The Gold Coast SUNS are set to face off with the GWS Giants in Round 23 of the 2025 Australian Football League season on Saturday at the People First Stadium.
With eight victories in the first ten games of the season, the Suns enjoyed a strong start to the season. But after a disheartening run of three defeats, they have bounced back, winning six of their past seven games to take sixth place in the AFL standings going into Round 23.
The Giants have had a decent time as they have taken 14 wins through their 21 games. They are currently sitting eighth on the AFL ladder. They head to Gold Coast with seven wins in their past eight games in the AFL, with their only loss coming against the Western Bulldogs in Round 21.
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.
Gold Coast vs. GWS Giants free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- 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 Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast vs. GWS Giants start time
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Start Time: 5:10 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: People First Stadium, Gold Coast
The AFL Round 23 game between the Gold Coast SUNS and the GWS Giants will be played on Saturday, August 16 at 12:35 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the People First Stadium in Gold Coast, Queensland.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, August 16 | 12:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, August 16 | 12:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, August 16 | 10:35 a.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Friday, August 15
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. St. Kilda | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Brisbane | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 16
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. GWS Giants | People First Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/ Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Port Adelaide | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Hawthorn vs. Melbourne | MCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Collingwood | Adelaide Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Richmond | Ninja Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Sydney vs. Geelong | SCG | 3:15 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |
| Bulldogs vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |