Collingwood and Melbourne meet at the MCG on Friday afternoon in a clash that has very different stakes for the two clubs.
The Magpies, sitting inside the top four, are looking to steady after three straight defeats that have dented their momentum heading into the finals. A strong percentage and their overall body of work still underline their credentials, but recent lapses in both midfield pressure and forward efficiency have been costly.
For Melbourne, the 2025 campaign has long slipped into salvage mode. Just one win in the last 5 games underlines a year that has lacked consistency, and with finals out of reach, the Demons now play for pride.
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.
Collingwood vs. Melbourne 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 Essendon vs. Carlton 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.
Collingwood vs. Melbourne start time
- Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Start Time: 7:10 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Round 24 game between Essendon and Carlton will be played on Friday, August 22, at 7:10 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the MCG in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, August 22 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, August 22 | 6:40 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, August 22 | 5:10 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, August 21
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Carlton | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
Friday, August 22
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood vs. Melbourne | MCG | 7:10 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Gold Coast | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
Saturday, August 23
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
| Richmond vs. Geelong Cats | MCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast vs. Sydney | Optus Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Giants vs. St. Kilda | ENGIE Stadium | 12:20 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
| Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |
| Brisbane vs. Hawthorn | Gabba | 7:20 p.m. | Fox Footy, Fox/Kayo |