The 2025 AFL season's Round 20 match on Friday night sees the GWS Giants take on the Sydney Swans at the ENGIE Stadium.
The Giants are on a five-game winning streak and have a 12-6 record in the season, sitting sixth on the ladder. They face cross-town rivals, the Swans, against whom they have a poor recent record. However, GWS have performed well at ENGIE stadium - winning five of their six matches this year.
The Swans, meanwhile, might have left their finals chase a little late but still remain a top-eight contender, hoping the teams above them slip up. They have a 9-9 record in the season, two wins outside the finals spot.
The Swans have dominated recent matchups against the Giants, winning six straight meetings. Midfielder Isaac Heeney enters this clash in red-hot form, having torn through opposition sides in recent weeks.
GWS won’t need reminding of last year’s finals, where Heeney played a pivotal role in securing the Swans' first-ever September victory over their cross-town rivals.
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.
GWS Giants vs. Sydney free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 3
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Friday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy and free-to-air channel on Channel Seven.
Fans can stream GWS Giants vs. Sydney 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.
GWS Giants vs. Sydney start time
- Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
- Start Time: 7:50 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: ENGIE Stadium
The AFL Round 20 game between GWS Giants and Sydney Swans will be played on Friday, July 25, at the ENGIE Stadium.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 5:50 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn vs. Carlton | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 25
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| GWS Giants vs. Sydney | ENGIE Stadium | 7:50 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
Saturday, July 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. Brisbane | People First Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. West Coast | Optus Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| North Melbourne vs. Geelong | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Port Adelaide | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/ Kayo |
Sunday, July 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. Collingwood | MCG | 1:10 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| St. Kilda vs. Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven Mate, Fox Sports 3/ Kayo |