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Where to watch Melbourne vs. Sydney: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match

Saino Zachariah

Where to watch Melbourne vs. Sydney: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match image

The Melbourne Demons (Narrm) take on the Sydney Swans in Round 11 of the 2025 AFL season for the Sunday clash at the MCG.

Melbourne (Narrm) is 14th on the points ladder but will be confident as it comes into this clash after beating second-placed Brisbane 99-88 last week.

The Demons also have won four of their last five matches, and a win at MCG will see them overtake Sydney in the standings.

Sydney bounced back with a win last week, beating Carlton 78-62 at SCG. The Swans have lost four of their last six games and face a resurging Melbourne side, whom they beat 86-64 in their previous meeting in 2024. 

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. Sydney free live stream, free-to-air channel

  • Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7 plus
  • TV Channel: Fox Footy
  • Free-to-air: 7 mate

Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Sunday's match. The clash will also be available on TV via Fox Footy and a free-to-air channel on 7mate in Australia. 

Fans can stream Melbourne vs. Sydney 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. Sydney start time

  • Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Start Time: 3:20 p.m. AEST  
  • Venue & Location: MCG

The AFL Round 11 game between Melbourne vs. Sydney will be played on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3:20 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:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeSunday, May 253:20 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeSunday, May 252:50 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSunday, May 251:20 p.m.

AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week

Thursday, May 22

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Geelong Cats vs. BulldogsGMHBA Stadium7:30 p.m.7 mate, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge

Friday, May 23

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Essendon vs. RichmondMCG7:40 p.m.7 mate, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge

Saturday, May 24

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Carlton vs. GiantsMarvel Stadium12:35 p.m.Channel Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo
Hawthorn vs. BrisbaneMCG4:15 p.m.    Fox Footy/Kayo
North Melbourne vs. CollingwoodMarvel Stadium7:35 p.m.    Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo
Walyalup vs. YartapuultiOptus Stadium8:10 p.m.Fox Sports 3/Kayo

Sunday, May 25

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
Kuwarna vs. Waalitj MarawarAdelaide Oval1:10 p.m.Fox Footy/Kayo
Narrm (Melbourne) vs. Sydney SwansMCG3:20 p.m.    7 mate/Kayo, Binge
Euro-Yorke vs. Gold CoastMarvel Stadium4:40 p.m.Fox Footy/Kayo

Saino Zachariah

Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Mirror UK & US, Irish Star, and Express where he has covered MLB, football, tennis, and basketball. 

Starting his journey through fantasy sports, he developed a keen eye for numbers and trends shaping the game's narrative. Despite a background in science, he draws inspiration from art, film, and history.