That Fox Cricket song…cringeworthy.
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Annoying. Have to mute the jingle
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“Warney, Gilly, Isa” 
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2020/21 A-League and W-League season launch
The 2020/21 A-League and Westfield W-League seasons will make history by kicking off together for the first time on Sunday, December 27.
FOX SPORTS will broadcast LIVE A-League and W-League football for six days a week up until the end of the women’s season, including every match of the A-League season, 27 W-League matches as well as the 2021 A-League and W-League Final Series.
FOX SPORTS’ Tara Rushton, Mark Bosnich, Robbie Slater and Brenton Speed were joined by stars of the game today to launch the seasons.
It all begins Sunday, December 27 with an opening day double-header at Bankwest Stadium. At 6.30pm, new Sydney club Macarthur FC make their A-League debut in a brand-new western Sydney derby against the Wanderers.
First up on opening day, the W-League sparks football season to life with the Wanderers and Melbourne Victory from 4.00pm Live.
As the year comes to a close a festival of football will bring fans 18 matches in eight days, including W-League and A-League grand final rematches between Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday, December 30.
Steve Crawley, Executive Director of FOX SPORTS said:
“What better way to end this year and begin 2021 than to celebrate with six days a week of football. We’re going to see the best the leagues have to offer with so many Socceroos and Matildas putting on a show for fans across the nation.”FOX SPORTS will deliver fans the best commentary and analysis with football experts and Australian football legends Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater alongside expert commentators Archie Thompson, Andy Harper and Brenton Speed with hosts Adam Peacock and Tara Rushton.
FOX SPORTS, the home of football, has been there since the first season of the A-League and W-League and continues its commitment to football for the 2020/21 seasons.
FOX SPORTS will continue to bring fans closer to the game, taking them into the inner sanctum of their favourite club, delivering fans pre-game and post-game player interviews as well as addresses from the coaches.
FOX SPORTS is available on Foxtel, and to stream on Kayo, Foxtel Go and Foxtel Now.
Bet365 and Bunnings are the official partners of Fox Sports A-League coverage.
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The W-League announced a new broadcast deal with Fox Sports on Christmas Eve.
https://www.w-league.com.au/news/westfield-w-league-season-kick-december-29-new-broadcast-agreement
Fox Sports have also announced that they will increase the number of televised Westfield W-League games from 33 to 45, totalling a minimum of 80% of matches available to watch on Foxtel and stream on Kayo. This includes up to four matches per round (up from two) as well as all the Westfield W-League 2021 Finals Series matches.
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It’s just to bring in line with the Aleague deal, yeah?
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FSN keeps referring to 505 as “Fox Football 505”. Has this ever happened before?
Has anyone noticed that the info in the EPG now tells you straight away if the content is streaming or not. Does anyone know when they started doing this?
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Foxtel and Kayo have secured Australian broadcast rights to New Zealand’s D1NZ National Drifting Championship Series. The announcement was made on D1NZ’s Facebook page late Monday night.
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
LIVE TELEVISION BROADCAST DEAL ON FOX SPORT A MAJOR COUP FOR D1NZ AND NZ MOTORSPORT.
The Valvoline New Zealand D1NZ National Drifting Championship has landed a deal with the Foxtel Group that will see all rounds broadcast live on Kayo Sports for the first time ever in Australia.
The broadcast deal will see the D1NZ Series shown in Australia live on Kayo Sports, plus selected live coverage on Fox Sports on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO.
Live broadcasts of D1NZ events will feature highlights for qualifying followed by the Top-32 competition. Those who are unable to watch the event live will be able to catch up on all the action with highlights packages via Kayo Sports.
D1NZ Category Manager Brendon White said the deal marks a pivotal point in the history of the championship, which is one of the longest running in the world.
“In the 18 years that D1NZ has been running the series has always been on the front foot when it comes to broadcast coverage.”
“Thanks to this new deal we’re taking the sport to another level being the first motorsport series in New Zealand to be live simulcast throughout Australia for the entire series.”
“By being part of the Foxtel family in Australia it’s undoubtedly going to be the best showcase of domestic motor racing in decades.”
“It’s a true testament to the dedication of our fans, competitors, sponsors and volunteers to get the sport to where it is today and we are proud we have a stellar broadcasting fronting team lined up including 2X NZ Champion Cole Armstrong Drift moving into a technical presenter role.”
White said the addition of Fox Sports to the fold will also take the production quality to new heights providing better opportunities to engage fans in the judging process with new additions of technology added to the series in coming months.
Rebecca McCloy Foxtel Group Director of Acquisitions and Sports Partnerships said: “The Foxtel Group is the established home of motorsport in Australia with motorsport audiences going from strength to strength in 2020. We are delighted to lock in this partnership with the D1NZ Drifting Championship, and we are looking forward to bringing fans all the first round action later this month.”
It will all begin on Saturday, January 23rd with round 1 live on Fox Sports 506 and Kayo Sports from 2pm (AEDT).
The six-round championship concludes at Trustpower Baypark on May 1st where the Pro Series and Pro-Sport Series titles will be decided.
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That should interest around 2 viewers nationwide.
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So this gets channel coverage and other sports don’t?
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Was surprised (and happy) when flicking around yesterday to see the Australian Baseball League on fox sports. seems to be just a direct broadcast of the facebook and youtube live broadcasts.
I’m guessing its cheap and possibly related to the aborted manny ramirez blue sox deal
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Make of it what you will:
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interesting comments on his views on where football sits in fox’s lineup, and i agree with him. I would think optus would be looking at getting the rights for the A-League and W-League - it seems like a big hole in there lineup
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I cannot see Fox Sports renewing its rights to the A-League. Optus will definitely bid for it. Simon Hill would be the perfect fit for Optus Sport, he should be involved in an all-Australian panel during selected EPL games (as they did for the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions/Europa League).
Does Fox Sports still carry the Indian Premier League soccer (or whatever they call it)? Why do they bother? To attract expat Indians perhaps?
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Yes they do. I believe it is the by-product of some deal or another.
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Optus has a loyal fan base many of whom are diehard EPL and football fans.
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such as yours truly!
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I wonder whether the change to the way the A-League operates will change Fox’s position
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According to Simon Hill’s article, there are murmurs the leagues are considering renewing with Fox, if FA don’t get their streaming service up.
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