The Saturday night clash at Manuka Oval in Round 7 of the 2025 AFL season will see bitter rivals Greater Western Sydney Giants and Western Bulldogs face off against each other again.
After scoring 100 points in each of their previous two wins, the GWS Giants suffered an 18-point loss against the Adelaide Crows last week. The Giants are back at Manuka Oval in Canberra for the first time this season, where they have won all their past four games.
The Giants might be the hardest side to play against at the moment. They have conceded the fewest disposals in the competition to midfielders and key forwards as they look to maintain consistency in defence.
On the other hand, Western Bulldogs enter into this clash with a 3-3 record and a fit Marcus Bontempelli back in the side last week. Their captain's return also coincided with a 71-point victory over the St Kilda Saints in Round 6.
However, the Bulldogs will continue without their towering forward, Sam Darcy, who is set to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines for a knee surgery. While he avoided what was earlier feared to be an ACL injury, the ongoing recovery will still keep him out for a significant time.
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.
GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: 7mate
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV via Fox Footy and with a free-to-air option on Seven Network's 7mate.
Fans can stream GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs 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.
GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs start time
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Start Time: 7:35 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Manuka Oval
The AFL Round 7 game between GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs will be played on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
It will be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, April 26 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, April 26 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, April 26 | 5:35 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, April 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Demons vs. Richmond | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, April 25
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood vs. Essendon | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
| Fremantle vs. Adelaide | Optus Stadium | 8:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, April 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. North Melbourne | Adelaide Oval | 4:15 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Bulldogs | Manuka Oval | 7:35 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
Sunday, April 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. Sydney Swans | People First Stadium | 1:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Geelong | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Fox Sports 3/Kayo, Binge |
| Hawthorn vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 4:45 p.m. | Fox Footy/Kayo |
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