Where can I watch AFL live in 2025?

To watch AFL live, you will need to subscribe to streaming services like Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now, or Foxtel if you prefer a pay TV subscription. Through these options, you can access every AFL game live, including every round and finals series, with no ad breaks during play. AFL's broadcast rights with the Seven Network also continues this season. Footy fans can watch AFL live on free to air via Channel 7 with matches on Thursday nights, Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. For the first time, matches broadcast on Seven will also stream simultaneously on 7plus.

Is AFL available on free-to-air TV in 2025?

Yes, AFL games are broadcast live on Channel 7 and 7plus. However, only selected matches each week are available on the network. To watch every match live, including Super Saturday, you'll need access to Fox Footy through Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Kayo Sports.

What streaming services show every AFL game live?

Fox Footy is the designated broadcaster of every AFL match live, including all home and away rounds, finals series, and exclusive games not shown on free-to-air TV. The Fox Sports Australia-owned channel is available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports with the latter offering a 7-day free trial to new customers. Foxtel’s streaming service Foxtel Now also offers Fox Footy and a longer 10-day free trial.

How can I stream AFL matches for free?

You can stream select AFL games for free on 7plus, which mirrors Channel 7’s live broadcast schedule for the first time. For full access and with no ad breaks, Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now offer free trials that allow you to watch all AFL games live for a limited time. Selected live and on demand AFL matches are also available to stream on BINGE, another streaming service with a free trial.

How many rounds are there in the 2025 AFL season?

There are 25 rounds in the 2025 AFL season. It will be followed by the finals series. Not all matches are available on Channel 7 and 7plus. Footy fans can opt to subscribe to premium pay TV services like Foxtel or streaming apps like Kayo and Foxtel Now to watch all rounds.

Can I watch AFL games on replay?

If you miss any games, you can still catch up with full AFL match replays available on Kayo, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now. Seven Network’s catch-up service 7plus also offers replays for selected matches broadcast on Channel 7, coverage however may vary depending on the game.

Where can I watch AFL highlights online?

Watching AFL highlights is another exciting time for footy fans. Fortunately, there are several ways to ensure you don’t miss out on the fun. To watch AFL highlights for free, simply go to the official AFL website or the AFL app. You can also catch the sport’s most exciting moments on 7plus and YouTube. Don’t have enough time to watch the entire game? Kayo Sports offers a shorter recap with its Kayo Minis feature — condensed replays that keep all the best bits.

When is the 2025 AFL Grand Final?

The ultimate highlight of the season is the 2025 AFL Grand Final, which will take place on Saturday, 27 September 2025. To watch live, it will be broadcast on Channel 7 and simultaneously streamed on 7plus. It is, however, worth noting that the Grand Final is excluded from Foxtel and Kayo’s live coverage due to AFL’s new deal with Channel 7, although a delayed coverage will be made available.

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AFL Match Preview for Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne

Can Essendon Bombers triumph at home over North Melbourne? Or will the away side silence the home crowd at Marvel Stadium (Melbourne)? CompareTV has all the streaming options so you can follow the game live in Australia.

Last time these two teams faced each other Essendon Bombers did their fans proud beating North Melbourne 106 - 66 at Marvel Stadium (Melbourne).

Essendon Bombers are currently 13 in the ladder, while North Melbourne sit at 15. No game is assured in the AFL, so there's everything to play for. Can Essendon Bombers secure a resounding win, or will North Melbourne be the ones to steal the show?

This game promises to be a great spectacle, so don’t miss it! Luckily, CompareTV has all the streaming options for the 2025 season of aussie rules right here. Watch Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne streaming live on Foxtel Now or Kayo!

Past Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Results

Essendon Bombers

North Melbourne

Sunday, 19 May 2024

106 - 66

North Melbourne

Essendon Bombers

Saturday, 12 August 2023

77 - 86

Essendon Bombers

North Melbourne

Sunday, 4 June 2023

105 - 99

Essendon Bombers

North Melbourne

Sunday, 31 July 2022

114 - 66

North Melbourne

Essendon Bombers

Sunday, 18 July 2021

74 - 92

Essendon Bombers

North Melbourne

Sunday, 23 May 2021

141 - 69

Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne in the 2025 Ladder

#	Team	MP	W	L	G	PTS
1	Brisbane Lions	5	5	0	120.00	20
2	Gold Coast Suns	4	4	0	168.28	16
3	GWS Giants	5	4	1	145.37	16
4	Collingwood	5	4	1	127.11	16
5	Hawthorn Hawks	5	4	1	111.82	16
6	Geelong Cats	5	3	2	131.33	12
7	Adelaide Crows	5	3	2	130.43	12
8	Fremantle Dockers	5	3	2	108.27	12
9	St Kilda Saints	5	3	2	103.25	12
10	Sydney Swans	5	2	3	103.19	8
11	Port Adelaide Power	5	2	3	96.05	8
12	Western Bulldogs	5	2	3	95.90	8
13	Essendon Bombers	4	2	2	90.75	8
14	Carlton Blues	5	1	4	103.63	4
15	North Melbourne	5	1	4	80.04	4
16	Richmond Tigers	5	1	4	59.65	4
17	Melbourne Demons	5	0	5	60.64	0
18	West Coast Eagles	5	0	5	49.75	0

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Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne in the 2025 Ladder

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