The Sydney Swans take on Richmond in Round 1 of the 2025 Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) season at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney.
The Swans had a rather distasteful season in 2024 as they finished all the way down in 15th on the ladder. They managed just three wins, two of which came in the first three weeks, alongside eight losses through the campaign.
Richmond had a great season in 2024 as they reached the Finals Series after ending the home-and-away campaign placed seventh of the ladder. However, they fell on the first hurdle after losing to Port Adelaide in the Qualifying Final.
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. Richmond free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: --
Kayo and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Sydney vs. Richmond 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. Richmond start time
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Start Time: 6:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
The AFLW Round 1 game between the Sydney Swans and Richmond will be played on Friday, August 15 at 6:15 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the North Sydney Oval 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 | Friday, August 15 | 6:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, August 15 | 5:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, August 15 | 4:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, August 14
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton vs. Collingwood | IKON Park | 7:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Sullivan Logistics Stadium | 9:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 15
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans vs. Richmond | North Sydney Oval | 6:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Saturday, August 16
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. Kangaroos | GMHBA Stadium | 3:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Essendon | Corroboree Group Oval | 5:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne | Mission Whitten Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Sunday, August 17
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Brighton Homes Arena | 12:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| St Kilda vs. Adelaide Crows | RSEA Park | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle Dockers | Alberton Oval | 4:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |