The 2016 AFL season kicks off tonight in Melbourne with Carlton and Richmond doing battle at the MCG. If you want to know when you can see the footy on TV in your part of the world, check out the schedule below.
As always schedules are subject to change at the discretion of the local broadcaster so please check local guides for updates.
| GAME | DATE | TIMESLOT | MATCH | VENUE | STATE | LOCAL TIME | GMT | NETWORK | SD/HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday March 24 | Night | Richmond vs. Carlton | MCG | VIC | 19:20 | 08:20 | SEVEN | SD |
| 2 | Saturday March 26 | Day | Melbourne vs. GWS GIANTS | MCG | VIC | 13:40 | 02:40 | FOX | HD |
| 3 | Saturday March 26 | Twilight | Gold Coast SUNS vs. Essendon | Metricon Stadium | QLD | 15:35 | 05:35 | FOX | HD |
| 4 | Saturday March 26 | Night | Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood | SCG | NSW | 19:25 | 08:25 | SEVEN | SD |
| 5 | Saturday March 26 | Night | North Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows | Etihad Stadium | VIC | 19:25 | 08:25 | FOX | HD |
| 6 | Sunday March 27 | Early | Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle | Etihad Stadium | VIC | 13:10 | 02:10 | FOX | HD |
| 7 | Sunday March 27 | Day | Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda | Adelaide Oval | SA | 14:50 | 04:20 | SEVEN | SD |
| 8 | Sunday March 27 | Twilight | West Coast Eagles vs. Brisbane Lions | Domain Stadium | WA | 16:40 | 08:40 | FOX | HD |
| 9 | Monday March 28 | Day | Geelong Cats vs. Hawthorn | MCG | VIC | 15:20 | 04:20 | SEVEN | SD |
| TERRITORY/NETWORK | GAME 1 | GAME 2 | GAME 3 | GAME 4 | GAME 5 | GAME 6 | GAME 7 | GAME 8 | GAME 9 | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA PLUS | ||||||||||
| Asia | - | 26/3 @ 10:30 HKT (Live) | 26/3 @ 13:30 HKT (Live) | 26/3 @ 16:00 HKT (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 10:00 HKT (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 16:30 HKT (Live) | 28/3 @ 15:00 HKT (Delay) | 31/3 @ 02:00 HKT |
| Pacific | - | 26/3 @ 14:30 Fiji (Live) | 26/3 @ 17:30 Fiji (Live) | 26/3 @ 20:00 Fiji (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 14:00 Fiji (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 20:30 Fiji (Live) | 28/3 @ 19:00 Fiji (Delay) | 31/3 @ 06:00 Fiji |
| India | - | 26/3 @ 08:00 IND (Live) | 26/3 @ 11:00 IND (Live) | 26/3 @ 13:30 IND (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 07:30 IND (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 14:00 IND (Live) | 28/3 @ 12:30 IND (Delay) | 30/3 @ 23:30 IND |
| ESPN - BT SPORT | ||||||||||
| UK & Ireland | 24/3 @ 08:00 GMT (Live) | - | - | 26/3 @ 08:00 GMT (Live) | - | - | 27/3 @ 05:00 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 09:30 GMT (Live) | 28/3 @ 05:00 GMT (Live) | 29/3 @ 18:30 GMT |
| ESPN | ||||||||||
| Caribbean | 24/3 @ 04:00 ET (Live) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30/2 @ 14:00 ET |
| FOX SPORTS 2 | ||||||||||
| USA | - | - | - | 26/3 @ 04:00 EDT (Live) | - | 26/3 @ 22:00 EDT (Live) | - | - | - | - |
| FOX SOCCER PLUS | ||||||||||
| USA | 24/3 @ 04:00 EDT (Live) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27/3 @ 24:00 EDT (Live) | 29/3 @ 23:30 EDT |
| ORBIT SHOWTIME NETWORK | ||||||||||
| Middle East | 24/3 @ 08:00 GMT (Live) | - | - | 26/3 @ 08:00 GMT (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 02:00 GMT (Live) | - | - | 28/3 @ 04:00 GMT (Live) | 29/3 @ 15:00 GMT |
| OTLSM - Boats & Cruises | ||||||||||
| Worldwide (excl. Aust) | 24/3 @ 08:00 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 02:30 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 05:30 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 08:20 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 08:20 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 02:00 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 04:00 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 08:30 GMT (Live) | 28/3 @ 04:00 GMT (Live) | - |
| SKY SPORTS | ||||||||||
| New Zealand | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28/3 @ 24:00 NZDT (Delay) | - |
| TSN 2 | ||||||||||
| Canada | 25/3 @ 11:00 EDT (Delay) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27/3 @ 24:00 EDT (Live) | - |
| TVNZ | ||||||||||
| New Zealand | 24/3 @ 21:00 NZDT (Live) | 26/3 @ 15:30 NZDT (Live) | - | 26/3 @ 21:00 NZDT (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 15:00 NZDT (Live) | - | 27/3 @ 22:35 NZDT (Delay) | 28/3 @ 23:45 NZDT (Delay) | 30/3 @ 18:00 NZDT |
| WATCHAFL.COM.AU | ||||||||||
| Worldwide (excl. Aust) | 24/3 @ 08:20 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 02:40 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 05:35 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 08:25 GMT (Live) | 26/3 @ 08:25 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 02:10 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 04:20 GMT (Live) | 27/3 @ 08:40 GMT (Live) | 28/3 @ 04:20 GMT (Live) | - |