Watch the 2025 Squash Australian Open from March 11-16 with live streaming and replays on SBS On Demand.
Marlee Silva reveals how we can make our nation safer for women through Australiaâs most loved sport, in Skin in the Game
Deeply personal high stakes reckoning about the future of NRL and who we are as a nation premieres Sunday 23 March at 8.30pm on NITV, SBS and SBS on Demand
Marlee Silva, proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman, rising sports commentator and rugby league royalty reveals the real story behind Australiaâs most loved sport in Skin in the Game, a deeply personal, high stakes reckoning about the future of NRL and who we are as a nation.
In this intimate documentary, premiering on Sunday 23 March on NITV, SBS and SBS on Demand, Marlee, a self-proclaimed rugby league âtragicâ, daughter of all-time great of the sport, Rod âRocketâ Silva, investigates the positive power of rugby to shape us as a nation: where weâve been, how far weâve come and where we need to go.
Growing up living and breathing the sport, Marlee knows the power of rugby league to transform lives â but she also knows that it can hold a mirror to some ugly truths, especially when it comes to women and violence. Against a rising tide of domestic and family violence in Australia, where one woman a week is killed by a current or former partner; and one in four experiences violence at the hands of someone they know1, Marlee examines what the sport she loves can do to be part of the solution.
Skin in the Game provides unparalleled access to the players, their fans and families, as well as the sportâs leading influencers including rugby league broadcaster and former player and coach Phil Gould, NRL superstar Nicho Hynes, NRL Chairman Peter Vâlandys AM, NRLW player Lavinia Gould, former Chair of the West Tigers Rugby League Club Marina Go AM and Marleeâs father, rugby league legend, âRocketâ Rod Silva.
Revealing the hidden history of women in the game, and pursuing her mission across the sports field, the corridors of power and her own backyard, Marlee embarks on a powerful, deeply personal interrogation that reveals what needs to be done â and why we all have âskin in this gameâ.
Host, writer and executive producer, Marlee Silva, said, âRugby league is a sport of opportunity â not just for the players â but as a platform where we can have tough conversations and show how much better we can be as a society. Skin in the Game began as a daunting journey, but even more daunting is the future of our society if we ignore the current culture of violence against women in Australia.
âWhen I think about having âskin in the gameâ, itâs not just my skin as an individual or my family, but who we are as a community. This one-hour documentary is a passionate quest to break down stereotypes and turn the dial.â
Jason Oakley, NITV General Manager, said: âAboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoplesâ love of sport is well-documented and itâs a key part of life for many. We know that sport can positively impact Indigenous peoples and it can also contribute to change in Australian culture. Skin in the Game emphasises this.
âThe documentary is an important, agenda-setting program for all Australians, and we hope it starts a multitude of conversations that make a difference.â
Screen Australia Head of Documentary Richard Huddleston said: âSkin in the Game not only examines rugby leagueâs past, it also explores how its community can help build a more tolerant and inclusive society. Bold and unflinching, with candid family moments, Marleeâs love of the sport shines through and is matched by her desire for Australian women to have a safer future.â
Kyas Hepworth, Head of Screen NSW said: âSport in Australia, particularly rugby league, has the power to bring about significant change, particularly in our First Nations communities. Screen NSW are thrilled to support Southern Pictures and Marlee to bring this powerful documentary to audiences on NITV and SBS, and we hope it will spark a national conversation and be a catalyst for change both on and off the field when it releases.â
Southern Pictures CEO, Laurie Critchley, said:âWeâre proud to support Marlee Silva in producing her first documentary. Hers is an exciting and welcome voice. Skin in the Game is Marleeâs love-letter to Rugby League â and a persuasive and passionate exploration of how sport can drive much-needed change for women and men.â
Skin in the Game is a Southern Pictures production for NITV. Principal production funding from Screen Australia in association with NITV. Financed with support from Screen NSW and the Shark Island Institute.
Watch Skin in the Game on NITV, SBS and SBS On Demand on Sunday 23 March at 8.30pm with subtitles in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Update:
So who have they acquired this from, Apple? MLS? 
A post was merged into an existing topic: TV History - Questions
Yep. First time a FTA broadcaster has shown the MLS
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Athletics: World Indoor Championships
Live From Sunday, 23 March at 12.55pm
The World Athletics Indoor Championships are a biennial indoor track and field competition. The 2025 event takes place in Nanjing, China.
SBS Viceland:
Day 1 Morning Session (Friday, 21 March at 12.55p.m. AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
Day 1 Evening Session (Friday, 21 March at 9.20pm AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
Day 2 Morning Session (Saturday, 22 March at 12.55p.m. AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
Day 2 Evening Session (Saturday, 22 March at 9.25p.m. AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
Day 3 Morning Session (Sunday, 23 March at 12.55pm AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
Day 3 Evening Session (Sunday, 23 March at 10.25pm AEDT)
Coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing.
SBS On Demand coverage
Cycling: Volta a Catalunya 2025
Live From Tuesday, 25 March at 1.15am
The 104th edition of the Volta a Catalunya sets off in the renowned Montjuic city circuit in Barcelona.
Stage 1 (Tuesday, 25 March at 1.15am AEDT)
Stage 2 (Wednesday, 26 March at 1.15am AEDT) .
