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge

Friday, May 16

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Sydney Swans vs. CarltonSCG7:40 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge

Saturday, May 17

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Collingwood vs. Adelaide CrowsMCG1:20 p.m.    Fox/ Kayo
Port Adelaide vs. Geelong CatsAdelaide Oval4:15 p.m.Fox /Kayo
GWS GIANTS vs. FremantleENGIE Stadium4:15 p.m.Fox/Kayo
Western Bulldogs vs. EssendonMarvel Stadium7:35 p.m.Fox/Kayo

Sunday, May 18

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Richmond vs.North MelbourneMCG1:10 p.m.Fox/Kayo
Brisbane Lions vs. MelbourneGabba3:20 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo
West Coast Eagles vs. St. KildaOptus Stadium4:40 p.m.Fox/Kayo

Saino Zachariah

Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Mirror UK & US, Irish Star, and Express where he has covered MLB, football, tennis, and basketball. 

Starting his journey through fantasy sports, he developed a keen eye for numbers and trends shaping the game's narrative. Despite a background in science, he draws inspiration from art, film, and history.