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Where to watch Richmond vs. Geelong: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match

Saino Zachariah

Where to watch Richmond vs. Geelong: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for AFL match image

The 2025 AFL season's Round 24 match sees the Richmond Tigers take on the Geelong Cats in a Saturday evening clash at the MCG.

The Tigers sit in the bottom two on the points ladder but are in a relatively safe position to avoid the wooden spoon, having won five games compared to West Coast's one. However, they will be disappointed by their 135-87 loss to the Kangaroos last week, who have leapfrogged them to 16th place.

Apart from Geelong, only the toppers, Adelaide, have been in as good a form recently, with a perfect record and winning all their last five matches. The Cats hold the destiny of what their finals will look like in their own hands: they can secure a top-two finish, potentially finish first, and guarantee a pair of home finals.

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.

Richmond vs. Geelong free live stream, free-to-air channel

  • Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
  • TV Channel: Fox Footy
  • Free-to-air: ---

Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.

Fans can stream Richmond vs. Geelong 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.

Richmond vs. Geelong start time

  • Date: Saturday, August 23
  • Start Time: 4:15 p.m. AEST  
  • Venue & Location: MCG

The AFL Round 24 game between the Richmond Tigers and Geelong Cats will be played on Saturday, August 23 at the MCG in Victoria, Australia.

Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeSat, Aug. 234:15 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeSat, Aug. 233:45 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSat, Aug. 232:15 p.m.

AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week

Thursday, August 21

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Essendon vs. CarltonMCG7:30 p.m.Fox/Kayo, Binge

Friday, August 22

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Livestream
Collingwood vs. MelbourneMCG7:10 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge
Port Adelaide vs. Gold CoastAdelaide Oval8:10 p.m.TBC

Saturday, August 23

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
North Melbourne vs. AdelaideMarvel Stadium1:20 p.m.Seven, Fox/ Kayo
Richmond vs. GeelongMCG4:15 p.m.Fox /Kayo
West Coast vs. SydneyOptus Stadium7:35 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo

Sunday, August 24

FixtureVenueTime (AEST)TV/Stream
GWS Giants vs. St. KildaENGIE Stadium12:20 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo
Bulldogs vs. FremantleMarvel Stadium3:15 p.m.Fox/Kayo
Brisbane vs. HawthornGabba7:20 p.m.Seven, Fox/Kayo

Saino Zachariah

Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Mirror UK & US, Irish Star, and Express where he has covered MLB, football, tennis, and basketball. 

Starting his journey through fantasy sports, he developed a keen eye for numbers and trends shaping the game's narrative. Despite a background in science, he draws inspiration from art, film, and history.