Where can I watch AFL live in 2026?

The best places to watch AFL live are Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports. Here, you’ll be able to watch every match live or on demand, so you’ll never miss a single highlight!

Can I watch AFL for free in 2026?

There are three ways to watch AFL for free next season. Channel 7 will continue to broadcast limited free-to-air coverage on TV. For a full, ad-free experience, you can also watch AFL games free on Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports for a limited time with a free trial.

Can I watch AFL on free-to-air TV?

Channel 7 continues to provide limited AFL coverage in Australia in 2026. This means you’ll be able to catch many games on free-to-air TV, as well as on-demand replays on 7plus.

How many rounds are there in the AFL 2026 season?

As with previous seasons, there will be 25 rounds in the AFL 2026 season. However, you won’t be able to watch every match on free-to-air Channel 7. For full coverage, head over to Foxtel or Kayo!

How can I watch AFL games on my phone?

You can watch AFL on your phone using either the Foxtel Go or Kayo Sports apps, which come free with respective trials and subscriptions.

Where can I watch AFL highlights online?

You can get quick highlights on the official AFL website/app, as well as on 7plus and YouTube. You can also get shorter, highlight-packed games with Kayo Minis on Kayo Sports.

Watch Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers AFL

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Last time these two teams faced each other Carlton Blues upset the local crowd beating Essendon Bombers 90 - 56 at Marvel Stadium (Melbourne).

Past Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers Results

Essendon Bombers

Carlton Blues

Thursday, 21 August 2025

56 - 90

Carlton Blues

Essendon Bombers

Sunday, 8 June 2025

78 - 70

Essendon Bombers

Carlton Blues

Sunday, 9 June 2024

70 - 96

Carlton Blues

Essendon Bombers

Sunday, 11 June 2023

52 - 86

Essendon Bombers

Carlton Blues

Friday, 10 June 2022

54 - 80

Essendon Bombers

Carlton Blues

Sunday, 2 May 2021

107 - 123

Carlton Blues and Essendon Bombers in the 2025 Ladder

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	G	PTS
1	Adelaide Crows	23	18	0	5	139.33	72
2	Geelong Cats	23	17	0	6	141.48	68
3	Brisbane Lions	23	16	1	6	114.25	66
4	Collingwood	23	16	0	7	122.37	64
5	GWS Giants	23	16	0	7	115.27	64
6	Fremantle Dockers	23	16	0	7	108.98	64
7	Gold Coast Suns	23	15	0	8	124.89	60
8	Hawthorn Hawks	23	15	0	8	120.93	60
9	Western Bulldogs	23	14	0	9	136.98	56
10	Sydney Swans	23	12	0	11	97.00	48
11	Carlton Blues	23	9	0	14	96.67	36
12	St Kilda Saints	23	9	0	14	88.54	36
13	Port Adelaide Power	23	9	0	14	79.82	36
14	Melbourne Demons	23	7	0	16	93.33	28
15	Essendon Bombers	23	6	0	17	69.49	24
16	North Melbourne	23	5	1	17	76.32	22
17	Richmond Tigers	23	5	0	18	65.95	20
18	West Coast Eagles	23	1	0	22	60.13	4

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