There are plenty of ‘big’ clubs in the AFL, but by many metrics, the Collingwood Magpies lead the pack. A founding member of the then VFL, now AFL, in its inaugural season way back in 1897, they’ve since won a record-equalling 16 Premierships, most recently in 2023. They regularly lead the league’s membership tally, in 2024 boasting more than 110,000 of them, and can pack out their home MCG like arguably no other team in the league. They’ve been a reasonably consistent threat at the business end of the season for many years now, and are set to be once again in 2025.
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Collingwood Fixtures
Below is a list of Collingwood’s fixture for the 2025 season.
|
Round |
Opponent |
Info (AEST) |
| Opening Round | Giants | Sunday, 9th of March at 3.20pm, ENGIE Stadium |
| 1 | Power | Saturday, 15th of March at 7.35pm, MCG |
| 2 | Bulldogs | Friday, 21th of March at 7.40pm, MCG |
| 3 | BYE | N/A |
| 4 | Blues | Thursday, 3rd of April at 7.30pm, MCG |
| 5 | Swans | Friday, 11th of April at 7.40pm, Adelaide Oval |
| 6 | Lions | Thursday, 17th of Apriil at 7.30pm, Gabba |
| 7 | Bombers | Friday, 25th of April at 3.20pm, MCG |
| 8 | Cats | Saturday, 3rd of May at 7.35pm, MCG |
| 9 | Dockers | Thursday, 8th of May at 8.10pm, Optus Stadium |
| 10 | Crows | Saturday, 17th of May at 1.20pm, MCG |
| 11 | Kangaroos | Saturday, 24th of May at 7.35pm, Marvel Stadium |
| 12 | Hawks | Friday, 30th of May at 7.4pm, MCG |
| 13 | Demons | Monday, 9th of June at 3.20pm, MCG |
| 14 | BYE | N/A |
| 15 | Saints | Saturday, 21st of June at 7.35pm, Marvel Stadium |
| 16 | Eagles | Saturday, 28th of June at 7.35pm, Marvel Stadium |
| 17 | Blues | Friday, 4th of July at 7.20pm, MCG |
| 18 | Suns | Friday, 11th of July at 7.40pm, People First Stadium |
| 19 | Dockers | Sunday, 20th of July at 3.15pm, MCG |
| 20 | Tigers | Sunday, 27th of July at 2.10pm, MCG |
| 21 | Lions | Saturday, 2nd of August at 7.35pm, MCG |
| 22 | Hawks | Thursday, 7th of August at 7.30pm, MCG |
| 23 | Crows | Saturday, 16th of August at 7.05pm, Adelaide Oval |
| 24 | Demons | Saturday, 23rd of August at TBC, MCG |
Collingwood Betting Odds
The Magpies are in the midst of another Premiership tilt this year, with the Collingwood odds for the flag the shortest in the league for most of the season.
History of the Collingwood Magpies
The Magpies were initially formed in 1892, only five years before the formation of the breakaway VFL which has become today’s AFL, but by 1897 they were one of its eight founding members and five years later they had their first Premiership. They were incredibly successful during the early parts of the 20th century, racing to 11 flags by 1936, and while they’ve suffered some dry spells since in an increasingly competitive league, they’ve been one of the best-performed teams over the past few years. They famously drew the 2010 Grand Final with St. Kilda before winning the replay the next week, and after heartbreak in the 2018 edition against the Eagles, they knocked off the Lions in one of the best Grannies in recent memory five years later.
How to Watch the Collingwood Magpies
The Magpies’ huge supporter base means they always get plenty of games in primetime slots, meaning a lot of their games are broadcast on Channel 7 or 7Mate, including every Thursday and Friday night games and plenty of others. You’ll also be able to watch every game on Foxtel or Kayo, while for those wanting to watch the Collingwood game today from abroad, WatchAFL is your best bet.
Where to Find Collingwood Betting Tips
You can find our expert Collingwood betting tips right at the top of this page, as well as on our dedicated AFL tips page, where our AFL expert provides previews and predictions for every game of every round.
FAQs About the Collingwood Magpies
Below are some frequently asked questions about the Collingwood Magpies.
Where do Collingwood play their home games?
The Magpies play their home games at the MCG.
Who are Collingwood’s best players?
The Magpies have a star-studded line-up, with Nick Daicos leading the way. His brother Josh is also among their best, the enigmatic Josh de Goey is as good as anyone when fit and healthy, Darcy Cameron’s importance to them is underrated while the ageless Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom continue to defy Father Time.
Who will get the most Brownlow Medal votes for Collingwood this year?
Given the number of votes he has picked up already in his short but brilliant career, it will be hard for anyone to poll better than Nick Daicos this year, and the Collingwood odds for the Brownlow will likely see him installed as a very short-priced favourite with Aussie betting sites.
When did Collingwood last win the Premiership?
The Magpies last won the Premiership in 2023, when they beat the Lions by four points.
Who has kicked the most goals for Collingwood?
Gordon Coventry has the second most goals in history and leads the way for Collingwood with 1299.
Who is the best Collingwood player in history?
There are plenty. Coventry is certainly up there, along with names like Bob Rose, Peter Daicos, Len Thompson and more recently, Nathan Buckley and Scott Pendlebury.