You can watch the AFL Draft in Australia through a mix of official AFL platforms, pay TV, and streaming services, plus fan-run live shows online.

Main ways to watch

  • Fox Footy (Foxtel / Foxtel Now)
    • The national TV broadcast of the AFL Draft is carried live on the Fox Footy channel.
* Available via a Foxtel cable/satellite subscription or Foxtel Now sports package.
  • Kayo Sports (streaming)
    • Kayo streams the Fox Footy coverage live, so you can watch the full draft online without a traditional Foxtel box.
* Works on most smart TVs, mobiles, tablets, and browsers with a sports subscription.
  • AFL.com.au and AFL Live Official App
    • AFL Media produces a Draft Night Live show that streams on AFL.com.au and in the official AFL Live app, starting before the first pick and running through the night.
* These streams include analysis, interviews and live reaction to each selection.

Typical 2025–2026 broadcast details

  • The 2025 AFL Draft runs over two nights, usually from 7:00pm AEDT each night.
  • Coverage is:
    • Live on Fox Footy and Kayo nationally.
    • Simulcast via AFL.com.au and the AFL app with AFL’s own panel show.
  • Rookie and pre-season drafts are generally shorter events streamed on AFL.com.au and the AFL app rather than full TV productions.

Extra options and fan content

  • Club and fan YouTube shows
    • AFL fan channels host live watch-alongs of the televised draft broadcast, offering reaction, chat, and analysis while you sync with your own TV or stream.
* These do not replace the official broadcast but can be a fun second-screen experience.
  • Forum and social coverage
    • AFL forums and Reddit threads provide live pick-by-pick text updates, especially useful if you cannot access Fox Footy or Kayo.
* Official club sites and social media also live-post their selections throughout the night.

Quick checklist (AFL draft where to watch)

  • Want full TV coverage?
    • Get Fox Footy through Foxtel or Foxtel Now.
  • Prefer streaming only?
    • Use Kayo Sports or stream via AFL.com.au / AFL Live app.
  • No subscription, just updates and vibe?
    • Follow AFL.com.au live blog , fan forums, or YouTube draft shows alongside social media.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.