Here in Australia, we love our sports like no other nation. There’s nothing better than kicking back on the couch and experiencing the excitement of a vast range of sporting competitions, from around the globe, on your TV or streaming device. The ultimate in sports media, Fox Sports Australia is the home of major sports thanks to a roster that includes everything from Rugby League and AFL to Supercars and International Cricket. With 14 dedicated, 24-hour channels, it’s easy to see why it’s the go-to for millions of Aussie sports fans. Here’s what you need to know when watching Fox Sports live, all on our Fox Sports TV Guide.
About Fox Sports Australia
Fox Sports Australia has grown over the years into one of the world’s leading TV and streaming networks. It offers an incredible amount of world-class games and events that you just can’t get anywhere else.
This includes over 50 live sports such as every game from every round of NRL, AFL and BBL as well as ATP Tennis and PGA Golf tournaments. For those who can’t get enough petrol-fuelled action, Fox Sports 506 live stream free racing from Formula 1, MotoGP and Supercars, as well as Indycar and AMA Motorcross rounds directly from the USA.
Alongside the main channels that include Fox Sports News, there are also three specialised options that cover the three biggest sports in Australia. Fox Footy and Fox League are the homes of the AFL and NRL respectively, whilst the Fox Cricket channel provides live domestic and international cricket. Fox Sports is available via Foxtel and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Fox Sports TV Guide: What sports are on?
With so many channels available you’ll be wanting to get a better idea about what’s on Fox Sports Australia 2024. With Fox Footy and Fox League being the dedicated 24/7 channels for AFL and NRL respectively. Other sporting channels include Fox Cricket, Fox Sports 506, ESPN and more. That’s why we’re giving you all the information you need on our Fox Sports TV guide.
NRL
Fox Sports offers a dedicated channel for Rugby, Fox League. The biggest teams from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria take part in the NRL Premiership each and every season. It’s the biggest Rugby League competition in the world, and features teams like Melbourne Storm, Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Every game from every round is available to watch live or later on demand on Fox League.
AFL
AFL is one of the country’s top national games, and the Toyota Premiership is the number one competition. With Fox Footy, you can watch every game from every round live or later on demand. That’s coverage of every game featuring the likes of Melbourne, Richmond, West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide right up until the Grand Final. Fox Footy also shows AFLW league teams matches from January to April.
Basketball
If you love basketball, it doesn’t get much bigger than live NBA. You can watch games across the whole season including the All-Star Game, Playoffs and the Finals on Fox Sports via ESPN. Australia’s own NBL competition is also available to watch each week during the season.
Cricket
Big fan of live cricket? The coverage of Fox Cricket is unrivalled. As well as all of Australia’s major international, including the Ashes, the Big Bash and the Women’s World Cup.
NFL
The race to the Super Bowl is one of the biggest highlights of the US Sports calendar. You can watch up to 5 live NFL games a week on ESPN, as well as playoff games and the big one at the end of each season. You can even watch the best NCAA college football, to see the next batch of NFL superstars coming through.
Motorsport
Formula 1, Supercars, MotoGP, IndyCar. Is there a better place to watch motorsport? We think not. With Fox you get motor racing virtually every weekend of the year, whether you’re a fan on two wheels or four.
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Here are even more standout sports you can watch from January to December:
How to watch Fox Sports live stream in Australia?
Fox Sports Australia live stream coverage is available through a number of providers. Here are a few of the most popular options available whether you prefer sports streaming or Pay TV.
Watch Fox Sports live with Kayo Sports
An alternative and cheaper way to watch Fox Sports live coverage is via Kayo Sports. Kayo’s streaming coverage comes in HD and offers unique features such as Split View and Key Moments. Kayo Sports also offer a 7-day free trial to test it all out for free. If you want to continue to check out Kayo after your free trial, a monthly, cancel anytime subscription is available for as little as $25 per month. Aside from our Fox Sports TV guide, check out the following pages now for more details about Kayo pricing and plans comparison.
Stream Fox Sports live with Foxtel Now
You also have the option to watch the service online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10 day free trial. This option also includes the ability to stream all 14 channels Foxtel Go app. Foxtel Now Sports Pack costs $29 per month, which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after your free trial is over.
Fox Sports on Foxtel
Fox Sports can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. If you are a cable customer you can also stream sports on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
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Watch Fox Sports with Telstra
Telstra customers can get great deals for watching both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now. With Kayo from Telstra, you can enjoy three plans (One, Basic, and Premium) and this is exclusive to Telstra customers with eligible mobile and broadband plans and is part of a 12-month contract.
Streaming devices for watching sport
The streaming TV revolution is well underway, meaning we all want to know which devices we can stream our favourite sports on. Here are all your options for Foxtel Now and Kayo.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
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)
