The Anzac Eve clash at the MCG on Thursday sees the Melbourne Demons face off against the Richmond Tigers in Round 7 of the 2025 AFL season.
Melbourne bounced back with a crucial 107-97 win over Fremantle last week. Kysaiah Pickett's dominant outing with five goals helped the Demons register their highest score of the season.
The club will be boosted by Steven May's return for this clash. The Demons defender has recovered in time from a groin strain.
On the other hand, Richmond ended their four-game losing streak last week and are 2-4 in the season, jumping one spot higher to 15th on the ladder.
They defeated the Gold Coast 80-69. It was also the first time in the last four games that they managed to concede less than 100 points.
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.
Melbourne vs. Richmond free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy, 7plus
- Free-to-air: 7mate
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Thursday's match. The clash will also be available on TV via Fox Footy and a free-to-air channel on 7mate.
Fans can stream Melbourne vs. Richmond 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.
Melbourne vs. Richmond start time
- Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Round 7 game between Melbourne vs. Richmond will be played on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. local time (AEST).
It will be played at the MCG in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, April 24 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, April 24 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, April 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Demons vs. Richmond | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, April 25
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood vs. Essendon | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Adelaide | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, April 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. North Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 4:15 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Bulldogs | Manuka Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
Sunday, April 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. Sydney Swans | People First Stadium | 1:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Geelong | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo, Binge |
| Hawthorn vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 4:45 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |