Is there a Foxtel free trial? Find deals and offers for the best sports, shows and movies

Catch the best Fox Sports events live and on-demand and much more with the latest Foxtel deals (there’s no Foxtel free trial but the savings you’ll get from ongoing offers are so much better).

Foxtel has everything TV and sports fans need. From comprehensive entertainment bundles like the Foxtel Plus and Movies package right through to live and on-demand sport streaming in HD.

Most importantly, Foxtel is regularly on sale so keep tuned to this page as we list the newest Foxtel deals. Right now, Foxtel offers discounts for 12 months, so you can get the Platinum Plus bundle for only $90/mth for 12 months. Meanwhile, the Sport + Drama + Entertainment bundle is only $60/mth for 12 months!

What is Foxtel?

For decades Foxtel has been Australia’s top pay TV provider. The way they have remained on top can be attributed to their premium TV channels and HD sports being shown live, ad-break free. In more recent years, Foxtel has become a lot more affordable in Australia, largely due to fierce competition in the market.

Recently, the pay TV company has started offering no lock-in contract plans to give customers flexible options. Keep an eye on this page as we monitor the latest Foxtel deals to keep you informed.

Foxtel also has a streaming TV service called Foxtel Now while also providing internet and broadband, so there are many opportunities to get a Foxtel service that’s right for you while saving you money.

Is there a Foxtel free trial?

As a pay TV service, there’s no Foxtel free trial. Moreover, there are regular special Foxtel deals available for new customers who sign up for 12 months, offering access to Foxtel plans at a substantial discount.

And these Foxtel deals can be incredibly good value – for instance, the Sports HD bundle lets you catch the cricket action, as well as other sports like PGA Golf and NBA, including access to the Fox Sports Ultra HD channel. You’ll also get access to some of the best TV from home and abroad, such as the new Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.

Foxtel features

There are so many great features of the Foxtel service from the Foxtel GO companion app to the revolutionary iQ5 box and to the 16,000 hours+ of TV shows it offers, it can be a lot of information at once. Thankfully, we know a few reasons why Foxtel is the service for you.

How much are Foxtel plans?

Foxtel’s base pack is called Foxtel Plus at $73 per month. This package already includes over 60 channels of entertainment containing drama TV shows, reality, music, news, documentary, kids channels, and many others. Foxtel has recently simplified their entertainment packages, combining Foxtel Plus, Favourites, and Kids into a single bundle.

To add more channels other than the ones that Foxtel Plus offers, Foxtel offers several bundles, which are now offered with discounts each month for an entire year – Sports at $60/month and Movies $60/month – as part of the company’s ongoing Foxtel deals.

To get all channels (60+ of them), you can go for the Platinum Plus bundle, which includes a Netflix Standard plan for only $90/month. Since the company doesn’t operate as a streaming app like BINGE or Disney+, there’s no Foxtel free trial included, just Foxtel deals.

Another change that Foxtel is implementing this year is the inclusion of the Multiscreen feature to all plans. Previously an add-on option, Multiscreen is now part of every Foxtel entertainment package.

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What Foxtel deals are available?

One of the best Foxtel deals right now, the Sports HD package comes with over 60 channels of entertainment, drama, documentaries, kids channels, and lifestyle shows exclusive to Foxtel, plus access to a dozen sports channels in HD that brings you “live” sporting action from across Australia and around the globe, including the might of Fox Sports, ESPN, and more.

New customers signing up to the Sports plan get the originally priced $103 bundle with set up costs waived completely and for only $60/month for 12 months. This is among the best Foxtel deals available right now, and if you’re into your sport it’s one of the offers that shouldn’t be missed.

For movies drama fans looking for Foxtel plans, the Movies bundle is also $60/month from its $98 original price, as well as adding 9 movie channels into your bundle. For one of the best Foxtel offers, though, head for the Sport + Movies bundle, at only $75 per month and including Sports, Movies, Favourites, and Kids channels.

If you’re the sort of person who just wants Foxtel with the lot, though, then the most comprehensive of the Foxtel deals is for you – Platinum Plus. This bundle gives you everything Foxtel has to offer along with a Netflix subscription for only $90/month for 12 months. If you prefer something basic, Foxtel Plus can be had with no upfront costs for only $73 per month (no promo applied to the basic package as of this writing).

