How to watch AFL practice games: TV channel, live stream for pre-season match simulation
The AFL is finally back and you can get in shape with a range of practice games and game simulations over the next few weeks.
While not the real deal, AFL fans will get a pre-season treat as all games – both practice and simulation – will be streamed live.
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How to watch AFL practice games and game simulations?
You can watch every AFL practice game and match simulation via Foxfooty – which is broadcast Foxtel And kayo.
Fox Footy’s expert teams will provide commentary at the official practice games from March 2nd to 4th, providing analysis and opinion.
Participation in all training games and game simulations is free for fans.
AFL 2023 Pre-Season Fixture
Week One – 23rd-24th February (match simulation)
| Date | Fit | local time | Stadion | format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 23.02 | Geelong vs Hawthorn | 4 p.m | GMHBA Stadium | 4x20min (no time on) |
| Thu 23.02 | Gold Coast vs. Essendon | 4 p.m | Austworld Center Oval | 6x25min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | North Melbourne vs Richmond | 10:00 a.m | Arden Street Oval | 4x25min + 2x20min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | Carlton versus Collingwood | 11:00 o’clock | IKON Park | 4x25min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | Sydney vs Brisbane | 12.00 | Tram oval | 4x25min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | St Kilda vs Melbourne | 4 p.m | RSEA Park | 6x25min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | Fremantle vs. Adelaide | 3:30 p.m | Victor George Kallis Oval | 6x25min + 1x20min (no time on) |
| Fri 24.02 | West Coast towards Port Adelaide | 4:40 p.m | Natural Resources Park | 4x28min + 2x20min (no time on) |
*Western Bulldogs and GWS will not participate in the first week of practice games.
Second week – 2nd-4th March (Official Practice Matches)
| Date | Fit | Local time (EDT) | Stadion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu March 2nd | Hawthorn vs. Collingwood | 5:10 p.m | UTAS Stadium |
| Thursday March 2nd | Fremantle vs Port Adelaide | 16:10 (19:10) | Fremantle oval |
| Thu March 2nd | Brisbane versus Geelong | 19:10 (20:10) | Brighton Homes Arena |
| Fri March 3rd | St Kilda vs Essendon | 4:10 p.m | RSEA Park |
| Fri March 3rd | Sydney versus Carlton | 7:10 p.m | Blacktown International Sports Park |
| Fri March 3rd | West Coast vs. Adelaide | 16:40 (19:40) | Natural Resources Park |
| Sat March 4th | GWS vs. Gold Coast | 12:10 p.m | Blacktown International Sports Park |
| Sat March 4th | Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne | 1:10 p.m | IKON Park |
| Sat March 4th | Melbourne vs Richmond | 4:10 p.m | Casey Fields |