Sorry just to add - the local interest is really important even if it’s a global event…ticket sales in NZ are really sluggish for the WWC because the NZ team is poor. None of their games are yet sold out.
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Week commencing 16 July 2023
Sunday 16 July
09:00 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group A featuring New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines and Switzerland. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
09:30 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group B featuring Australia, the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
10:00 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group C featuring Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia and Japan. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
10:30 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group D featuring England, Denmark, China and Haiti. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
11:00 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group E featuring the USA, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Portugal. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
11:30 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group F featuring France, Jamaica, Brazil and Panama. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group G featuring Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
12:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview Series Group H featuring Germany, Morocco, Colombia and the Republic of Korea. [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
Thursday 20 July
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
04:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game Main channel and [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
05:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 New Zealand v Norway [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
07:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game
08:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Republic Of Ireland
10:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Adelaide
04:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game Main channel and [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
04:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 New Zealand v Norway [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
06:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
07:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game
07:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Republic Of Ireland
09:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Perth
02:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game Main channel and [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
03:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 New Zealand v Norway [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
05:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
06:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Republic Of Ireland [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
08:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
Friday 21 July
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Republic Of Ireland Rpt
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Saturday 22 July
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights [color= #3366ff] 7Mate in Perth [/color]
This is Seven’s World Cup schedule for next week so far revealed.
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The Preview Series (of per group) from 9am until 1pm on 7Mate. That’s a good effort.
Understandably the Opening match between NZ and Norway being on 7Mate due to the “early start” of 5pm est. The Australian Game that follows is on the Main Channel in all cities (bar Perth).
Nice use of the midday slot on the Friday to replay the Australian match. It is followed by the Highlights show at 2pm.
The Highlights show is shown 2pm weekdays. Looks like its 12pm on the Saturday.
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Is Seven broadcasting the Opening Ceremony?
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I’d assume that the opening ceremony will be included in the 7pm pre-show.
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BBC’s coverage
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Optus Sport will host a dedicated FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Snapchat show for the platform’s Australian community, to cover the highlights, share news, and discuss all the key moments from the tournament. This will complement Optus Sport’s existing Optus Sport Daily show that football fan Snapchatters will already be familiar with.
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These are the FIFA-produced preview packages.
7mate has World Cup preview marathon from 9am to 1pm
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These remind me of Seven’s ‘road to Olympics’ etc packages and sit-downs (various at different times and channels) in months leading-up to Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and last did them IIRC for Rio 2016 (remember Bruce McAvaney sitting in front of a fire place interviewing athlete profile - reckon I watched that at like midnight on 7mate or something).
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Week commencing 23 July 2023
Sunday 23 July
Sydney, Brisbane, Perth
04:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Melbourne
06:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
Adelaide
01:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Monday 24 July
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Tuesday 25 July
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Wednesday 26 July
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
09:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
09:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game
10:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Republic Of Ireland
12:00 AM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Adelaide
08:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
09:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Republic Of Ireland
11:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Perth
07:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
08:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Republic Of Ireland [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
10:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
Thursday 27 July
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Republic Of Ireland Rpt [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights Mon-Fri
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide
07:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game
08:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria
10:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Adelaide
06:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
07:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game
07:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria
09:30 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game
Perth
03:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Canada v Republic Of Ireland Rpt [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
05:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
06:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
08:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Post Game [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
Friday 28 July
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia v Nigeria Rpt
02:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Saturday 29 July
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide
12:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights
Perth
04:00 PM FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights [color= #3366ff] 7Mate [/color]
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Seven and Optus Sport kick off with FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ partners and sponsors
The biggest sporting event of 2023 starts this Thursday
The Seven Network and Optus Sport are proud to announce they have joined forces with some of Australia’s leading brands as partners and sponsors for their coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ on Channel 7, 7mate, 7plus and Optus Sport.
Seven and Optus Sport’s partners are adidas, Hyundai, Rexona and Qantas, while the sponsors are Cadbury, Coca-Cola, Kia, McDonald’s, Visa and Xero.
From 20 July to 20 August, Australians will enjoy the best of the world’s football, as the Matildas chase glory in the biggest global sporting event this year, to be staged across Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.
Optus Sport has partnered to sub-license the rights to 15 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ matches to Seven, with both companies developing a range of innovative plans to ensure Australians have the best possible coverage of the entire tournament.
Seven and Optus Sport’s extensive joint coverage is expected to reach more than 10 million Australians and deliver some of the most compelling sporting moments of the year. Fifteen key matches – including the two opening day matches, two Quarterfinals, both Semi-Finals, the Final plus every Matildas game – will be broadcast live and free across the screens of Seven, hosted by 7SPORT anchor Mel McLaughlin and broadcasting icon Bruce McAvaney.
Seven West Media Chief Revenue Officer, Kurt Burnette, said: “Seven is Australia’s home of culturally defining sport, entertainment and information and from 20 July, our coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will unite the country, stir nationwide pride and inspire the next generation. Our partners and sponsors will be the beneficiaries, as the halo of this major cultural event lifts audiences of our new and existing content right across Seven and 7plus.
“With over 1.2 million tickets to the tournament sold already, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be the most-attended standalone women’s sporting event in history. Our coverage will deliver huge national reach and connect with a broad audience, including hard- to-reach light TV viewers. All of Australia will be cheering on the Matildas and we can’t wait to be part of it.”
Seven West Media National Sport Sales Director, Rob Maclean, said: “The partnership of Seven and Optus Sport is a unique, truly converged and national cross-platform proposition, one that follows viewers’ behaviour for maximum brand impact and one that reflects the future of total TV trading.
“Together, Seven and Optus Sport will unlock the complete audience potential of this exciting event. Wherever fans are watching across Seven, 7plus and Optus Sport, our partners and sponsors will be there.”
Optus VP of TV, Content & Product Development, Clive Dickens, said: “This event represents the continuation of our commitment to elevate women’s football. With 32 international teams competing for glory, there will be more storylines to follow than ever before and we wanted to ensure all fans never miss a moment. Optus Sport will be the home of all 64 matches, ensuring Australians can follow their teams through the tournament regardless of who they support.
“The incredible cultural moment represents the first time we have hosted a tournament on home soil. The momentum around women’s football is undeniable and it’s been great to see the genuine excitement from brands looking to further support the inspirational growth of the women’s game.”
Optus Sport has assembled a world-class coverage team to bring this tournament to life, led by an all-female host line up, with former Matilda Amy Duggan joined by experienced football match hosts Niav Owens and Kelly Somers. Fans will be treated to round the clock coverage on Optus Sport that begins every morning at 8.00am with the live breakfast program, The Daily Kickoff.
7NEWS.com.au will introduce a dedicated FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ hub for breaking news, live match statistics, match scheduling and broadcast information.
In addition to hosting matches, Mel McLaughlin will present a daily Highlights program, a co-production with the sports content studio I Want It Yesterday Productions, to air 2.00pm (check local listings) each day of the tournament on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Mr McLean said: “For Seven, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ represents the first time we have built a partner/sponsor only, limited brand proposition. It is a model designed to deliver maximum impact and brand outcomes. And we have created new, integrated assets available for the first time in a World Cup broadcast and new advanced advertising solutions, including connected TV freeze frame and a custom match centre on 7NEWS.com.au.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be the biggest event in Australia this year and Seven will be right there, delivering great content for our viewers, partners and sponsors,” he said.
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Our 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup set in Sydney, Australia is looking 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/1f5foYl5nP
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 16, 2023
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It really is quite a picturesque location.
Look at the effort the US puts in for a coverage of a tournament and then compare to the usual shit seven in particular put up. Seven and to a lesser extent Nine do such a trash job when covering major sports and major events.
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Bold to have your set in an entirely different country from where the USWNT is playing all pool games…but still, looks nice.
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