There may not be a Foxtel free trial, but if you sign up by 30 September 2024, you can save a lot on plan fees, plus $0 set up costs for 12 month plans, which is far more than any free trial could ever save you. Fortunately, Foxtel constantly runs offers and promotions that will save you big bucks.

Does Foxtel offer no lock-in contract plans?

Foxtel used to only offer 12 and 24-contract entertainment plans and bundles. It’s all more flexible now with the no lock-in contract options, which apply to all plans and packages.

The only caveat here is that choosing a monthly plan will not qualify you for any discounts and other perks that Foxtel is currently offering, like the waived set-up costs. There isn’t a Foxtel free trial for the no lock-in contract plans either.

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Can you get Fox Sports via Foxtel?

You can get access to Fox Sports and any coverage of sporting events through Foxtel’s Sports HD bundle. Other Fox Sports content like sports documentaries are also available via Foxtel.

How many channels does Foxtel have?

The starter entertainment package, Foxtel Plus, has 59 channels with ‘Favourites’ and ‘Kids’ being now a part of the more comprehensive Foxtel Plus. Combining with the other channel packs, there are 70+ as of this writing.

For the full list of Foxtel channels that you can get with each Foxtel channel pack, check out the full list below – and remember you can add extra channel packs for more shows and movies at any time.

Foxtel Plus:

Showcase, FOX8, Foxtel One, BBC UKTV, Universal, Arena, Comedy, Crime, Classics, British, TLC, W Channel, BoxSets, Real Life, Real Crime, Real History, Famous, ID, Discovery, Discovery Turbo, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Home, Lifestyle Food, DocPlay Channel, NatureTime, Fashion TV, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, Animal Planet, FOX Sports News, SKY 1, SKY 2, Sky Thoroughbred Central, Racing.com, CNN, Al Jazeera, CNBC, MSNBC, Sky News, Sky News Election Channel, Sky News Weather, Sky News UK, FOX News Channel, Bloomberg Television, CGTN, CGTN Documentary, NHK World, MTV Hits, Club MTV, MTV ’80s, CMT, Nick Music, TVSN, Expo Channel, Aurora, GOOD, Daystar, SBN, VEVO 2K, VEVO ’90s, VEVO Pop, VEVO Retro Rock

Sports HD:

FOX CRICKET, FOX LEAGUE, FOX SPORTS 503, FOX SPORTS 505, FOX SPORTS 506, FOX FOOTY, FOX SPORTS MORE, ESPN, ESPN2

Movies HD:

Movies Premiere, Movies Family, Movies Action, Movies Comedy, Movies Drama, Movies Hits, Movies Greats, Movies Romance, Lifetime Movie Network

Am I eligible for the latest Foxtel offers?

The offer is available for all new Foxtel customers who sign up before September 30, 2024. You can get the installation and iQ box fees waived by participating in the Foxtel promotional bundle.

You can also add Netflix to any of these offered plans, like the Sports + Netflix bundle. For a comprehensive entertainment bundle, the Platinum Plus bundle is recommended.

Upon signing up, Foxtel will take care of the installation, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy your new Fox Sports and many other sports and entertainment channels.

All Foxtel services will give you access to the Foxtel GO app, so if you’re not home, you can watch live from wherever you are. All Foxtel plans also include the impressive iQ5 set-top box, which also includes free to air streaming apps like ABC iView and SBS On Demand.

Get the Sports or Movies bundle today

Australian sports fans can watch all the latest sports in HD thanks to the ever-reliable Fox Sports, along with top TV entertainment at a price of only $65 per month. If you’re looking for another alternative for sports streaming, Kayo Sports is worth checking out.

Film buffs can also enjoy 9 movie channels in addition to the Foxtel Plus bundle for $60 per month. With over a thousand movies to stream, there sure is a lot of movies family can enjoy together.

Just choose Foxtel’s Sports HD or Movies HD bundle today. With standard installation and iQ5 box fees waived, you save even more. Sign up by 30 September 2024 to get monthly savings for up to a whole year.

Get the Sport + Movies bundle today

Can’t choose between sports and movies? Get both instead with Foxtel’s newly revamped Sport + Movies plan at $128 per month. If you sign up before 30 September 2024, you’ll get both bundles for only $75 per month.

Get the Platinum Plus bundle today

Foxtel’s Platinum Plus bundle guarantees the whole Foxtel experience with its huge library of TV shows, movies, docos, and over 50 sports, plus a Netflix Standard plan This is also the bundle that gives you the most savings, allowing you to save as much as $55 per month for 12 months. Get it today for only $90/mth for 12 months.

Foxtel launches the new iQ5

More than three years after the launch of iQ4, Foxtel releases the all-new Foxtel iQ5 box. While it is initially offered to only select customers in 2021, the new iQ5 is now widely available as it’s offered as part of Foxtel’s 12-month packages.

The main difference being that you can select its setup via satellite or your internet connection. Fundamentally, you can now watch Foxtel with the Foxtel iQ5 through your internet connection – this is similar to what you can do with the Foxtel Now box.

However, the Foxtel Now box doesn’t allow recording of sports and your favourite shows, but the Foxtel iQ5 still can! Being a plug and play iQ box, you can watch sports, movies, and your favourite shows instantly with no traditional cable or satellite installation required. 

The box records two internet channels and one FTA 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 while allowing you to watch Foxtel’s 4K channels.

Meet the new Hubbl from Foxtel

In 2024, Foxtel finally unveiled Hubbl, the company’s latest “transformative TV technology” with the aim to simplify the user’s streaming experience. 

Delivered in two forms: a puck-like device and a 4K Smart TV with a built-in soundbar called Hubbl Glass, every major global and local streaming app is integrated into its system so everything you need is on one platform. 

Global streaming services Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and video-sharing app YouTube, join local streamers BINGE, Kayo Sports (including Kayo Freebies), Stan, Flash, Optus Sport, Foxtel’s new app, LifeStyle. 

Australia’s free streaming apps, ABC iView and ABC Kids, SBS On Demand, 9Now, 7plus, and 10 Play are also part of Hubbl’s streaming line-up.

Foxtel alternatives

There is a range of different Foxtel packages to choose from, each with its own unique range of TV shows and movies, and even sports courtesy of Fox Sports. Foxtel Plus is the base package with over 50 channels of TV shows like FOX8, Sky News, Crime, and BBC First, to name a few.

All the other packs are additional extras that add value to your Foxtel subscription. 

For new customers looking for Foxtel alternatives, the answer is Telstra. You can get exactly the same 50+ channels of entertainment and more bundles via Foxtel from Telstra. For streaming, it’s Foxtel Now.

Check out their ongoing deals below:

Foxtel Now

The closest thing to a Foxtel free trial is perhaps getting Foxtel Now, an on-demand and live TV streaming service directly from Foxtel. Much like their traditional method, customers purchase channel packs depending on the style of content they want to watch.

Originally, it was called Foxtel Play but later switched out to Foxtel Now with a massive revamp to the platform. The streaming service includes special offers and the ability to manage your packs or cancel anytime with a no lock-in contract setup, plus a 10-day free trial.

Customers can enjoy everything like entertainment, drama, comedy, news, and sports. Stream from almost any device including the Foxtel Now box which provides access to free to air channels, as well as services like Netflix and Google Cast. 

But unlike Foxtel and Foxtel from Telstra, Foxtel Now has different entertainment packs that start with its base pack, Essentials. From there, you can add premium channel packs, namely Sports, Drama Extra, Movies, and All Packs.

The good news is that the Essentials pack already includes most TV channels you’d want, such as Fox Showcase, Fox Classics, and Fox8 for the best movies and series, TLC and E! for lifestyle and reality, and Sky News and CNN for current events.

And because it’s catered to the streaming market, it offers a 10-day free trial. If you want Foxtel and Foxtel Now, have a read of our comparison page where we break it all down for you.

Kayo Sports

If you’re only after sports channels, Kayo Sports offers the same sporting events offered on Foxtel. As a dedicated sports streaming service, it’s equipped with game-changing features that’ll heighten your live and on-demand streaming of your favourite sports.

How to watch on Foxtel

While it may seem straightforward as a technician comes to install the Foxtel iQ5 box, don’t forget there are other means available to watch sports, TV shows, and movies. With an active Foxtel subscription, you can access your Foxtel channels anywhere thanks to the free Foxtel GO app.

This also applies to Foxtel from Telstra customers. This means you can re-watch Game of Thrones whenever you want or access Fox cricket when you’re in the mood for it. Have a look at the list of eligible devices to see if you can too.

Stream Foxtel Go on eligible devices instantly:

Other streaming services with free trials

There may be no Foxtel free trial, but many streamers still offer it. If you’re still looking for other streaming services and other ranges of content, check out our list of streaming services with free trials and how you can avail them: 

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