ANZAC Day media coverage 2026.
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ANZAC Day on Seven
Commemorative coverage from 4.20am
This ANZAC Day the Seven Network will honour the fallen and those who serve through powerful stories of war, sacrifice and strength, as Australia comes together to remember.
Comprehensive coverage begins from 4.20am on Saturday 25 April, on Australia’s #1 breakfast television show Sunrise, hosted by Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington live from the dawn service at North Bondi RSL. Emceed by Mark Beretta, this landmark broadcast marks the first time the iconic North Bondi RSL dawn service has been televised live to audiences across the nation.
As the sun rises over the Pacific, Sunrise will also cross live to commemorations around the country and overseas, including Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux, France.
Throughout the morning, Sunrise will bring Australians closer to the meaning of ANZAC Day through moving conversations with veterans, serving members and families of the fallen, alongside appearances from some of Australia’s most famous names, who will honour service, sacrifice and remembrance within the nation’s military community.
On-air until 12.00pm AEST, Sunrise’s special coverage continues with Michael Usher and Monique Wright, featuring stirring live musical performances from the Ten Tenors and live crosses to some of the biggest two-up events in the Southern Hemisphere.
Natalie Barr said: “There’s something truly powerful about greeting ANZAC Day as the sun comes up over the ocean. Being at Bondi, surrounded by veterans, families and the community, reminds us exactly why this day matters and how deeply it’s felt by Australians everywhere.”
Matt Shirvington said: “ANZAC Day reminds us of the sacrifice that shaped our country, and honours those who protect the freedoms we enjoy. To stand there among fellow Aussies paying their respects and to share that with you at home, it’s incredibly humbling.”
From 12.00pm AEST on Seven and 7plus, join 7NEWS for special live coverage featuring the Gallipoli Dawn Service and Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service in France.
At 2:30pm AEST in Sydney and Brisbane, Lest We Forget: Harbour Sunset Tribute features more than 100 of Australia’s best military, veteran and civilian artists from the Sydney Opera House.
One of the biggest occasions on the AFL fixture takes centre stage from 2.00pm AEST, when powerhouse clubs Collingwood and Essendon clash in the annual ANZAC Day match as part of an action-packed week of footy, live and free on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Since their inaugural ANZAC Day match 31 years ago, the Magpies and Bombers have taken their longstanding rivalry to new heights with an epic series of matches in honour of the courageous ANZACs who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations – and particularly those who served in Gallipoli.
Seven will broadcast the full pre-game ceremony live and free, including the traditional ANZAC Day moment of silence and motorcade in front of a packed MCG, before the match coverage starts at 3.00pm.
Join 7NEWS at 6.00pm for a special ANZAC Day commemorative bulletin, as well as the rest of the day’s headlines.
Then on Sunday night at 9.00pm, the confronting and deeply personal documentary Bravery & Betrayal makes its television premiere, following a historic sold‑out national cinema run.
The unflinching documentary uncovers what life was really like on the ground, featuring exclusive interviews with S.A.S. soldiers, three former Prime Ministers, American Special Forces pilots, and the wives, mothers, widows and children left behind.
Bravery & Betrayal Director Simon J. Heath said: “At its heart, Bravery & Betrayal is about truth, fairness and honour. It is about ensuring that those who carried the burden of war are not left to carry the burden of silence.
“Bravery & Betrayal became the largest independent Australian cinema documentary last year because everyday Australians believed these veterans deserved to have their voices heard.”
Special coverage of ANZAC Day from 4.20am AEST on Seven, and 7plus
Local broadcast times on Seven and 7plus:
Saturday, 25 April
Weekend Sunrise
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 4:20am live on Seven and 7plus
Adelaide, Perth: 4.20am on Seven and 7plus
7NEWS Special: Gallipoli Dawn Service and Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus
Adelaide: 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus
Perth: 10.00am live on Seven and 7plus
Lest We Forget: Harbour Sunset Tribute
Sydney and Brisbane: 2.30pm on Seven and 7plus
ANZAC Day: AFL Pre-Game
Sydney and Brisbane: 2.00pm live on 7mate and 7plus
Melbourne: 2.00pm live on Seven and 7pus
Adelaide: 1.30pm live on Seven and 7plus
Perth: 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus
AFL Round 7: ANZAC Day: Essendon v Collingwood
Sydney and Brisbane: 3.00pm live on 7mate and 7plus
Melbourne: 3.00pm live on Seven and 7pus
Adelaide: 2.30pm live on Seven and 7plus
Perth: 1.00pm live on Seven and 7plus
Sunday, 26 April
Bravery & Betrayal
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth: 9.00pm on Seven and 7plus
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It will take place at Sydney Opera House forecourt this Friday from 5pm. It is a free, ticketed event, however it is fully booked out.
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NINE HONOURS ANZAC DAY WITH COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE ACROSS THE NATION
This ANZAC Day, 9News and Weekend Today will present a comprehensive day of reflection, remembrance, and live coverage, uniting Australians to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our diggers. From the hallowed grounds of Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux to the solemnity of local Dawn Services in our capital cities, 9Network is committed to bringing the spirit of ANZAC Day directly to living rooms across the nation.
On Saturday, April 25, 9Network’s coverage will feature a distinguished team on the ground. 9News Presenter Peter Overton will host our international broadcasts from Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux, ensuring a poignant and informative experience for viewers. Reporting from these historic sites, Josh Bavas and Hannah Sinclair will provide the latest updates as the nation pays its respects.
Closer to home, 9Network will bring local commemorations to viewers across the country, featuring dedicated broadcasts of Brisbane’s Dawn Service, hosted by Joel Dry, and a live, reflective broadcast from Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance.
Following the morning services, Weekend Today will broadcast live from Currumbin Queensland, with hosts Ali Piotrowski and Michael Atkinson capturing the community spirit of the day.
“ANZAC Day is one of the most significant dates on the Australian calendar,” said Hugh Nailon, National News Director. “We are privileged to bring these important ceremonies to our audience, ensuring that whether they are in their homes or attending a service, they can stand united in remembrance.”
Viewers can tune in on Channel 9 and 9Now for full coverage throughout the day, with a comprehensive wrap in 9News at 6pm.
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NBN are showing the Newcastle Dawn Service from 5am.
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Some of Nine’s coverage
Sydney Dawn service
Brisbane
Melbourne while the dawn services were shown above
Gold Coast
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Looks like ABC TV in Melbourne has dropped off air. Now getting Sydney March.
Brisbane coverage has a bad link with regular drop outs. Not good!
10.12am - looks like they fixed it.
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Pretty ordinary. It’s literally the ABC’s job to broadcast this stuff. It’s 2026. Still getting Sydney March in Melbourne. Quite disappointing
The HD version
It still has parts where it is lower resolution - like putting Youtube on 144p. Doesn’t seem to be in HD when it is stable.
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Yes, agreed! I don’t have the SD version on my TV anymore. No point.
