What a first round of AFL matches that was! After the first games, we’re sure you’re equally as excited as us for the 2024 AFL Round 2 fixtures, and there are some cracking games coming up.
From Sydney Swans vs Essendon to Richmond vs Port Adelaide, this gameweek will surely stir up some delicious AFL action.
But perhaps the most anticipated match this week is between the St Kilda Saints and Collingwood Mapies, two teams that finished the 2023 AFL in strong positions (Collingwood, of course, claimed the Premiership title).
It will be interesting to see if Collingwood is up for the challenge this season, but St Kilda will also want to get off to a strong start, and what better way to announce yourself this season than by defeating the current Premiers?
What time is the Saints vs Magpies game on TV tonight?
The St Kilda Saints face off against last year’s champions the Collingwood Magpies on Thursday, March 21, at the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
For match start-times in your specific area, check out the table below:
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | New Zealand |
| Time | 7:30pm | 7:00pm | 6:30pm | 4:30pm | 9:30pm |
Round 2 AFL TV fixtures and start times
The full TV fixtures for round 2 of the 2024 AFL season include several other must-see matches.
The games on Saturday Footy are especially intriguing, highlighted by the undefeated Sydney Swans (2-0) taking on the Essendon Bombers (1-0) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
For the TV providers, start times and channels that will broadcast these matches, check out the table below
| Match | Date/Time | TV Provider |
|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs Collingwood | Thu 21 March, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| Adelaide vs Geelong | Fri 22 March, 7:40pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| N. Melbourne vs Fremantle | Sat 23 March, 1:45pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hawthorn vs Melbourne | Sat 23 March, 4:35 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney vs Essendon | Sat 23 March, 7:30 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast | Sun 24 March, 1:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Richmond vs Port Adelaide | Sun 24 March, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| West Coast vs GWS | Sun 24 March, 6:50pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
* Please note that Network Seven’s assignment of matches to either channel 7 or 7Mate varies from state-to-state. The major exception to this rule is that every game involving a team that’s not based in Victoria is shown live in that team’s state on free-to-air (7/7Mate).
Where to stream AFL Round 2 games live
There are plenty of ways you can watch AFL Round 3 games, including the Saints vs Mapies. This week Channel 7 and 7Mate will broadcast four live AFL matches, including the featured clash of the round.
Meanwhile, every AFL game in every regular season round is available to watch on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
You can also stream the AFL games in round two on Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now, with pre-game coverage starting 30 minutes before kick-off.
| TV Channel | Channel 7 / Foxtel |
| Streaming Service | Kayo Sports / Foxtel Now |
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| Match | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Match | Date/Time |
| St Kilda vs Collingwood | March 21, 18:30 AEST |
| Adelaide vs Geelong | March 22, 18:40 AEST |
| North Melbourne vs Fremantle | March 23, 12:45 AEST |
| Hawthorn vs Melbourne | March 23, 15:35 AEST |
| Sydney vs Essendon | March 23, 18:30 AEST |
| Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast | March 24, 12:00 AEST |
| Richmond vs Port Adelaide | March 24, 15:00 AEST |
| West Coast vs Greater Western Sydney | March 24, 17:50 AEST |
