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

Ishika Dadhwal

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

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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:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Daylight TimeTuesday, February 257:10 p.m.
Australian Central Daylight TimeTuesday, February 256:40 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeTuesday, February 254:10 p.m.

AFL Community Series 2025 pre-season fixtures

Feb 25-Mar 3 (Official practice matches)

Date/Time (AEDT)FixtureVenue

Tue Feb 25

7:10pm

Geelong vs. EssendonGMHBA Stadium

Wed Feb 26

7:10pm

Richmond vs. Collingwood

Ikon Park

Thu Feb 27

5:20pm

Hawthorn vs. Western BulldogsUTas Stadium

Thu Feb 27

8:10pm

Brisbane vs. AdelaideBrighton Homes Arena

Fri Feb 28

5:20pm

GWS vs. CarltonManuka Oval

Fri Feb 28

8:10pm

Gold Coast vs. SydneyPeople First Stadium

Sat Mar 1

3:20pm

St Kilda vs. Port AdelaideRSEA Park

Sat Mar 1

6:10pm

West Coast vs. North MelbourneHands Oval

Sun Mar 2

6:10pm

Fremantle vs. MelbourneRushton Park

Editorial Team