Fremantle are set to go head-to-head against Collingwood on Thursday in Round 9 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) season.
Fremantle had a slow start to the 2025 home-and-away season after losing their first two matches. However, they quickly bounced back into form with three straight wins that put them up in the hunt for the top eight at the end of Round 5. After one win and one loss in the next two clashes, they suffered a humbling 94-33 defeat to St. Kilda last week and are now placed ninth on the ladder.
Collingwood also started their season with a loss, but then fought back to take six wins that put them atop the AFL ladder for five straight rounds. However, they suffered a disappointing defeat last weekend against the Geelong Cats and are now placed second.
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. Collingwood free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy, Binge
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo and 7plus are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Sunday's match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy, Binge and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Fremantle vs. Collingwood 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. Collingwood start time
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Start Time: 8:10 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
The AFL Round 9 game between Fremantle and Collingwood will be played on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:10 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, May 8 | 8:10 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, May 8 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, May 8 | 6:10 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, May 8
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle vs. Collingwood | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, May 9
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kilda vs. Carlton | MCG | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, May 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs Hawthorn Hawks | MCG | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/ Kayo |
| Essendon vs. Sydney Swans | Marvel Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Western Bulldogs | TIO Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide Crows | Adelaide Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
Sunday, May 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs.West Coast Eagles | MCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. GWS Giants | GMHBA Stadium | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
| North Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions | Ninja Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |