The 2025 AFL season's Round 17 match sees the Sydney Swans take on the Fremantle Dockers on Sunday afternoon at the SCG.
The Swans are three wins outside the top eight but have a poor percentage and cannot afford to lose more matches to keep their arduous march for a finals spot alive. They have just two wins in their last five matches with odds stacked against them, sitting in 12th place on the ladder with a 6-9 record.
Fremantle recorded their sixth straight win after surviving a scare against St Kilda. They remain outside the top four, sitting in an eighth spot on 40 points, only by a difference in percentage (110.4).
But the Dockers will hope to avoid slip-ups against a desperate Swans outfit. The Gold Coast are right behind them on the ladder with 36 points and a better percentage (120.3).
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.
Sydney vs. Fremantle 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 Sunday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Sydney vs. Fremantle 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.
Sydney vs. Fremantle start time
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Start Time: 1:10 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: SCG
The AFL Round 17 game between Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers will be played on Sunday, July 6 at the SCG in Sydney, New South Wales.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 1:10 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 12:40 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Jul. 6 | 11:10 a.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 | 7:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast vs. GWS Giants | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Channel Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 5
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Gold Coast | Marvel Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Geelong vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Port Adelaide | Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Hawthorn | Marvel Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
Sunday, July 6
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney vs. Fremantle | SCG | 1:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 3:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |