South Australian AFL fans set for big TV win with Crows and Power matches live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport
The live and free coverage returns this Saturday night with South Australia's fiercest rivalry, the Showdown, from 7.00pm on Seven and 7plus Sport.
In the lead-up to the 57th Showdown, fans can catch a special preview show live and free from 7.00pm on Seven and 7plus Sport, hosted by 7NEWS Adelaide Sport Reporters Bruce Abernethy and Andrew Hayes.
The duo will deliver all the key pre-game analysis, with live crosses to 7NEWS Adelaide Sport Presenter Mark Soderstrom at Adelaide Oval for the latest breaking news and updates from both camps.
Abernethy and Hayes will also return at halftime and post-match to provide a comprehensive wrap-up of the clash.
Seven Network Head of AFL and Sport Innovation, Gary O'Keeffe, said: 'Seven remains committed to making the game as accessible as possible to all Australians.
'We're thrilled to offer South Australian-based footy fans more live and free footy on Seven and 7plus Sport for the remainder of the 2025 AFL Premiership season and look forward to expanding this in other local markets in the coming weeks.
'Fans in South Australia can also watch every game involving their local teams live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.'
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