The 2025 AFL season's Round 23 match sees the Sydney Swans take on the Geelong Cats in a Sunday afternoon clash at the SCG.
2024 grand finalists Sydney got off to a rocky start this season. While they tried to mount a late push for a finals spot, a heavy loss to the GWS Giants -- their only defeat in the last six games -- ultimately ended their chase.
The Swans have little to play for, but they can still shake up the top eight, as they showed last week with a narrow 92-90 win over the Brisbane Lions. That result dropped the Lions to fifth.
Now Sydney faces a Geelong side sitting second on the ladder with a strong percentage of 139.8. While the Cats can afford a loss and still hold on to a top-four spot, a win could see them potentially leapfrog the Crows, who face another contender in Collingwood.
Geelong have won four straight games but haven’t locked in a double chance yet. A win in this tough clash with Sydney, followed by a victory over a relatively easier Richmond, would be the straightforward way to seal their spot.
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. Geelong free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Seven Plus
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 3
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo Sports, 7 Plus 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 Sports 3 and the free-to-air channel on Channel 7.
Fans can stream Sydney vs. Geelong 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. Geelong start time
- Date: Sunday, August 17
- Start Time: 3:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: SCG
The AFL Round 23 game between the Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats will be played on Sunday, August 17 at the SCG in New South Wales, Australia.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 17 | 3:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 17 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 17 | 1:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Friday, August 15
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. St. Kilda | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Brisbane | Optus Stadium | 8:20 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 16
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. GWS Giants | People First Stadium | 12:35 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox Sports 3/ Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Port Adelaide | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Hawthorn vs. Melbourne | MCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Collingwood | Adelaide Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Richmond | Ninja Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Sydney vs. Geelong | SCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| Bulldogs vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |