Foxtel Main Event - How to watch PPV fight
The Foxtel Main Event channel gives dedicated fans a front-row seat to the big-ticket sporting occasions you simply won’t see on regular streaming TV for sport.
These days, you have the choice of watching Main Event (depending on the event of course) either on Foxtel Main Event and Kayo Main Event – both are Pay Per View.
The difference? One you need a Foxtel box for (which takes a while to be delivered and installed), and one you can stream once you’ve signed up right there and then with Kayo Sports.
What is Main Event on Foxtel?
Main Event is Australia’s source for the biggest live boxing, UFC and WWE, as well as other top pay per view events. Previously, to access Main Event you needed to be a subscriber of Foxtel for Foxtel Main Event.
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What’s on Foxtel Main Event?
Main Event is more than one sport, but you can expect that the featured sports are always being talked about by sports fans from around the world. Check out the sports you can catch on Main Event below:
World Class Boxing
Main Event is home to the world’s greatest fighters whether it’s an exhibition or a championship event. Catch the live boxing coverage on demand with Foxtel Main Event pay-per-view enjoy the biggest knockouts on TV.
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All-Stars Boxing
Best UFC Fights
Enjoy every major UFC fight with world-class fighters on Main Event. The biggest names in business are available to watch live and uninterrupted for the ultimate fight experience.
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Conor McGregor ![]()
Jon Jones ![]()
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Robert Whittaker
WWE Pay Per Views
WWE love a gimmick par-per-view whether it’s the battle Royale style Royal Rumble or Wrestle Mania. All of their biggest PPV shows are available with Main Event or check out the WWE news page with the latest upcoming spectacles for WWE.
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Royal Rumble ![]()
Survivor Series
How to Watch Main Event on Foxtel
It’s now easier than ever to watch Main Event, with multiple options available to make sure you can watch anywhere you are – at home, on the go, or on demand at a time that suits you. No matter which option you choose, you’ll see the exact same event coverage.
Can I watch Main Event on Foxtel GO?
Yes – once you’ve paid for access to the event, you’ll be able to stream it via the Foxtel Go app on your phone or tablet wherever you are, as well as via the Foxtel website on your laptop or desktop PC or Mac. All you need is a Foxtel subscription. But be sure to have a subscription well in advance to allow for the Foxtel account setup.
If you want access to the event on your Foxtel iQ4 box, ready to watch live and record to watch again later, then the channel’s ready to deliver the goods – but you’ll have to wait for delivery of the box and installation which is anywhere from 1 week to 2 weeks.
Main Event with a Foxtel iQ5 box
You can order a Main Event title on your iQ3 or iQ4 box via My Account or MyFoxtel app. New or existing customers, however, now have a newer option with the arrival of the sleek, plug and play device, Foxtel iQ5. The new iQ box can get you set up within minutes since traditional cable or satellite installation is no longer required. If you already have the latest iQ5, you can choose to connect using your internet connection, order a Main Event title, and start streaming right away.
Moreover, the box records two internet channels and one free to air channel at the same time while allowing you to watch a fourth. So if you can’t or don’t want to install a Foxtel satellite dish on your roof (and who would!), then the iQ5 connects through your broadband connection while allowing you to watch Foxtel’s 4K channels.
Main Event with Optus TV
Main Event also allows anyone to stream directly using their own streaming service. You’ll be able to subscribe by either contacting their customer service team or going to their direct site.
Foxtel Devices
Main Event can be accessed through a range of devices from your Foxtel iQ4 box to a web browser, even through your mobile device. We’ve provided a handy list of all available platforms so you can stream how you want, when you want.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Foxtel Main Event Contact
Customers who subscribed to Main Event via Foxtel can contact
Contact Main Event of Australia customer service by choosing your provider.
| How to Contact | Number | Call Centre Hours |
|---|---|---|
| For new customers | 1300 130 799 | Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| For existing customers | 1300 657 346 | Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Foxtel Internet Bill Payments
Signing up for a Foxtel account will require you to setup a debit account. All you need is a valid Visa, MasterCard or American Express debit or credit card.
You can also change accounts or make a payment with a new card.
Foxtel will also require a pre-authorisation check, which will automatically be conducted with your bank. As such, your bank will temporarily hold $1, which will be returned within 30 days.
| Bill Payment Method | How to Pay Your Foxtel Bill |
|---|---|
| Direct debit from a bank account | Visa, MasterCard or American Express debit/credit card |
| Online | Pay My Bill or My Foxtel app |
| Call | 1300 008 987 |
| Online Banking | BPAY |
| In-person | Cash or cheque at Australia post |
What People are Asking about Foxtel Main Event
Since its launch over two decades ago, access to Main Event has always required access to Foxtel (or, in earlier years, Optus Vision and Austar). But with the huge success of Kayo at delivering high definition live and on-demand sports coverage via streaming, it made sense for Main Event to join forces with Kayo to deliver the same premium events to a streaming audience. A subscription to Kayo is not required, and you’ll have access to all of Kayo during the access window for your event. It makes it easier than ever to get a bunch of friends together to watch the big fight in the comfort of your lounge room.
Yes it is! Kayo did a test of hosting a Main Event boxing showdown earlier in 2020, and it was a big enough success that Kayo will now be another way of accessing all events on the channel, at the same price you’d pay to buy it on Foxtel. The main differences with Kayo are potentially better picture quality, and the ability to stream the event on demand after it’s over without having to record it or wait for a rebroadcast.
Launched not long after Foxtel’s arrival, Main Event is Australia’s only pay-per-view broadcast channel, and has been delivering premium events ranging from boxing, wrestling and UFC to music concerts on a pay-to-access basis for over 20 years. You pay a one-time fee to access the event, after which you can watch it live and either record it to watch again later during your access time (on Foxtel) or stream it on-demand for that same length of time (on Kayo). All the sports and other events on Main Event are exclusive to the channel and can’t be seen anywhere else.
The price of any individual event varies – from around $20 to $30 for events like WWE wrestling, through to around $50-60 for the big boxing meets. Each event is a one-time payment and your access ends once the date range for the event does (you’ll be given the access dates on the page where you buy the event). The pricing is the same on both Foxtel and Kayo.
Yes – but only limited events or previews of them are available to stream as part of the standard Kayo subscription. The big-ticket events sometimes also show up on regular Kayo, but Main Event broadcasts the headline ones. When those happen, they’ll be accessible via your existing Kayo account by paying the Main Event ticket price, so you won’t miss out on the action.
While Kayo is part of the Foxtel group of companies, it’s run separately and works very differently. While Foxtel and its streaming counterpart Foxtel Now work like regular TV – with a range of live channels to choose from, and catch-up streaming for stuff you missed – Kayo is a full streaming service, where you access live and on-demand coverage by sport, rather than channel. Kayo also has many enhanced streaming features that Foxtel can’t match, including the ability to watch multiple sports on the screen at one time.
At the moment, you’ll pay exactly the same for Main Event fixtures, regardless of whether you want to watch on Foxtel or Kayo. It’s worth mentioning, though, that to access Main Event on Foxtel you need a basic Foxtel subscription active – while with Kayo, you don’t need a subscription at all. That makes Kayo a better choice if you don’t already have Foxtel installed. But if you’ve already got Foxtel, that might be the more convenient way to watch a Main Event because there’s no need to worry about streaming.
If you’re not already a Kayo subscriber, you’ll need to create a free Kayo account to buy a Main Event – but once you’ve paid for the event, you’ll have full access to all of Kayo Sports – all the live sports streams, and all on-demand content. That access continues until several days after your event has finished.
Whether it’s Main Event or Kayo’s huge range of other sports, the best way to stream it is by using a streaming device that has a Kayo app available. Apple TV, Telstra TV and Chromecast with Google TV are all great choices. Alternatively, you can cast the stream from your phone or tablet with a Chromecast Ultra on your TV, or use the built-in Kayo app on recent Samsung smart TVs and Sony Android TVs.
Yes – once you’ve paid for access to the event, you’ll be able to stream it via the Foxtel Go app on your phone or tablet wherever you are, as well as via the Foxtel website on your laptop or desktop PC or Mac.
No – you’ll need to buy the event from Kayo’s own Main Even page if you’d prefer the extra streaming access that Kayo grants you during the event period. The price is the same as Foxtel’s, so pick the one that works better for you – easy access via broadcast on Foxtel, or extra streaming options on Kayo.
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