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Where to watch Essendon vs. GWS Giants: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match

Aditya Gokhale

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

Essendon and the GWS Giants are set to face off in Round 19 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

Essendon have had a torrid time this home-and-away season as their season has not gone very well. They have managed to grab only six victories in 16 games and currently sit 14th on the AFL ladder. They head into the game against the Giants on the back of a six-game losing streak.

The Giants, on the other hand, have had a better time as they have taken 11 wins through their 17 games. They are currently sitting seventh on the AFL ladder but have been in and out of the run for the Finals Series in close running with the Western Bulldogs, the Gold Coast SUNS and Fremantle.

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. GWS Giants free live stream, free-to-air channel

  • Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
  • TV Channel: Fox Footy
  • Free-to-air: Channel 7

Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel 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 Essendon vs. GWS Giants 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. GWS Giants start time

  • Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
  • Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST  
  • Venue & Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

The AFL Round 19 game between Essendon and the GWS Giants will be played on Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 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:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeThursday, July 177:30 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeThursday, July 177:00 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeThursday, July 175:30 p.m.

AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week

Thursday, July 17

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Essendon vs. GWS GiantsMarvel Stadium7:30 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge

Friday, July 18

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Brisbane Lions vs. Western BulldogsGabba7:40 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge

Saturday, July 19

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Hawthorn Hawks vs. Port AdelaideUTAS Stadium1:20 p.m.  Fox/ Kayo
Sydney Swans vs. North MelbourneSCG4:15 p.m.Fox /Kayo
Carlton vs. MelbourneMCG7:35 p.m.Fox/Kayo
West Coast Eagles vs. RichmondOptus Stadium8:10 p.m.Fox/Kayo

Sunday, July 20

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Geelong Cats vs. St KildaGMHBA Stadium1:10 p.m.Fox/Kayo
Collingwood vs. FremantleMCG3:15 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo
Adelaide Crows vs. Gold Coast SUNSAdelaide Oval4:40 p.m.Fox/Kayo

Aditya Gokhale

Aditya Gokhale is a freelance writer with the Sporting News with almost five years of experience in sports journalism.

He also works with GOAL.com as a news writer and has previously worked with companies like The Nutmeg Assist, More Than A Game and Barca Universal.

He has mainly covered football, Formula 1 and ESports over the years. In his spare time, Aditya continues to play football daily with his local team and also competes professionally as a sim racer.