Footy is a national treasure, with fans from across the country eager to watch their favourite AFL teams and players live.
However, with life’s various commitments it’s not always possible to be home in front of a television or computer. For fans on the go, mobile devices are a convenient alternative for watching live AFL games.
That’s why this guide will show you the best options for watching AFL games live, instantly, and in many cases entirely free.
AFL 2024 TV broadcast rights: Where to watch the games live
The live TV rights for the 2024 AFL season will once again be shared by Fox Footy and Network Seven.
The Seven Network, via channel 7 and 7Mate, will televise a minimum of three live games per round, as well as every match of the Finals Series including the AFL Grand Final.
It’s important to note that Seven have no live streaming rights during the regular season, as these belong exclusively to Fox Footy.
For comparison Fox Footy, courtesy of Foxtel, Telstra and Kayo Sports, will televise every match from every round live, and ad-break free, before the Grand Final. This includes up to five exclusive games each week.
Every match of the AFL regular season can also be streamed live via Foxtel Now, the Foxtel Go app, or the Kayo Sports platform.
Is the AFL live on TV tonight?
In this section you will find the next round of 2024 AFL fixtures, with the dates, times, venues and teams that will be playing this week.
Use this guide to check out which AFL broadcasters will be carrying the games live today on TV.
Watch the AFL live today with Kayo Sports
If you love Footy but have been hesitant to subscribe to Foxtel because of its higher cost, then Kayo is one alternative to consider.
For less money, you can receive everything that Foxtel has to offer when it comes to live sports, and it’s all available on a streaming TV service with an impressive variety of features.
Kayo Sports gives you access to the same AFL broadcasts as Fox Footy (every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play), and it currently offers a 7-day free trial for new customers.
Kayo does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it. All you need is to decide between the Kayo One vs Basic plan.
Devices available to Kayo users include select PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones, tablets, Smart TV’s, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 & 5, Amazon Fire Stick and more.
Kayo, also offers access to popular Footy programing such as AFL Tonight, AFL 360, On the Couch, Bounce, Face to Face, as well as pre-game and post-game shows.
For fans who want to catch up on the action after the live action have concluded, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20 minute recap that can be accessed on-demand.
Watch the AFL live today with Foxtel Now
FeaturedEvery AFL regular season game is available live on the Fox Footy channel, and can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality, and more.
You also have the option to watch the AFL live online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10-day free trial offer.
Foxtel Now is available to use on a range of compatible devices, including Smart TVs, mobile phones and tablets, game consoles and computers. You can also stream AFL games when you’re not at home using the Foxtel Go mobile app.
Fox Footy comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after a free trial.
It’s also important to note that there’s no lock-in contract or equipment fees, so you’re free to quit or pause your subscription at any time.
Watch the AFL live today with channel Seven
The Seven network is the official AFL free to air TV broadcaster in Australia, showing a minimum of three live games per round during the regular season.
As a rule, Channel Seven will televise AFL games on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while the network’s Sunday broadcast goes out on 7Mate.
The games televised by Seven during the regular season are available on TV only, meaning you can’t stream games via 7Plus, as these rights belong to Fox Footy.
This live coverage extends to every match of the Finals Series including the 2024 AFL Grand Final, for which the broadcaster does have exclusive TV and streaming rights.
Watch the AFL live today with Telstra
Telstra also offers Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and Kayo Sports, as users can get these services by simply adding their favorite provider to their accounts.
The exact same AFL programming as a regular Foxtel service is provided by Telstra’s Foxtel, which may be added as an extra service at a discounted monthly rate when a 12-month subscription is purchased.
Additionally, Foxtel Now from Telstra is typically offered at a lower monthly cost. You must first purchase the Foxtel Now Essentials Pack and then add the Sports HD Pack in order to watch live AFL games. It should be mentioned that no additional hardware or installation are needed.
Similarly, a cancel anytime function is frequently included in the Kayo Sports on Telstra bundle. Simply select from the Kayo Basic, or Kayo Premium plans to stream live AFL games. Much like Foxtel Now from Telstra bundle, the Kayo Sports plans does not require any additional equipment or installation.
AFL 2024 preview: Key dates and details
AFL fans throughout Australia are excited for the return of weekly footy action.
The 2024 Community Series, the official AFL pre-season, is set to kick off on February 27th and conclude on March 3rd. There will be a total of nine matches during this time, with every club participating in one game.
The premiership regular season starts March 7th and will conclude on the 28th of September. The regular season will be twenty-five weeks long, and each team will play a total of twenty-three matches.
After a successful debut, the Gather Round, where all 18 teams will play on the same weekend, will return to South Australia for its second iteration. This time it will be held from April 4 to 7, which is officially round four.
The 2024 Finals will begin in early September, and culminate with the AFL Grand Final on the 28th of September.
Watch your favourite AFL team tonight
If you’re looking for a specific team or player, this section will provide details for each club’s current fixtures, TV rights and where to watch their games today.
