The 2025 AFL season's Round 21 match pits the Fremantle Dockers against the Carlton Blues on Sunday evening at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Fremantle have been on a strong run and are putting pressure on fellow contenders as they push for a top four spot. Barring their 94-83 upset loss to Sydney Swans, they have won four of their last five matches.
Additionally, they have turned their home venue in Perth into a fortress, winning nine of their past ten games at the Optus Stadium this season.
On the other hand, Carlton slumped to their fifth defeat in six games following their 85-61 loss to the Hawthorn Hawks. The Blues make the trip to Perth where they have won five consecutive games, although just one of them have come against their next opponents 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.
Fremantle vs. Carlton 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 Sunday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Fremantle vs. Carlton 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.
Fremantle vs. Carlton start time
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Start Time: 5:10 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Optus Stadium
The AFL Round 21 game between Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues will be played on Sunday, August 3 at the Optus Stadium.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 3 | 5:10 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 3 | 4:40 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 3 | 3:10 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 31
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 1
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Adelaide Oval | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 2
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Richmond | People First Stadium | 4:10 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. Essendon | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs. North Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. Port Adelaide | GMHBA Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. Carlton | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |