Broadcast rights
FIFA looks to cash in on Matildas’ success as 2026 men’s rights battle kicks off
The raging success of the Matildas during the Women’s World Cup has boosted interest in the rights for the 2026 men’s tournament.
- by Calum Jaspan
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‘Fits like a glove’: Foxtel signs exclusive UFC deal
Foxtel and Kayo Sports will become the UFC’s sole pay-per-view provider in Australia from 2024.
- by Calum Jaspan
Andrews blindside puts Commonwealth Games broadcast deal on ice
Uncertainty over the location of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, scrapped by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, has put a potential broadcast deal with the Seven Network on hold.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘We cannot walk alone’: FIFA leans on broadcasters to support World Cup pay parity
Days after Gianni Infantino threatened a European TV blackout for the Women’s World Cup, FIFA has made a direct link between that discussion and the fight for equal prize money for men and women.
- by Vince Rugari
FIFA threatens ‘outrageous’ European blackout for Women’s World Cup
FIFA is complaining about low-ball bids from broadcasters for the tournament TV rights – but a former Matilda says the global governing body is part of the problem.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Outstanding’: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce are footy fans’ favourite commentators
AFL fans have made the call: Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce were their favourite commentators for the 2022 season, respected for their insight, knowledge and fairness.Â
- by Carla Jaeger
The one big loophole in the online gambling debate
Tabcorp wants gambling ads on commercial television stopped between 6.30am and 8.30pm as a first step to reducing gambling harm. But moves like that are only a Band-Aid fix.
- by Amelia McGuire and Zoe Samios
Seven seals deal to televise ICC World Test Championship final
Seven will broadcast a Test match played outside Australia for the first time in more than 20 years after scoring an exclusive deal with the International Cricket Council.
- by Zoe Samios and Daniel Brettig
Nine extends rugby deal as RA plots next chapter
Super Rugby Pacific will stay on Nine and Stan Sport until the end of 2025, but Rugby Australia wants more money for its next rights deal.
- by Georgina Robinson
TV reform delay kicks a goal for free-to-air footy fans
Australia’s anti-siphoning list, which decides what major sports and cultural events should be available on free-to-air television, was to expire on April 1.
- by Zoe Samios
T-shirts, Switzerland and Cathy Freeman’s running shoes: Nine’s year-long push to buy Olympics rights
Nine pulled out all stops to secure a longstanding agreement with the International Olympics Committee. But it’s not without risk.
- by Zoe Samios