North Melbourne will take on the Western Bulldogs in Round 17 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) at the Marvel Stadium on Thursday.
The Melbourne team has been struggling for form and has managed only four wins in the 15 matches so far. With 10 losses and a surprise draw against the 2024 Premiers, the Brisbane Lions, the Kangaroos have failed have stayed stuck near the bottom of the ladder.
The Bulldogs. meanwhile, have had their ups and downs. After a strong start, when they won five of the first eight games, their form dipped in the next six matches. But the team has rebounded with three straight wins to punch back into the seventh spot 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.
North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- 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 Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream North 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.
North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs start time
- Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The AFL Round 17 game between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs will be played on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Marvel Stadium 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, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, July 3 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, July 3 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 4
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast Eagles vs. GWS Giants | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
Saturday, July 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Marvel Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide | Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle | SCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |