Bruce McAvaney returns to 7AFL

19th February 2025

Broadcasting legend to host Seven’s AFL coverage
Football fans are in for a spectacular treat this season with iconic sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney set to return home to Seven’s live and free AFL coverage on Seven and 7plus Sport. 

The Australian Football Hall of Famer and Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductee will host Seven’s coverage across Sunday nights and marquee matches, providing his elite experience alongside football’s #1 commentary team.

Having first joined the Seven AFL commentary team in 1990, McAvaney has gone on to call more than 1000 AFL games, 20 AFL Grand Finals and hosted 21 Brownlow Medals, making him one of the most revered AFL broadcasters of all time. 

Bruce McAvaney said: "I've always had a deep passion for the game, but returning to the 7AFL team for the 2024 Finals Series reminded me just how much I love being part of it. I can't wait to be back alongside Seven's outstanding football team in a hosting role for the 2025 season.

“Some of my fondest memories have been in Seven's AFL commentary box, and I can't wait to witness more unforgettable moments during the 2025 season.” 

In 2025, Seven and 7plus Sport will become the ultimate destination for footy fans, delivering AFL content every day of the week and connecting fans to their favourite sport like never before. 

Seven’s AFL match coverage in 2025 includes matches on 23 Thursday nights, 24 Friday nights, 25 Sunday afternoons, five Sunday nights, plus marquee games and every game in the Finals Series including – exclusive to Seven and 7plus Sport – the Brownlow Medal and the AFL Grand Final. Plus, fans in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia can watch every game involving teams from their home states.

The seven-day-a-week AFL offering will include The Front Bar, along with a series of brand-new AFL offerings for Seven and 7plus Sport, giving footy fans access to fresh AFL content every single day. 

The AFL programs include The Agenda Setters, Unfiltered, Extra Time, Sunday Footy Feast, The Wash Up, Kane’s Call, podcasts and more.