The 2024 finalists, the Sydney Swans, will host North Melbourne in Round 19 of the 2025 AFL season at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
North Melbourne have endured a tough year, managing just four wins across the first 17 rounds. All four victories came in a six-game stretch, but the Kangaroos now find themselves on a three-game losing skid as they continue to struggle for consistency.
The Swans, meanwhile, have had a disappointing follow-up to last year’s Grand Final appearance. With eight wins from 18 games, they sit 13th on the ladder heading into this round. However, recent form offers some hope, with four of those wins coming in their last five outings.
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. North Melbourne free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: --
Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel 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 Sydney vs. North Melbourne 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. North Melbourne start time
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Start Time: 4:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: SCG, Sydney
The AFL Round 19 game between the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne will be played on Saturday, July 19 at 4:15 p.m. AEST.
It will be played 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 | Saturday, July 19 | 4:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, July 19 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, July 19 | 2:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 18
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs | Gabba | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, July 19
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Port Adelaide | UTAS Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. North Melbourne | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Melbourne | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 20
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. St Kilda | GMHBA Stadium | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Fremantle | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Adelaide Oval | 4:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |