The Sydney Swans, who were formerly known as the South Melbourne Football Club before relocating, are one of the oldest teams in AFL with a history that goes back to 1874. They were also one of the first teams based outside of Victoria. The Sydney Swans have played in the AFL premiership grand final three times since 2012, the most recent being a 2016 loss against the Western Bulldogs. In the time since, the Swans have faded into mediocrity along with AFL clubs that haven’t seen a finals season for decades. But, 2021 has been an incredible turnaround for the Bloods. One that will likely see them close to the big game.
With the team’s huge legacy of greats, the current crop of Swans players is still very decorated. The obvious name that comes to mind is two-time Coleman Medalist Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, though he is joined by future Brownlow, Coleman or even Norm Smith medallists like Isaac Heeney, Tom Papley, Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker and Dane Rampe.
2021 Sydney Swans Preview
Premiership and All-Australian head coach, John Longmire has led the team to finals multiple times and is sure he can lead them to another AFL Grand Final this term. The club hasn’t been much of a league favourite since 2016, but something about the 2021 COVID-19 season has rallied the Swans up the premiership ladder.
Currently sitting in the top 8 of the AFL ladder, the Sydney Swans are still claiming fewer losses than most teams. Their losses currently come from finals contenders like Port Adelaide and longtime rivals Hawthorn. A matchup against fellow Sydney rival, the GWS Giants is looming which always makes for an intense proof of strength for the winner.
Part of their rise is down to the Swans’ team of young guns. The Sydney roster of rookies is impressive, with young guns like Errol Gulden and Logan McDonald already proving their worth. Now that the Swans are fierce once again, it’s not hard to see another AFL grand final coming to the real pride of Sydney.
Sydney Swans TV Rights and 2021 Broadcast Guide
Fortunately, there are several options for watching the Sydney Swans live in Australia, including the Seven Network, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports. Seven is the official AFL free to air broadcaster and will show only selected Sydney Swans matches live during the 2021 season across Seven and 7mate. Seven’s TV coverage is headed by Hamish McLachlan, Brian Taylor and James Brayshaw, alongside some new recruits in the shape of retired stars Luke Hodge and Jobe Watson, and the returning Daisy Pearce. Seven also offers a range of programming dedicated to AFL such as The Front Bar, Talking Footy and Armchair Experts.
For comparison and as shown in the TV schedule below, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports will televise all 22 Sydney Swans games during the 2021 AFL season. That’s every Swans match before the finals shown live on their dedicated Fox Footy channel.
As well as these live matches and the option to watch replays at a later time, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports will also have a wide range of AFL programming that includes AFL 360, AFL Tonight and a new look Bounce. There will also be some familiar faces in the studio this season with live games fronted by Eddie McGuire and Sarah Jones. Match commentary will be made up of a team of former stars including Ben Dixon, Gerard Healy and Dermott Brereton.
What time is the Swans game today on TV? (Sydney time)
Check out all the upcoming AFL fixtures including Sydney Swans games today, as well as the providers who will show games live.
| Game | Date / Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs Sydney Swans | LIVE: Sat, 31 July – 7.40pm | Seven / Foxtel / Kayo |
| St Kilda vs Sydney Swans | LIVE: Thu, 05 Aug – TBC | Foxtel / Kayo |
| St Kilda vs Sydney Swans | LIVE: Sun, 08 Aug – TBC | Foxtel / Kayo |
*Fixtures shown as Sydney time, adjust for regional differences. The Swans free to air matches on channel 7 do not offer full TV replays and are limited by the AFL broadcast agreement.
How to watch the Sydney Swans live online
If you enjoy AFL action then Fox Footy (Foxtel/Kayo) is the channel for you, televising every AFL game from every round Live and in HD before the Grand Final. This includes the matches not available on Free to Air TV and replays of the games you missed.
Stream Sydney Swans Live and FREE with Kayo Sports
You can watch the Sydney Swans with Kayo Sports, which has a 14 day free trial for new customers. With the Kayo trial, you will have access to these same AFL broadcasts as Fox Footy so you can stream all Sydney Swans games live using eligible mobile devices (Grand Final excluded). Kayo Sports doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it.
For fans who want to catch up on the action, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20-minute recap after play has concluded. Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.
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Live sport returns to Kayo, with every game and every action from AFL, NRL, Supercars, NBA, Formula 1 and more – all available on Kayo’s 14 day trial.
Watch Sydney Swans with Foxtel
Fox Footy can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
You also have the option to watch the Sydney Swans online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10 day free trial. This option also includes the ability to stream AFL using the Foxtel Go app. Fox Footy comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after your free trial.
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Watch sport and entertainment with a Foxtel Now’s 10 day free trial. Access TV entertainment for only $25 /month, or add sport for a further $29/month after your trial is over!
Stream Sydney Swans games with Telstra
Telstra customers can get great deals for watching the Sydney Swans on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now. With the Telstra Kayo Offer, you can get a $10 per month reduction on Basic ($15/month) and Premium ($25/month) plans. The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack ($29) on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract.
Cheapest way to watch sport on Kayo this season
The best offer for Kayo is on Telstra this season. As a Telstra customer, get $10 off per month your Kayo subscription (so that’s just $15/month)! Claim this before 31 May 2022.
Watch Sydney Swans on Free To Air
Selected games across the AFL season, including the Grand Final, are available to watch on free to air via Seven and their streaming platform, 7Mate. This is a great option if you are a neutral fan, but not ideal if you want to watch every Swans game from every round.
Channel 7 vs Foxtel TV Fixtures
While the Channel Seven television coverage is limited to four contests per week, Fox Footy (Foxtel/Kayo) will televise every match in every Round Live, before the Grand Final, with five exclusive games each week and the option to stream the AFL live online.
| Day / Time / Event | Channel |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
| Friday Night | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
| Saturday Afternoon Game 1 | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
| Saturday Afternoon Game 2 | Foxtel |
| Saturday Evening | Foxtel |
| Saturday Night Game 1 | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
| Saturday Night Game 2 | Foxtel |
| Sunday Afternoon Game 1 | Foxtel |
| Sunday Afternoon Game 2 | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
| Sunday Evening | Foxtel |
| Monday & Public Holidays | Ch. 7 and Foxtel |
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Stream AFL with your favourite device
Here are some of the best devices to use when streaming sport on your home TV or mobile device.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
– PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
– iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (iOS 9.3.5 or above)
– Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (Android 5 and above)
– Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
– Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
– Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
– Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Kayo
– PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
– iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 11+ and Android 6+)
– Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available
– Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
– Telstra TV: Yes – SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
– Android TV: Yes – Via
– Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
– Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2021 models
– Playstation and Xbox: App in development – expected 2021
