Don’t know if anyone has mentioned this but Optus is offering England and Spanish commentary on Copa America matches via the “audio” selection on a match stream.
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Interesting to see how little of this they now use:
https://x.com/mmescobar_/status/1812771304912683289?s=46&t=1xDnT4GHEsdn4Svv1sS4Iw
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Ipswich v Liverpool will be an interesting one to watch with Massimo Luongo playing for Ipswich.
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Optus Sport’s coverage of the 2024 FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Manchester United begins tonight at 11.50pm AEST. Kick off is at midnight.
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Hope their so called experts predictions are wrong. 
How I wish Optus still had the European competitions! I also can’t get over the irony of Optus Sport on Hubbl after all the angst when Fox Sports lost the EPL to them.
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Irony Optus lost LaLiga rights and ended up on Hubbl having just the EPL
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I didn’t hear Optus lost the La Liga rights. Who picked them up?
BeIN has regained the rights to La Liga.
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2024-25 Premier League kicks-off this weekend on Optus Sport
*Blockbuster matches in Australian prime time a key feature of opening rounds.
- Manchester City hunting record-breaking fifth consecutive title, while Arsenal continue to pose a genuine threat.
- Australia’s Ange Postecoglou seeking consistency for second year in charge at Tottenham in what is considered a ‘make or break’ year.
- Five clubs start the new season with different managers to the ones they ended the previous campaign with.
- All 380 matches will be live and on demand on Optus Sport with expert analysis from Premier League legends such as Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and many more.
The 2024-25 Premier League explodes into life this Saturday, 17 August (AEST), with Aussies treated to a breakfast bonanza of live football to kick off the new season.
With the last Premier League season decided on the final day, this season shapes up to again go down to the wire with several teams fancying their chances of prizing the title out of Manchester City’s clutches.
Manchester United will start the season at Old Trafford against Fulham at 5am (AEST) on Saturday 17 August, and will be keen to put the weekend’s Community Shield penalty shoot-out loss (7-6) to Manchester City behind them.
The Red Devils suffered their worst-ever Premier League season last term but will be looking to channel the form that saw them claim the Emirates FA Cup back in May.
Then Liverpool and new manager Arne Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp following his highly successful nine-year era with the Reds, will fancy their chances against newly-promoted Ipswich Town in the first of six 9:30pm (AEST) Saturday night games to get the season underway. Ipswich Town, featuring Socceroo Cam Burgess and former Australia international Massimo Luongo, will be at home and looking to start their time back in the Premier League by shocking one of the title favourites.
Wherever you look there is a thrilling storyline and while Australia’s most-capped Socceroo and Premier League icon Mark Schwarzer is tipping another Manchester City title, he conceded that absolutely anything could happen.
Speaking on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Schwarzer said: “There are three new teams, six new managers.
“I’ve got Manchester City winning it. But there’s a big question. Kevin De Bruyne, I think he’s obviously going to play a part, but I don’t think he’s a happy bunny when he’s not playing all the time. And I don’t think he’s at that level anymore. Then is it Pep Guardiola’s last dance? Because it’s the last year of his contract.
“My concern with Arsenal is a lack of transfer activity. Their big issue is scoring goals consistently, certainly having someone up there and they don’t have that yet. But obviously, there’s still time to go until the transfer window closes.
“I hope Chelsea are able to make the top four, but I don’t have them down as a top four. I’ve actually got Liverpool and Spurs making up the remaining two places in the top four.
“This is Ange’s make or break season. If he doesn’t start well, because there were those moans last season, if they do get exposed, there’s going to be an enormous amount of pressure on him. But who knows, Ipswich may be able to do something unthinkable!”
Head of Optus Sport, Howard Rees, said Optus Sport is the only place to experience every match of the Premier League.
“There are so many tantalising questions as we head into the 2024-25 season – can Manchester City do what no team has done before and claim a record-breaking fifth-consecutive Premier League title? Can Arsenal deliver on their potential by going one better than last year? Can Australia’s Ange Postecoglou keep Spurs firing for the whole season?” he said.
“We can’t wait to bring all of the action, as well as plenty of analysis, highlights and insights from our team of experts throughout the season.”
Title contenders Arsenal will get their campaign underway against the Wolverhampton Wanderers at midnight on Sunday, 18 August (AEST), with their chance to renew rivalries with reigning Premier League champions Manchester City coming on Matchday 5 in late September.
Everton will also host Brighton at midnight on Sunday 18 August, while Newcastle United take on Southampton and Nottingham Forest come up against Bournemouth in the same timeslot. Forest will be looking for a better start to the 2024-25 season than last year which saw them finish just one place above the relegation zone.
West Ham United and Aston Villa then meet at 2:30am on Sunday morning (AEST), before Brentford host Crystal Palace at 11pm Sunday night (AEST).
It will be a blockbuster 1:30am morning game on Monday 19 August (AEST) between Chelsea and Manchester City, before Leicester and Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur cap off the opening round of fixtures at 5am on Tuesday, 20 August (AEST). Postecoglou and his players have plenty to prove after a disappointing end to the season after showing so much promise early last year.
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The detail on these Premier League scorebugs though ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/ewUQnX1RDR
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 18, 2024
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Perth International Football Cup
Watch Australian women’s football stars back on home soil, live and free on Optus Sport in Perth International Football Cup
- Tournament features Barclays Women’s Super League sides West Ham United, Manchester City and Leicester City and French club Paris Saint-Germain.
- Opportunity to see Australian football stars including Mary Fowler, Alanna Kennedy and Katrina Gorry.
- Free access to the Perth International Football Cup matches available to watch on Optus Sport.
Australians will see some of the biggest clubs and names in women’s football live and free on Optus Sport, when the Perth International Football Cup gets underway from next Wednesday 28 August.
The tournament features Barclays Women’s Super League sides West Ham United (home to Katrina Gorry), Manchester City (featuring Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy) and Leicester City (including Courtney Nevin) battle it out alongside French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Fans in Australia will be able to watch all four matches for free by simply creating an Optus Sport account.
Along with exclusive live coverage, Optus Sport will provide extensive on-demand options including highlights and mini matches for tournament.
Head of Optus Sport, Howard Rees, said the tournament will provide a taste of what’s to come in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
“Last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup captured hearts and minds across Australia and we’re delighted to play our part in helping fans remain connected to the game. The Perth International Football Cup will be the perfect way for football fans to get ready for the Barclays Women’s Super League, which starts from Friday 20 September,” he said.
The Perth International Football Cup kicks off at HBF Park next Wednesday 28 August with Manchester City taking on Leicester City before West Ham and PSG face off the following night at the same venue.
Silverware will then be on the line on Sunday 1 September, when the winners and losers of those respective matches battle it out in back-to-back matches at HBF Park.
TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones said, “TEG is delighted to welcome Optus Sport as the Broadcast Partner for the Perth international Football Cup.
“Optus Sport is Australia’s premier sports offering, having broadcasted many of football’s magic moments from around the globe. This event is sure to be a thrilling three days of football, and there is no doubt that Optus Sport’s broadcast of these games will be non-other than world-class,” he said.
Tickets for the Perth International Football Cup are available for purchase on Ticketek with various packages available for all three nights.
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The tournament will be shown outside Australia on beIN Sports.
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Optus Sport is currently offering 50% discount on 12 months of subscription as part of its mid season sale.
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Optus have picked up the Womens Euro next year
https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os84627/2025-womens-euros-announcement
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The draw for the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers was made overnight.
Competition begins in late March 2025 with Optus again having exclusive coverage.
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