The Geelong Cats and the GWS Giants are set to face off in Round 9 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) season at the GMHBA Stadium on Sunday.
The Cats opened their season with a massive win over Fremantle; however, they had to endure a streak of back-to-back losses to St. Kilda and the Brisbane Lions. Nonetheless, they have bounced back with four wins in their last five games and are now placed seventh on the ladder.
The Giants, on the other hand, started their season in high-flying fashion as they took four wins in their opening five games. However, their recent form has floundered as they are on a run of three losses that has put them eighth 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.
Geelong vs. GWS Giants free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Sport 3, Binge
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo and 7plus are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Sport 3, Channel 7, and Binge.
Fans can stream Geelong 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.
Geelong vs. GWS Giants start time
- Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Start Time: 3:20 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
The AFL Round 9 game between the Geelong Cats and the GWS Giants will be played on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 3:20 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, May 11 | 3:20 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, May 11 | 2:50 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, May 11 | 1:20 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 | 8:10 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 | 4:40 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |