STILL TO COME IN 2025
THE GOLDEN BACHELOR
Love knows no age, and The Golden Bachelor is here to prove that the best love stories often unfold later in life. After its massive success in the United States, this beloved series is now set to make hearts flutter across Australia, inviting viewers to witness a modern twist on romance for the golden years. Television powerhouse Samantha Armytage joins the 9Network, bringing her golden touch as host in the search for âGolden Love.â This journey is one you wonât want to miss!
In this heartwarming series, our charming Golden Bachelor, Bear embarks on a heartfelt journey to find a soulmate, with Sam guiding him every step of the way as he seeks a partner who can share the joys and adventures of lifeâs later chapters.
The women looking for love bring a wealth of life experience, having navigated relationships, loss, and laughter. Each of them is ready to embrace new possibilities and ignite a lasting connection.
Get ready for laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments when our Golden Bachelor starts handing out roses. Donât miss the show thatâs winning the hearts of audiences worldwide when The Golden Bachelor premieres Monday, October 20 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Golden Bachelor is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for 9Network.
THE BLOCK AUCTION
The highly anticipated auction for the 21st season of The Block is almost here. In the heart of Daylesford, five couples have battled it out to deliver stunning, country-style luxury family homes that will soon go under the hammer.
LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA
Returning to the lavish villa on the sexy Spanish island of Mallorca, host Sophie Monk will welcome another group of stunning single Islanders for season seven of Love Island Australia.
This year the Islanders are sorely tempted by Love Islandâs Wicked Sins as they search for a true connection â challenged by lust, envy and greed. Will love conquer all when temptation comes knocking?
ITV Studios Australia Creative Director, Alex Mavroidakis, said: âThe Love Island brand continues to go from strength to strength around the world, and this upcoming series will lift the bar even higher.â
Expect beautiful love stories, epic betrayals, and lots of laughs that will keep the audience glued to their screens.
Love Island Australiaâs growth soared in season six, with the launch episode recording a whopping audience of 516,000 on 9Now, the highest rating episode on 9Now in franchise history. Love Island Australia 2025, again narrated by Eoghan McDermott, is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.
JAMIE DURIEâS FUTURE HOUSE
Still to come in 2025, Jamie Durie returns to Nine where he started his career 25 years ago hosting Backyard Blitz, for the groundbreaking new season of Jamie Durieâs Future House, tackling his most ambitious mission yet: solving the housing crisis.
Jamie will enlist the nationâs most visionary builders and innovators to design and construct the ultimate âFuture Houseâ â a blueprint for homes that are eco-friendly, stunning designs that are not only built in less than three months but budget-conscious and accessible to everyday Australian families.
As he follows two families building their future houses, Jamie also gets his hands dirty on a personal build to prove his revolutionary concepts can be achieved. More than just a renovation show, this is the future of Australian living, under construction.
Welcome to Jamie Durieâs Future House.
CHĂTEAU DIY AUSTRALIA
Château DIY Australia , a five-part series from the creators of Escape to the Château, follows adventurous Australians as they embark on a new life in France, restoring abandoned châteaux to their former magnificence.
The program showcases Aussie château enthusiasts and owners as they uncover secrets, discover unpolished gems, and pick up bargains. Viewers will watch as they navigate all sorts of challenges â from crumbling ceilings and timeworn turrets to dreaded termites â in transforming their château dreams into reality, and leaving a lasting legacy in the stunning French countryside.
Château DIY Australia is produced by Spark Media Partners for the 9Network in association with Cineflix Rights.
2025 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
9Network is the official broadcaster of the iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival, delivering four thrilling days of world-class racing action, fashion, and entertainment. With an all-star hosting line-up, Eddie McGuire will lead the coverage from the on-course studio, joined by James Bracey hosting from the Mounting Yard and Francesca Cumani offering expert racing analysis. Form analyst David Gately will provide key insights, while Billy Slater, on horseback, will interview winning jockeys after each race, and Tony Jones will conduct exclusive interviews with prominent racing identities.
Clint Stanaway , Sylvia Jeffreys and Jelena Dokic, will capture the excitement from the Birdcage, including the glamour of Fashions on the Field.
Viewers can enjoy enhanced content on 9Now, including race replays, ensuring they donât miss a moment. Coverage kicks off with Howden Victoria Derby Day on November 1 and concludes with VRC Champions Stakes Day on November 8.
PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP RUGBY LEAGUE
As the 2025 NRL and NRLW seasons conclude, the great game of Rugby League goes international as Wide World of Sports adds a cherry on top, when the Pacific Championship pits the best nations in the Pacific against each other across four big weeks of action.
Teams from Australia (Jillaroos), New Zealand, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga and Cook Islands will line up each weekend from Saturday, October 18 through to November 9, with 14 hard-hitting fixtures for Pacific supremacy.
Every game is available live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
RUGBY LEAGUE ASHES AUSTRALIA v ENGLAND
The likes of Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary, Cameron Munster and Mark Nawaqanitawase will combine their freakish talents in the green and gold Kangaroos jersey, for a three test Ashes series against England from October 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Making its return after a 22 year absence, rugby league Ashes games will be played on three consecutive Saturday nights with games at Wembley in London (Oct 26), Liverpool (Nov 1) and Leeds (Nov 8).
Join the NRL on Nine commentary team for live and free coverage when Australiaâs best players from the NRL take on a fierce England outfit, hell bent on claiming an underdog series win in front of their vocal home supporters.
GOLF
Wide World of Sports is the only place to be for live and free action of the two big weeks of the Australian summer of golf, featuring Masters champion Rory McIlroy taking on Aussies Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee back on home soil.
First up from November 27 is the BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland where proud Queenslander Smith is back in his home state alongside the defending champion, Elvis Smylie, and fellow Queenslander Adam Scott, playing for a record $2.5m AUD.
Then itâs on to the national championship, with the menâs Australian Open in Melbourne from December 4 on the famous Melbourne Sandbelt at The Royal Melbourne Golf, featuring World No.2 Rory McIlroy.
That isnât all for golf on the 9Network and 9Now, with two womenâs major golf events set to be aired on Free To Air Television when the worldâs best tee it up for the standalone womenâs Australian Open and Australian WPGA Championship in March.
SWIMMING - AUSTRALIA VS THE WORLD
Australiaâs internationally acclaimed swimming team is back when Australia takes on The World in a one-day shortcourse event on December 12 in Brisbane.
The Dolphins will feature superstar Olympians including; Cam McEvoy, Mollie OâCallaghan, Kyle Chalmers, Meg Harris, Elijah Winnington, Lani Pallister, Matthew Temple, Moesha Johnson, Alexandria Perkins and Joshua Young.
SYDNEY HOBART
The 9Network is the exclusive home of the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. For the last 79 years, the iconic and thrilling race has set sail from Sydney Harbour.
Renowned for its fierce competition and breathtaking scenes of Australiaâs coastline, the Sydney Hobart is a staple of the Australian summer and a Boxing Day tradition.
Viewers around the country will be able to enjoy live coverage, capturing the excitement, triumphs and challenges of this legendary race.
WNBL
The 9Network jumps onto the court for womenâs basketball this year when the WNBL 2025-26 season tips off on 9GO! and 9Now in November. 9GO! will air a weekly game across the home and away season with 9Now streaming every match live and free.
Our Aussie Opals of tomorrow and WNBA stars will be on display right here on our doorstep as the WNBL is free to watch any time and on any device they choose.
CHRISTMAS WITH DELTA
Get into the festive spirit with Delta Goodrem as she returns to host her star-studded Christmas extravaganza. Joined by a selection of her famous friends, this holiday special promises an evening of cheer and unforgettable moments. The show features everything from soulful duets to electrifying performances, along with heartwarming surprises and special reunions. Christmas With Delta is a celebration that extends the joy of the season and is not to be missed!
VISION AUSTRALIAâS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Vision Australiaâs Carols by Candlelight returns this year, continuing its legacy as Australiaâs most cherished Christmas Eve celebration. The event will once again bring together Australiaâs premier performers to raise vital funds for children who are blind or have low vision.
Audiences can look forward to hosts David Campbell and Sarah Abo leading the festivities. The magical evening will be broadcast live from Melbourneâs Sidney Myer Music Bowl at 8.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
TOPKNOTZ
TopKnotz is the exciting new program coming to Channel 9 that dives into the world of water and marine leisure like never before. Hosted by Tom Williams, Rob Palmer, Grant Denyer, Miguel Maestre and Felicity Palmateer, TopKnotz is part fun, part chat, part adventure, part human interest and all splash-filled adventure that transports viewers to amazing locations across the globe.
From wild water sports to serene coastal escapes, the crew get up to all sorts of action and antics in this aquatic adventure.