Throw the pregame onto a multi 10, the other networks have no problem with it.
Lead in will be good for Syd/Melb. though
10 wonât want to lose the A-Leagues rights tied with AFC CL and Socceroos/Matildas national team matches
Clare Polkinghorne Medal Launched to Celebrate Standout Ninja A-League Womenâs Player.
Network 10, Paramount+ And Ninja, Honour Excellence In The A-League Womenâs Competition.
Paramount+ and Network 10, in partnership with Ninja, are proud to announce the launch of the Clare Polkinghorne Medal, a major new honour recognising the standout player of the Ninja A-League Womenâs season.
Named after one of the most respected figures in Australian football, the medal reflects the strength, growth, and global influence of the Ninja A-League Womenâs competition - a league that continues to shape world-class talent.
A CommBank Matildasâ legend, Clare Polkinghorne is Australiaâs most-capped international footballer, representing the nation 169 times across an extraordinary career. She has been a defining presence in the national team for nearly two decades. At club level, Polkinghorne spent more than a decade with Brisbane Roar, establishing herself as one of the leagueâs most reliable and decorated defenders.
The Clare Polkinghorne Medal mirrors the Alex Tobin Medal, also presented by Ninja, which celebrates the breakout player in the Isuzu UTE A-League Menâs competition. The winners of both the Menâs and Womenâs medals for the 2025/26 season will each receive $30,000 and will nominate a junior football club to receive $10,000 worth of products, as part of Ninjaâs support for grassroots football.
Clare Polkinghorne said: âItâs an incredible honour to have a medal named after me, especially in a league that has shaped so many players - including my own career. The Ninja A-Leagues Womenâs competition continues to produce world-class talent, and Iâm thrilled that this award will spotlight the players who drive the game forward every single week. Iâm also proud that with thanks to Ninja, the medal will give back to grassroots football, because thatâs where every journey begins.â
Adam Cush, Director of Sport Paramount ANZ said "Clare Polkinghorne is synonymous with football in Australia through her achievements at both club and international level. To have her as the ambassador for a medal championing the achievements of players in this star-making competition is an exciting new addition for this seasonâ.
Zoe Wendland, Ninja Marketing & Communications Director said: âWeâre proud to support the Ninja A-League Womenâs competition as it continues to grow. If our involvement helps increase visibility or keep great players in the game, thatâs a win for everyone.
âAs the presenting partner of both the Clare Polkinghorne Medal and the Alex Tobin Medal, weâre able to celebrate excellence across the entire A-League, supporting the players, clubs and communities that help the game grow on and off the pitch.â
The Ninja A-League Womenâs competition remains a crucial pathway to the international stage and one of the most successful womenâs leagues in developing elite talent. Many of Australiaâs biggest football names spent formative years in the league before becoming stars of the global game. The introduction of the Clare Polkinghorne Medal celebrates this tradition of excellence and champions the players who continue to elevate the leagueâs standard.
The inaugural Clare Polkinghorne Medal will be presented at the 2026 Ninja A-League Grand Final, with full coverage across Paramount+ and Network 10. The award forms part of Paramountâs ongoing commitment to elevating womenâs sport, supporting football communities, and celebrating the players who inspire fans around the country.
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Tomorrow afternoons match (between Sydney FC and Auckland) has been postponed. That means that no 5pm aedt game will be shown on 10Drama. Deal or No Deal airs at 4.30 (instead of pregame), and JAG will air between 5 and 7pm.
Football Tonight airs as normal at 7pm, followed by the 7.30pm game.
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Paramount+ AFC Asia Cup promo on rotation already on 10.
I hope a 10 version is in the mix or coming soon then.
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Australia will host the second FIFA Series on March 27 and 31. The Socceroos will face Cameroon and Curacao in the four-nation tournament which also features China.
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I was getting worried we were having no promo til the last minute on 10
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Just after the Winter Olympics with the Final on March 21
Canât wait for this tournament
The AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026⢠Live And Exclusive on Paramount+ and Network 10.
Every Match, Every Moment: Watch the CommBank Matildas In Pursuit Of Victory.
Paramount+ is the exclusive home for every match of the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026â˘, including every thrilling moment from the CommBank Matildasâ campaign. Fans can stream every game live, ensuring they never miss a second of the action.
Meanwhile, Network 10 will deliver live coverage of every CommBank Matildas match, bringing the nation front-row access to Australiaâs pursuit of continental glory.
The tournament kicks off on March 1 in Perth, with Australiaâs best taking on the Philippines in what is bound to be a powerful opening moment on home soil.
Excitement is building in the host cities, with marquee matches such as the Matildas vs. Korea Republic on March 8 in Sydney, and a Gold Coast clash against Iran on March 5.
Running through to March 21, the competition not only crowns Asiaâs champion but also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Womenâs World Cup 2027⢠and the Olympics.
