The 2025 AFL season's Round 14 clash sees Essendon Bombers prepare for a tough battle against the Geelong Cats at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
Essendon sit 10th on the ladder with a 6-6 record and come into this clash after a pair of defeats to Brisbane and Carlton. The timing couldn't be worse, with Sam Durham suspended for two games after a high bump, ruling him out of games against Geelong and Fremantle.
And history isn't on the Bombers side either. Their fixture against the Cats has been a nightmare for them in recent decades.
Geelong Cats on the other hand, have stormed into the top four on the back of four straight wins. They now head into a fixture that's been one-way traffic in Geelong's favour; the Cats have completely dominated the Bombers over the years, winning 19 of the last 22 meetings.
With form and history firmly on their side, Geelong will look to complete a five-game winning streak in the league and possibly climb into the top two -- as they also look to extend their dominance over the Bombers.
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.
Essendon vs. Geelong Cats 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 in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Essendon vs. Geelong Cats 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.
Essendon vs. Geelong Cats start time
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Start Time: 4:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG
The AFL Round 14 game between Essendon Bombers and Geelong Cats will be played on Saturday, June 14, 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, June 14 | 4:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, June 14 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, June 14 | 2:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, June 12
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs. Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, June 13
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn vs. Adelaide | UTAS Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, June 14
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane vs. GWS Giants | Gabba | 1:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/ Kayo |
| Essendon vs. Geelong Cats | MCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| North Melbourne vs. Fremantle | Optus Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, June 15
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast vs. Carlton | Optus Stadium | 6:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |