The logo has been slightly changed to match the new colour scheme.
The SBS logo is now the coloured part of the On Demand logo.
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Get fit for the FIFA World Cup 2026âą with new SBS On Demand features for the ultimate viewing experience
Now is the time for Australian fans to prepare for SBSâs live, free and exclusive broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 âą by exploring the new features available on SBS On Demand and ensuring they have their free account login details before the first kick-off on Friday, 12 June at 5am (AEST).
SBS On Demand has introduced pause, restart, and rewind for live television, along with other innovations designed to make every moment of the tournament easier to follow for the millions of Australians expected to tune in to cheer on the Socceroos and other teams close to their hearts.
The biggest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams playing 104 games across host countries Canada, Mexico and the United States, will unfold in a favourable time zone for Australian audiences, so more fans than ever are expected to watch the tournament broadcast over six magical weeks.
The new SBS On Demand features include:
Live Restart âThere will be no more missed starts or goals for fans watching SBS On Demand, with viewers now able torestart orrewind to the kick-off for every one of the 104 matches. They can also pause when needed, rewind to relive a goal or major moment, and fast forward to get back to the live play.
1080p HD Picture Quality â For the greatest show on Earth, picture quality matters. Every live match of the tournament â plus replays, match highlights, mini matches and more â will be streamed in full 1080p HD at up to 4.5 megabits per second.
One Stop Shop â A dedicated FIFA World Cupâą hub on the SBS On Demand platform will make viewing simple and personalised. A new Favourites feature lets fans earmark team pages and collections for quick access to their own World Cup destination, with fixtures, replays, highlights and related content all in one place.
Second Screen â Every live match will be covered via the SBS Sport Match Centre, featuring live statistics and commentary designed to complement the broadcast. Updated in real time, the Match Centre will give fans deeper insight into the story of the game and a way to follow key moments live to complement their viewing experience.
SBS Director of Television, Kathryn Fink, said: âSBSâs broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026âą will bring Australians together like no other event and we want football fanatics and casual fans alike to have their best ever viewing experience this year.
âWeâve made significant upgrades since the 2022 broadcast, with innovations designed to make every match easier to follow, more immersive and more accessible for everyone tuning in, whether youâve been with us for 40 years or youâre coming along on the ride for the first time.
âBe prepared by making sure youâve created an SBS On Demand account, or located your login details, before the tournament begins. But if you donât, Live Restart is there to help you out. Once you log in, the entire World Cup will be at your fingertips.â
The FIFA World Cup 2026âą Hub is already available on SBS On Demand, so fans can use the Favourites tab now to plan their World Cup journey and prepare for the tournament.
Australia is in Group D for the first stage of the tournament and will play its first three matches against TĂŒrkiye on Sunday, 14 June at 2pm (AEST); USA on Saturday, 20 June from 5am (AEST); and Paraguay on Friday, 26 June at 12pm (AEST). All broadcasts start one hour before kick-off.
Watch live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand from 12 June to 20 July (AEST). Learn all the ways to watch, read and listen, including updating your SBS On Demand app (iOS or Android) and subscribing to SBS Sport newsletters here.
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COUPLES THERAPY SEASON 5
Dr. Orna returns
Australian Premiere Box Set
Wednesday, 1 July on SBS On Demand (9 episodes)
Acclaimed psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik counsels four new couples in crisis, navigating stark political differences fuelling daily fights in a volatile marriage; a discovery of secret, paid cuddling sessions that blindside a couple; two people on the brink of moving in together who get derailed by an autism diagnosis; and teenage sweethearts who, twenty years later, wonder if theyâve outgrown the relationship.
Couples Therapy (Season 5) will be available to stream on SBS On Demand from 1 July. Seasons 1 - 4 are available to stream now.
BOSCH: LEGACY (SEASON 3)
Box Set Drop
Thursday, 2 July on SBS On Demand (10 episodes)
Retired homicide detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) embarks on the next chapter of his career and finds himself working with former enemy Honey âMoneyâ Chandler (Mimi Rogers).
In Season 3 the murder investigation of Kurt Dockweiler brings dangerous secrets to light. The disappearance of a family haunts Harry Bosch and forces him to confront the limits of justice. In a hotly contested race, Honey âMoneyâ Chandler runs for District Attorney of Los Angeles, and Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz) gets entangled in a series of follow-home robberies.
Bosch: Legacy S3 will be available to stream on SBS On Demand from 2 July. Seasons 1 - 2 are available to stream now.
THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2026
Australian Exclusive Live and On Demand
From Sunday, 5 July 2026 on SBS On Demand
Cyclingâs superstars are set to break records at the Tour de France 2026. Anticipation is high for
four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, who will be competing for a historic fifth title, a feat that would place him among the sportâs all-time greats. Australian cyclists will also be pursuing stage victories this year, including Tour de France stage winner and 2022 Giro dâltalia champion Jai Hindley, legendary climber Michael Storer, stage-winner Ben OâConnor, and Luke Durbridge for his final season.
For the first time in 55 years, the Tourâs Grand Depart is a team time trial, racing through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Over 21 dramatic stages, 184 riders representing 23 teams will cover 3,333 km across Spain and France. The cyclists are set to reach new heights, with a total vertical gain of 54,450m across the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura and the Alps.
Superstar Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan will join SBSâs trusted Tour de France commentary team in 2026. One of the greatest ever Australian cyclists, Caleb claimed the mantle as the fastest sprinter in the world after winning three stages in the 2019 Tour de France. He now brings his vast experience to the microphone, providing analysis of the raceâs thrilling twists and tactics. Leading the commentary on the ground in France for the 2026 edition will be the âvoice of cyclingâ Matthew Keenan, who along with David McKenzie celebrates 20 years of bringing the Tour de France to Australian audiences. Former World Hour record holder Dr Bridie OâDonnell and multiple Grand Tour stage winner Simon Gerrans also provide expert analysis and insightful commentary as part of the team.
NAIDOC WEEK 2026
Sunday, 5 July - Sunday, 12 July 2026 on SBS On Demand
Elder in Residence Oration with Richard Frankland - 5 July
Building on the extraordinary legacy of the late Widjabul Wiyebal woman of the Bundjalung nation, Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO, acclaimed filmmaker, writer and proud Gunditjmara Elder Richard Frankland delivers this yearâs SBS Elder in Residence Oration reflecting on storytelling, cultural responsibility and the role of First Nations voices in shaping Australiaâs future.
Drawing on a lifetime of work across film, activism and community leadership, Frankland speaks to the enduring power of culture, the importance of truth-telling, and the responsibility of storytelling to create understanding and meaningful change. The Oration provides a platform for First Nations voices to be amplified - creating space for reflection, connection and learning for all Australians while capturing Indigenous thought leadership at a pivotal moment for the nation.
Frame by Frame - All episodes 9 July
Hosted by acclaimed filmmaker and proud Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman Rachel Perkins, Frame by Frame is a compelling interview and short-film series celebrating the creative vision and cultural legacy of First Nations filmmakers.
Across the series, Perkins sits down with influential storytellers including Leah Purcell, Sally Riley, Erica Glynn, Tanith Glynn-Maloney and Hunter Page-Lochard to explore their careers, creative process and contribution to First Nations screen storytelling. Pairing deeply personal conversations with curated short film screenings, the series honours the storytellers who paved the way while illuminating pathways for the next generation of Indigenous creatives.
Blue Water Empire
Ep 1 Sunday July 5 at 7:30pm I Ep 2 Sunday July 12 at 7:30pm
Hosted by Aaron Faâaoso, Blue Water Empire charts the extraordinary history of Torres Strait Islander peoples across more than 200 years of change, resistance and survival. Blending dramatic re-enactments, archive footage, animation and an original score by Will Kepa, the series explores the impact of colonisation while celebrating the resilience, leadership and enduring seafaring traditions of Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Living Black I Kutcha Edwards - Becoming One - 6 July
In a special edition of Living Black, host Karla Grant sits down with proud Aboriginal singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards for an intimate and deeply personal conversation. Removed from his family at just 18 months old as part of the Stolen Generations, Edwards reflects on the lifelong impact of separation and his journey of reconnection with his mother and culture. Speaking candidly about healing, survival and finding his identity, Edwards shares what it means to be âdeadlyâ, and how music has become a powerful vehicle for storytelling, truth-telling and cultural strength.
The Point I Black Money - 7 July
Where do the dollars go and whoâs keeping track?Whenever tragedies occur within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, questions are raised about the billions poured into Indigenous Affairs each year. In this special NAIDOC Week episode, host of The Point, and NITV and SBSâs National Indigenous Affairs Editor John Paul Janke breaks down the numbers while examining community outcomes, and the broader social, economic and historical factors involved.
PARTY DOWN (SEASONS 1-3)
Wednesday, 10 July 2026 on SBS On Demand (6 episodes)
This beloved sitcom stars a dream-team comedy ensemble as the employees of Hollywood catering company âParty Down,â a group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers waiting for their big breaks while stuck serving hors dâc:euvres.
Starring Adam Scott (Severance, Parks And Recreation), Jane Lynch (Glee}, Ken Marino (Role Models), Martin Starr (Knocked Up and Infinity Baby on SBS On Demand}, Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars), and Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex, Das Boot). Created and written by John Enbom (Only Murders In The Building), Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars), Dan Etheridge (High Potentian, and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, Clueless and The Little Prince on SBS On Demand)
Party Down (Seasons 1-3) will be available on SBS On Demand, with episodes airing weekly on SBS Viceland, Wednesdays at 9.30pm
THE EXPANSE (SEASONS 1-3)
Saturday, 11 July 2026 on SBS On Demand (36 episodes)
Hundreds of years in the future, humans have colonised the solar system. The U.N. controls Earth. Mars is an independent military power. The planets rely on the resources of the Asteroid Belt, where air and water are more precious than gold. For decades, tensions have been rising between these three places. Earth, Mars and the Belt are now on the brink of war. And all it will take is a single spark.
Developed by Academy Award nominated screenwriting duo Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (Children of Men and Iron Man), and based on the book series of the same name by James S. A. Corey.
The Expanse will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand and will air every day on SBS Viceland, at 9.00pm, beginning with a double episode.
ALONE AUSTRALIA (SEASON 4)
SBS Original Australian Exclusive Weekly Drop
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on SBS On Demand
(10 episodes)
Smash-hit survival series Alone Australia drops its highly anticipated fourth season into its most ambitious location yet, plunging 10 brave souls into the brutal, yet spectacular wilds of the Arctic Circle. Deep in the northernmost reaches of Sapmi, Finland, they face a gruelling survival experiment where the subzero landscape grows deadlier by the day.
Set against a breathtaking backdrop of dancing Northern Lights, this season delivers a brand-new spectacle of bushcraft, ingenuity and survival. Thrust into an unfamiliar Arctic environment, participants must navigate unknown flora, risky first-time foraging challenges, where a single mistake identifying fungi could turn a life-saving meal into a lethal one, and rapidly dwindling resources - all while coexisting with formidable predators.
Alone Australia Season 4 will be available to stream on SBS On Demand and airing weekly on SBS Wednesdays at 7.30pm.
COLD HAVEN
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Thursday, 16 July 2026 on SBS On Demand (8 episodes)
Cold Haven is a tense psychological drama of betrayal, resilience, and the cost of truth. On the remote Icelandic island of Vestmannaeyjar, the close-knit fishing community is shaken when Maria Santos (Maria Joao Bastos}, a devoted mother and factory worker, is found dead on a desolate roadside. Her death sets off a chain reaction, exposing long-buried secrets and threatening to unravel the fragile bonds holding the town together.
The case is taken up by DCI Sofffa Falsd6ttir (Kristin 1>6ra Haraldsd6ttir) of Reykjavfkâs Capital Region Police, a brilliant investigator known for her discipline and drive. But when the trail of evidence leads uncomfortably close to her own family, Sofffa faces a devastating choice: protect her son or uphold the law.
Cold Haven will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand in Icelandic and Portuguese with English subtitles.
SIX FOUR
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 on SBS On Demand (4 episodes)
This four-part thriller is set primarily in Glasgow and is a compelling story of corruption, betrayal and an uncompromising search for the truth. When their teenage daughter goes missing, serving Glasgow police detective, Chris OâNeill (Kevin McKidd, Greyâs Anatomy), and his wife Michelle (Vinette Robinson, Sherlock and Boiling Point on SBS On Demand) - a former undercover officer - use their skills to try and track her down. Michelle heads to London in a quest that puts her dangerously close to the criminal underworld she previously escaped. Meanwhile, Chris gets a tip-off about an infamous, unsolved kidnapping involving another teenage girl.
Six Four will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand and airing weekly on SBS, Wednesdays at 9.30pm.
SAY NOTHING
Thursday, 30 July 2026 on SBS On Demand (9 episodes)
Say Nothing is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The series is based on the book by Peabody Award winning writer Patrick Radden Keefe. Spanning four decades, the series opens with the shocking disappearance of Jean Mcconville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again.
The series stars Lola Petticrew (Trespasses on SBS On Demand), Anthony Boyle (I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, House of Guinness), Josh Finan (Baby Reindeer, The Responder on SBS On Demand), Hazel Doupe, Rory Kinnear (Men on SBS On Demand, The Diplomat), Maxine Peake (I Swear}, and Frank Blake (Blue Lights on SBS On Demand, Normal People). The series was created by Joshua Zetumer, with directors Michael Lennox (Derry Girls, How To Get To Heaven From Be/fast}, and Mary Nighy (Industry).
Say Nothing will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand and will air weekly on SBS, Thursdays at 9.30pm.