Paramount+ and Network 10 will deliver comprehensive coverage with expert hosts Tara Rushton and Kat Haddad, sideline reporting from Nalin Mastou and Tash Rigby, and analysis from Matildas legends Grace Gill, Amy Chapman, Ash Sykes, and Elise Kellond-Knight.
Commentary will be led by Teresa Polias, Cath Cannuli, Pokuah Frimpong, Taryn Heddo, Andy Harper and Teo Pellizzeri.
Adam Cush, Director of Sport Production at Paramount Australia, said: âThe CommBank Matildas have inspired the nation, and weâre excited to showcase every moment live on Paramount+ and Network 10 as womenâs football continues its incredible rise.â
The spirit of âTil Itâs Done continues to drive the CommBank Matildas to push harder, ignite every play, and chase victory with every kick. Our Tillies are ready to deliver edge-of-your-seat action, elite skill, and unforgettable highlights.
The AFC Womenâs Asian Cup Australia 2026⢠kicks off on Sunday, March 1, with the Final set for Saturday, March 21, promising high-intensity clashes, elite performance, and knockout drama every step of the way.
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If the Matildas fail to reach the Asian Cup final, will it mean the match will only be available on Paramount+ ?
No, itâs confirmed to be on 10 Drama regardless of whoâs playing.
Itâs only fair, even if they didnât give one or both teams a linear broadcast before then.
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According to this all Matildaâs matches are on 10 & the final is also on 10. I saw some socials mention that it had previously said 10Drama but the website has now changed to show 10
The other finals matches are TBD
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The Weekly Kick-Off
Wednesday 25th February 11:00 PM
The Weekly Kick-off previews the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup, with expert analysis, key players to watch and the stories shaping the tournament.
Matildas Game 1 confirmed on main channel in all markets.
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G Flip Reimagines Rock Anthem To Fire Up AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026â˘.
Paramount+, The Exclusive Home Of Every Match Kicking Off On 1 March.
As Australia is set to deliver an unforgettable chapter in womenâs football with the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026â˘, Paramount+ and ARIA Award-winning artist G Flip have reworked the rock classic All Fired Up, unveiling a bold new anthem for the tournament.
The track, which was initially written and released by Aussie rock band Rattling Sabres in the 80s, later became a chart-topper when US singer Pat Benatar recorded it the following year.
With Paramount+ streaming every match live and exclusively, All Fired Up will provide the soundtrack to the entire competition, resonating from the opening kick-off through to the final whistle.
With the first match kicking off with the CommBank Matildas taking on the Philippines in Perth on 1 March, this energising track is set to unite fans and players alike, amplifying the atmosphere and celebrating every moment of what promises to be one of the most memorable Womenâs Asian Cups to date.
For Paramount+, the anthem embodies the same spirit and passion that defines this landmark event, aiming not only to unite fans but also to inspire genuine progress in the lives of female athletes.
A portion of the royalties from the song will be donated to Women Onside, an organisation dedicated to promoting gender equality in Australian football for almost a decade, ensuring that its impact reaches far beyond the pitch.
To celebrate the anthemâs launch, G Flip performed All Fired Up live at Endeavour Sports High School in Sydney today, a public school that lives and breathes sports and produces elite football talent, including Young Tillies who have represented Australia, and students competing in national and international leagues.
âIâve been a lifelong fan and supporter of womenâs sports and always want to get involved wherever I can. Getting the opportunity to create an anthem for the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup is really exciting,â said G Flip.
âRepresentation in all forms is so important, so I hope moments like the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup inspires young people to follow their dreams and for everyone to get around womenâs sports.â
Matildaâs veteran Chloe Logarzo-Berryhill was pumped to join G Flip at the school to meet and chat with future stars of the game.
âI spent years representing Australia with the Tillies, so getting to meet these young players who could one day be wearing that jersey feels like a beautiful way to kick off the Asian Cup,â Chloe said.
âAfter G gets us all fired up, maybe weâll head out to the field for a game,â she added.
Louise Crompton, VP Marketing and Growth, Paramount+, said this marks a significant milestone for the country and for womenâs sport, highlighting how support continues to build year after year.
âWe wanted to create something bold, punchy and impactful to champion the tournament, reflecting the way enthusiasm for womenâs sport keeps gaining momentum and inspiring even more fans to get behind the game.
âWeâre seeing a new wave of support for womenâs sport, and Paramount+ is proud to be the place where fans can watch every match and be part of it as it unfolds.â
As teams prepare to arrive and fans countdown to kick-off, All Fired Up is already setting the tone for a tournament that promises big moments both on and off the pitch.
Paramount+ is the exclusive home of every match of the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026â˘. Donât miss a minute of the CommBank Matildas campaign live from Sunday, March 1 at 8.00pm (AEDT).
*All CommBank Matildas matches will be live on 10 and 10 Streaming.
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The P+ promo featuring G Flipâs version of All Fired Up was shown tonight during Australian Survivor.
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