The 2025 AFL season's Round 22 match sees the Melbourne Demons face off against the Western Bulldogs in a Sunday afternoon clash at the MCG.
The Demons parted ways with coach Simon Goodwin this week after the side dropped out of the finals race. They are 7-13 in the season, sitting 12th in the ladder and coming off a 139-56 win over the West Coast.
However, the Bulldogs will be a different test altogether. They have struggled to win against teams other than the bottom two during the second half of the season.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are just outside the top eight, trailing behind the GWS Giants by one win. They have secured back-to-back wins against Essendon and the Giants after previous losses to Adelaide and Brisbane.
Before their final game of the regular season against Fremantle in Round 24, the Bulldogs will hope to secure wins in the next two matches. They cannot afford to lose to out-of-contention teams such as the Demons and West Coast at this stage in their campaign.
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. Bulldogs free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: ---
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Melbourne vs. Bulldogs 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. Bulldogs start time
- Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Start Time: 3:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG
The AFL Round 22 game between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs will be played on Sunday, August 10, at the MCG in Melbourne.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 3:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 1:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, August 7
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 8
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong vs. Essendon | GMHBA Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 9
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. St. Kilda | MCG | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Sydney | Gabba | 4:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox /Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Gold Coast | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 10
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Giants vs. North Melbourne | Corroboree Oval Manuka | 1:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Melbourne vs. Bulldogs | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast vs. Adelaide | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |