The AAMI Community Series gets underway with a preseason showdown between the Geelong and Essendon at GMHBA Stadium. Both teams head into this match with confidence after solid hit-outs in match simulations.
Geelong showed its attacking firepower in a high-scoring contest against Hawthorn, securing a 106-86 victory. Meanwhile, Essendon impressed with a composed 77-58 win over the Western Bulldogs.
The Cats have long been one of the AFL’s most consistent forces, finishing last season with a strong 15-8 record. The Bombers, on the other hand, started the year on a promising note but couldn’t maintain momentum, closing out their campaign at 11-11.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Geelong vs. Essendon free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: N/A
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the AFL pre-season.
Fans can stream Geelong vs. Essendon 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.
Geelong vs. Essendon start time
- Date: Tuesday, February 25
- Start Time: 7:10 p.m. AEDT
- Venue & Location: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
The AFL Community Series 2025 pre-season fixture between Geelong and Essendon will be played on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:10 p.m. AEDT.
It will be played at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Tuesday, February 25 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Tuesday, February 25 | 6:40 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Tuesday, February 25 | 4:10 p.m. |
AFL Community Series 2025 pre-season fixtures
Feb 25-Mar 3 (Official practice matches)
| Date/Time (AEDT) | Fixture | Venue |
Tue Feb 25 7:10pm | Geelong vs. Essendon | GMHBA Stadium |
Wed Feb 26 7:10pm | Richmond vs. Collingwood | Ikon Park |
Thu Feb 27 5:20pm | Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs | UTas Stadium |
Thu Feb 27 8:10pm | Brisbane vs. Adelaide | Brighton Homes Arena |
Fri Feb 28 5:20pm | GWS vs. Carlton | Manuka Oval |
Fri Feb 28 8:10pm | Gold Coast vs. Sydney | People First Stadium |
Sat Mar 1 3:20pm | St Kilda vs. Port Adelaide | RSEA Park |
Sat Mar 1 6:10pm | West Coast vs. North Melbourne | Hands Oval |
Sun Mar 2 6:10pm | Fremantle vs. Melbourne | Rushton Park |