I think I posted earlier in this thread there were significant legal troubles that forced it off air on One, and the previous broadcasters (Sony) wanted it for quite a lot.
Now the broadcast rights are owned by Star (A Fox/Disney? company) who would be (slightly) more favourable to Fox Sports.
No thanks. We don’t need another sport being smothered to death by the scourge of fox.
Free to air need exclusivity and sports will benefit from this rather than having the iron fist of Murdoch and his pathetic cronies monopolising sports
LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of all Matildas’ matches on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel
Caitlin Foord, Amy Harrison and Ante Juric on pre and post game panel
Stream the action LIVE via Foxtel Now
The Westfield Matildas travel to Jordan this week to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, and FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will be the only place to watch the action unfold.
FOX SPORTS will ensure football fans are able to watch the Aussies LIVE in action, with ad-break free and HD coverage of every Matildas match throughout the two-week competition.
With Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now, fans can get instant access and be signed up and streaming all the action LIVE within minutes. To try two weeks for free, go to www.getfoxsports.com.au.
There will be plenty to play for in Jordan with the top five teams securing automatic qualification to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
It all kicks off on Sunday (April 8) with the Matildas’ opening pool clash against South Korea.
The action continues next week with a showdown against Vietnam (Wednesday 11 April) and Japan (Friday 13 April).
An expert panel featuring injured Matildas Caitlin Foord and Amy Harrison, Sydney FC coach Ante Juric and host Tara Rushton will be on hand to guide viewers through the action.
The Matildas head to the tournament buoyed by a decisive 5 – 0 victory over Thailand in Perth last week.
FOX SPORTS is exclusively available on Foxtel.
FOX SPORTS’ BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Sun 8 April: Matildas v South Korea: LIVE at 2.45am EST on FOX SPORTS 501
Wed 11 Apr: Vietnam v Matildas: LIVE at 2.45am EST on FOX SPORTS 501
Fri 13 Apr Japan v Matildas: LIVE at 11.30pm EST on FOX SPORTS 501
In case anyone’s wondering who the commentators are for the IPL:
Sunil Gavaskar (India), Manjrekar (India), Murali Kartik (India), Harsha Bhogle (India), L Sivaramakrishnan (India), Rohan Gavaskar (India), Deep Das Gupta (India) and Anjum Chopra (India). Simon Doull (New Zealand), Danny Morison (New Zealand), Mpumelelo ‘Pommie’ Mbangwa (Zimbabwe), Michael Slater (Australia), Brett Lee (Australia), Matthew Hayden (Australia), Michael Clarke (Australia), Lisa Sthalekar (Australia), Melanie Jones (Australia), Michael Vaughn (England), David Lloyd (England) Kevin Pietersen (England), Nasser Hussain (England), Isha Guha (England), Greame Smith (South Africa) and Ian Bishop (West Indies)
Just watching the highlights from last night’s game now.
Here is a screenshot of the graphics.
Looks okay.
The draw for next year’s Asian Cup soccer tournament was made overnight. Defending champion Australia is in group B alongside Syria, Jordan and Palestine. The Socceroos met Syria and Jordan in the recent World Cup qualifying campaign. The Asian Cup will be held in United Arab Emirates in January and Fox Sports has the broadcast rights.
Former tennis player Sam Groth has joined Fox Sports’ commentary team for the French Open tennis tournament, which starts next week.
Fox Sports the only place to watch LIVE, start-to-finish coverage of Roland Garros
Over 180 hours of LIVE and HD tennis with additional coverage across multiple channels
First three hours of each day’s play EXCLUSIVELY LIVE up until the quarter finals
Sam Groth joins Adam Peacock in the commentary box
FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, is set to deliver its biggest broadcast of the year’s second Grand Slam, when Roland Garros swings into action on May 27.
FOX SPORTS will be the only place to watch this year’s tournament LIVE, from start-to-finish and in HD, with round-the-clock coverage on FOX SPORTS 505.
Foxtel viewers will receive the most comprehensive daily coverage from the opening day through to the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, with all the big matches replayed throughout the day.
FOX SPORTS’ daily, prime-time coverage begins at 7.00pm EST, with the first three hours of each day’s play available EXCLUSIVELY LIVE up to the Quarter Finals.
Over 180 hours of LIVE action will be available on two HD channels, with additional courts available on six days in the opening week-and-a-half of the competition.
In addition to LIVE, start-to-finish coverage, FOX SPORTS will deliver a daily highlights show recapping the biggest moments from all the big match ups.
An expert commentary team including Fred Stolle, Mark Woodforde, Kim Clijsters, Mats Wilander and Marion Bartoli will guide viewers through the action.
FOX SPORTS will ensure Australian viewers get to watch more local talent televising additional matches featuring Aussie players with Adam Peacock teaming up with former Davis Cup player Sam Groth to call the action.
Foxsports.com.au will be the destination to follow the action online, with in-depth reports, video highlights and live scores.
Carrying the local hopes in the men’s draw are Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova lead the charge for the Aussie women.
Following his recent victory against World No. 1 Roger Federer, all eyes will be on young-gun Kokkinakis as he looks to step up against the world’s best.
FOX SPORTS is available exclusively on Foxtel.
Fox Sports broadcast schedule
Additional Feeds
Mon 28 May: LIVE at 7pm on FOX SPORTS 503
Tue 29 May: LIVE at 7pm on FOX SPORTS More (Ch 507)
Wed 30 May: LIVE at 7pm on FOX SPORTS More (Ch 507)
Thu 31 May: LIVE at 7pm on FOX SPORTS More (Ch 507)
Fri 1 Jun: LIVE at 11.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Mon 4 Jun: LIVE at 7pm on FOX SPORTS 503
Fred stolle still going?.. Peacock and Groth should be good for the aussie matches but i’ll stick with Eurosport player and choice of every court…
Including (unbelievably) a matchup between Kyrgios and Tomic (who wasn’t bored enough to tank qualifying) in Round 1
Preliminary card from 10.00am (AEST) on FOX SPORTS 501
The Qantas Wallabies’ three-Test series against Ireland kicks off on Saturday (June 9), and FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will ensure fans don’t miss a minute of the action.
In addition to LIVE, ad-break free during play and HD coverage of the series, FOX SPORTS will be the only place to watch the All Blacks tackle France, and South Africa face England on the corresponding weekends throughout June.
It all kicks off on Saturday, with the opening clash between New Zealand and France at 4.30pm EST, before the Wallabies assemble at Suncorp Stadium to square off with Ireland.
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, with the reigning Six Nations champions on the hunt to continue their impressive 12-game winning streak.
FOX SPORTS’ Wallabies coverage begins from 7.30pm EST, with Drew Mitchell, George Gregan and Phil Kearns teaming up with Nick McArdle to preview the action ahead.
Louise Ransome will join the panel to deliver ‘Lou’s News’.
The voice of Rugby, Greg Clark, takes over to call the action from 8.05pm, alongside Tim Horan, Kearns and Rod Kafer, who will be stationed on the sideline.
Then from 1.00am, South Africa line-up against England for the first game in their Test series.
All three series continue over the next three weeks, with the Australian Tests moving to Melbourne on June 16 and Sydney on June 23.
FOX SPORTS’ dedicated Rugby show, Test Rugby: Kick & Chase, will be the destination for fans looking for the latest news and reviews throughout the month.
Former Wallaby James Horwill will join the team as a guest panellist tonight, where he will point out his players to watch throughout the series.
The panel will also cross LIVE to Bernard Foley in Brisbane for an update on the team’s preparations ahead of Game 1.
Australia’s leading general sports website, foxsports.com.au will be the online destination for all the news, video highlights and expert analysis throughout the month.
FOX SPORTS is exclusively available on Foxtel.
FOX SPORTS’ BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Saturday 10 June:
All Blacks v France, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Wallabies v Ireland, LIVE at 7.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Sunday 11 June:
Springboks v England, LIVE at 1.00am on FOX SPORTS 501
Saturday 16 June:
All Blacks v France, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Wallabies v Ireland, LIVE at 7.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Sunday 17 June:
South Africa v England, LIVE at 1.00am on FOX SPORTS 506
Sunday 23 June:
All Blacks v France, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Wallabies v Ireland, LIVE at 7.30pm on FOX SPORTS 501
Sunday 24 June:
South Africa v England, LIVE at 1.00am on FOX SPORTS 501
Test Rugby: Kick & Chase, LIVE at 7.30pm Wednesdays on FOX SPORTS 501
*Times listed as AEST
All four days LIVE, EXCLUSIVE and in HD on FOX SPORTS 501
Watch on Foxtel, start streaming today. Go to foxtel.com.au/sports
The world’s best golfers descend on New York’s Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to contest the 118th edition of the U.S. Open from Thursday (June 14).
FOX SPORTS 501, on Foxtel, will be the only place to see the action unfold with LIVE, EXCLUSIVE and HD coverage across all four days of must-see competition.
FOX SPORTS’ coverage of the year’s second major will include two extra hours of daily LIVE content, with Live from the U.S. Open returning to recap the day’s action following the conclusion of each round.
Americans Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas return to their home tournament as World No.1 and World No.2, while local hopes Jason Day and Marc Leishman aim to become the first Aussie champion since Geoff Ogilvy in 2006.
FOX SPORTS is available exclusively on Foxtel.
FOX SPORTS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
FOX SPORTS 501
2018 U.S. OPEN
THU 14 JUN: Round 1, LIVE from 11:30PM
SAT 16 JUN: Round 2, LIVE from 12:00AM
SUN 17 JUN: Round 3, LIVE from 1:30AM
MON 18 JUN: Round 4, LIVE from 2:00AM
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS SHOW at 9:30AM
*All times listed as AEST
DEAL AGREED FOR HOCKEY PRO LEAGUE PLUS OTHER FLAGSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed a five-year partnership with FOX SPORTS Australia, giving fans access to LIVE and EXCLUSIVE HD coverage of the Hockey Pro League, Hockey World Cups, Champions Trophies and Olympic Qualification Events until 2022.
Deal agreed for Hockey Pro League plus other flagship international events
FOX SPORTS, exclusively on Foxtel, will broadcast all 16 matches hosted by Australia’s Kookaburras (men) and Hockeyroos (women) as part of the game-changing Hockey Pro League which begins early 2019. In addition, they will also provide full visibility across multiple platforms for all 144 Pro League matches taking place between January and June each year across the world, as well as the end of season Grand Final.
Before then Australian fans will be able to tune in to FOX SPORTS’ LIVE coverage of the Kookaburra’s title defense of both the Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy in Breda between 23 June and 1 July 2018 and the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, taking place from 28 November until 16 December.
All Hockeyroos matches from the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup London 2018 between 21 July and 5 August as well as November’s Women’s Champions Trophy Changzhou 2018 between 17-25 November will also be shown by the Australian broadcaster.
Speaking about this, FIH TV and Broadcast Director Andy Oram said: “With Australia one of the world’s greatest hockey nations it was important to engage with a broadcaster who would provide the platform their success deserves. We’re delighted that FOX SPORTS’ longstanding investment in the game will continue into what is an incredibly exciting time for hockey, both in Australia and across the world, and we look forward to developing the positive and constructive relationship we have built with them.”
He continued: “This is another important partnership agreed as part of FIH’s global distribution strategy, focused on delivering world-class production and content. It shows that the Hockey Pro League and our other flagship events are attractive propositions for broadcasters who are key to helping us engage with millions more followers across the planet.”
FOX SPORTS COO, Peter Campbell, said: “FOX SPORTS is delighted to extend its partnership with the International Hockey Federation, a deal which will provide unprecedented coverage for the sport.
“FOX SPORTS will deliver more local and international action than ever before, broadcasting the exciting new Hockey Pro League from 2019, and with the 2020 Olympics just around the corner, we will be the place for fans to follow the Aussies with coverage of major events including the World Cup and Olympic Qualifiers.
“Our Australian hockey teams have achieved enormous success on the global stage but have had little visibility outside the Olympics. This new partnership will change that, providing significantly more coverage, both internationally and domestically, which will help grow the sport and showcase these incredible athletes.”
Hockey Australia CEO Matt Favier also welcomed this news. He said: “This partnership will provide extensive, high quality coverage of our game both within Australia and through FIH’s global broadcast partners and channels throughout the year. As a result, fans will now have many more opportunities to engage with the sport on a more regular basis.
“We know that great content is key to our success. The partnership with FOX SPORTS is one important element in our strategy of giving fans – and potential fans – the opportunity to experience our sport. Our content strategy considers a range of platforms with broadcast of course being very important.”
This partnership, which runs until December 2022, is the latest significant broadcast partnership agreed by the FIH in recent weeks, with Belgian broadcaster Telenet committing to similar terms. These partnerships indicate the commercial value of FIH’s event portfolio which has undergone extensive restructuring. With growing interest in FIH events around the world, the FIH expects to announce further partnerships in the coming weeks.
That should please the 10 hockey fans in Australia!
Hockey is always a popular sport when it comes to Olympics and commonwealth games. Always rates well. I think this is a smart move by Fox there is a market for hockey in Australia. there will be a lot more than 10 watching. Plus it’s good to see a sports network broaden its base from ‘traditional’ sports.
ABC traditionally had hockey, always enjoyed stopping by to catch some. Won’t attract the casual viewer to take up a Foxtel subscription but good for hard core hockey fans to see it.
The Boomers complete their first round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers this week and next with two big clashes against Japan and the Philippines.
FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will be the only place to watch the action unfold with LIVE, ad-break free during play and HD of both games.
It all tips off in prime-time at 8.30pm EST tonight (Friday 29 June), when the Boomers square off against Japan, and continues on Monday (July 2) at 9.20pm with the second game against the Philippines.
Australia have already secured a spot in the second round in September, after winning their first four games, but will be keen to continue their impressive form as the results carry over.
FOX SPORTS is the home of basketball in Australia, with LIVE coverage of all FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, the FIBA Basketball World Cup and FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournaments, FIBA Asia Cup, FIBA Continental Championship Qualifers, the NBL and WNBL.
FOX SPORTS is EXCLUSIVELY available on Foxtel.
FOX SPORTS’ Broadcast Schedule
Japan v Australia: Fri 29 Jun, LIVE at 8.30pm on FOX SPORTS 505
Philippines v Australia: Mon 2 Jul, LIVE at 9.20pm on FOX SPORTS 506
370+ hours of live tennis
Kim Clijsters joins FOX SPORTS commentary team
Three exclusively LIVE matches daily up until the quarter finals
The Daily Serve nightly from London
The world’s most prestigious Grand Slam swings into action from Monday (July 2), and FOX SPORTS will serve up the most comprehensive coverage, spearheaded by an expert commentary team featuring former World No.1 Kim Clijsters for the first time.
FOX SPORTS will deliver LIVE and HIGH DEFINITION coverage from the first round through to, and including the Quarter Finals, with three EXCLUSIVE matches available to Foxtel subscribers daily.
Over 370 hours of LIVE tennis will be available to viewers on two HD channels across three days, plus Foxtel subscribers can choose from up to four LIVE matches at any time on days two, three and four.
Foxsports.com.au and the FOX SPORTS App will offer two concurrent LIVE streams showing extra matches from multiple courts, along with video highlights, previews and reviews of each day’s play.
Australia’s number one multi sports website will also be the destination for fans to follow the action online with a dedicated Wimbledon section delivering the latest news, live scores and players to watch.
Clijsters will join former World No. 1 Boris Becker, star coach Roger Rasheed and Adam Peacock in the FOX SPORTS commentary team, to preview the action ahead each night on ‘The Daily Serve’, airing at 8:00pm (EST).
Broadcasting LIVE from London, the team will provide in-depth analysis, preview upcoming matches and interview the tennis world’s biggest names.
Fans won’t miss a minute of the action with nightly highlights packages aired at 7:00pm (EST) and all the best matches replayed throughout the day
FOX SPORTS will begin the countdown to the main event from 12.00pm EST on Monday, with a 30-minute preview show, highlights from some of the best finals featuring Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, along with the 2017 official Wimbledon film.
FOX SPORTS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
FOX SPORTS 505
MON 2 JUL: FOX SPORTS’ Wimbledon Countdown, from 12:00pm AEST
| DAY | DATE | THE DAILY SERVE | LIVE PLAY FROM | DAILY HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MON 2 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | – | |
| 2 | TUE 3 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 3 | WED 4 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 4 | THU 5 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 5 | FRI 6 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 6 | SAT 7 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 7 | MON 9 JUL | 8:00PM | 8:30PM | 7:00PM | |
| 8 | TUE 10 JUL | 9:30PM | 10:00PM | 8:30PM | |
| 9 | WED 11 JUL | 9:30PM | 10:00PM | 8:30PM |
