Gold Coast will be desperate to bounce back after a Round 1 loss as they return home to Carrara to face the in-form Sydney Swans.
The Suns have struggled for consistency in recent seasons and will need stars like Charlie Rowbottom and Claudia Whitfort to step up if they’re to match Sydney’s contested strength. With their forward line still finding its rhythm, Gold Coast must capitalise on every opportunity inside 50 to avoid slipping to 0–2.
Sydney, meanwhile, comes in full of confidence after opening their campaign with a strong win and riding momentum from last year’s breakthrough finals push. Led by Chloe Molloy, the Swans’ speed and pressure game has become their trademark, and they’ll back themselves to unsettle the Suns on their home deck.
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.
Gold Coast vs. Sydney free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Binge, 7+
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 5
- Free-to-air: 7 Mate
Kayo, Binge, and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Sports 5 and free-to-air on 7 Mate.
Fans can stream Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast vs. Sydney start time
- Date: Saturday, August 23
- Start Time: 3:05 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: People First Stadium, Queensland
The AFLW Round 2 game between Gold Coast and Sydney will be played on Saturday, August 23, at 3:05 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at People First Stadium in Queensland, Australia.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, August 23 | 3:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, August 23 | 2:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, August 23 | 1:05 p.m. |
AFLW 2025 fixture schedule this week
Saturday, August 23
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood vs. GWS Giants | Victoria Park | 1:05 p.m. | Fox Sports 5/ Kayo |
| Melbourne vs. St Kilda | Casey Fields | 3:05 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 5/Kayo, Binge |
| Gold Coast vs. Sydney | People First Stadium | 3:05 p.m. | Fox Sports 6/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Brisbane | Fremantle Community Park Oval | 5:05 p.m. | Fox Sports 5/Kayo, Binge |
| Hawthorn vs. Carlton | Kinetic Stadium | 7:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 5/Kayo, Binge |
Sunday, August 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. Bulldogs | IKON Park | 12:35 p.m. | Fox Sports 5/Kayo, Binge |
| North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide | Arden Street Oval | 1:05 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 5/Kayo |
| Essendon vs. West Coast | Windy Hill | 2:35 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo |
| Adelaide vs. Geelong | Thomas Farm Oval | 3:05 p.m. | Fox Sports 6/Kayo |