Stage 3 (Thursday, 27 March at 1.15am AEDT)
Stage 4 (Friday, 28 March at 1.15am AEDT)
Stage 5 (Saturday, 29 March at 12.15am AEDT)
Stage 6 (Sunday, 30 March at 1.15am AEDT)
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No more Monday morning blues for football fans as Major League Soccer comes to SBS
Monday mornings are looking a whole lot brighter for Australian football fans, who now have live, free-to-air access to selected Major League Soccer (MLS) matches under a licensing agreement between SBS Sport and MLS.
As the 30th MLS season heats up, the SBS Sport schedule now includes the featured match of the week from the MLS âSunday Night Soccerâ program each Monday morning from now until 6 October, broadcast live on SBS VICELAND and available to stream live or catch up in full via SBS On Demand.
This partnership will give Australian fans the opportunity to see some of the best football talent on the planet, including Argentinian superstar and eight-time world player of the year, Lionel Messi (playing his third season with Inter Miami), Uruguayâs Luis Suarez (Inter Miami), Germanyâs Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) and Franceâs Hugo Lloris (LAFC),
Six Australians are currently playing in the MLS, including Socceroos Kye Rowles (DC United) and Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC).
The next match to be broadcast, at 10am AEDT on 10 March, features LA Galaxy versus St Louis City. Next weekâs match (10am AEDT on 17 March) features Messiâs Inter Miami against Atlanta United. The full schedule is here: How to watch 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season LIVE on SBS | SBS Sport
The MLS is now in its 30th year and features 27 US-based teams (including expansion club San Diego FC, which joined the league this year) and three teams based in Canada, divided into two conferences (Eastern and Western). Fans can also access every MLS game with no blackouts, in-depth coverage and analysis, an array of exclusive content, and more on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV which is available in more than 100 countries and regions.
SBS Director of Sport Ken Shipp said: âWeâre delighted to include the premier North American club competition in our global football offering as we count down to the FIFA World Cup 2026â˘, which will be broadcast live and exclusively on SBS. This is the first time Australian viewers will have the chance to watch MLS matches live and free and will serve as a great appetiser for the World Cupâ˘.
âWith the time difference, Sunday Night Soccer in the USA fits perfectly into our Monday morning schedule and complements our already expansive slate of football content. This includes 54 South American CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026⢠qualifying matches, The Weekly Football Wrap program featuring fan favourite Claudio Fabiano, and the Road to FIFA World Cup 2026TM Hub on SBS On Demand.â
SBS has a proud history of bringing the worldâs biggest sport and premium football content to Australian audiences and has brought the FIFA World Cup⢠into Australian living rooms since 1986.
Last November, SBS on Demand launched a stand-alone, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, FIFA+, which offers access to original programming, archive footage, live matches, documentaries and interviews, showcasing the very best of the world game.
These initiatives form part of SBSâs broader portfolio of football content, which will build excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026â˘. Other recent additions include:
- The Weekly Football Wrap, hosted by fan favourite Claudio âClaudesâ Fabiano, providing weekly updates and insights into the world of football.
- South American CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026⢠qualifying matches: SBS is broadcasting 54 South American qualifying matches live and free through 2024-25, featuring some of the sportâs most exciting national teams and biggest names.
- Road to FIFA World Cup 2026⢠Hub: SBS On Demand now features a single-destination hub with match replays, mini-matches, highlights, classic FIFA World Cup⢠finals and iconic Socceroos moments, giving fans comprehensive access to football content leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026â˘.
The FIFA World Cup 2026⢠will be hosted in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States, from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
All 104 games of the FIFA World Cup 2026⢠will be broadcast live, free and exclusively on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand, with 30-minute, 12-minute and 3-minute highlights packages available for every match.
2025 ProVelo Super League, Round 5 - Grafton to Inverell
Sunday, March 16
13:00 - 16:00 AEDT
Live on SBS and SBS On Demand
Coverage includes menâs and womenâs circuit race.
https://provelosuperleague.com/events/se-grafton-to-inverell
Kooyong Classic set for return to SBS screens in 2026
Some of the biggest names in the ATP world rankings will once again descend on the spiritual home of Australian tennis at Kooyong, Victoria as part of their preparations for the 2026 Australian Open.
The Kooyong Classic will return to the screens of SBS from January 13-15 next year, following the cancellation of the 2025 tournament due to operational issues.
The participants are yet to be revealed, but the 2026 tournament will almost certainly boast a stellar field of menâs and womenâs singles players.
The 2024 edition featured a star-studded line-up including world number one and two-time Australian Open menâs singles champion Jannik Sinner, world number 12 Holger Rune, world number five Casper Ruud, and Australian Marc Polmans.
Additionally, former US Open champions Marin Cilic and Dominic Thiem, 2023 Australian Open semi-finalist Karen Khachanov, three-time grand slam champions Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka, world number 14 Danielle Collins and world number 11 Mirra Andreeva.
Past participants in the tournament also include Australian world number 10 Alex de Minaur and world number four Taylor Fritz.
All three days of the Australian Open warm-up tournament will be brought to you live and free via SBS and SBS On Demand, wrapping up on Thursday, January 15 - just three days before the main event gets underway at Melbourne Park.
Kooyong Classic tournament director Peter Johnston was thrilled that the event would be returning in 2026.
âThe Kooyong Classic is a beloved event with a storied history," Johnston said.
âWe look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for both players and fans.â
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Mumbrella adds:
An SBS spokesperson has confirmed to Mumbrella the (MLS) deal is for one season âat this stage.â
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NITV and Cricket Australia elevate First Nations sport with National Indigenous Cricket Championships Finals live broadcast on 7 April
National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Cricket Australia are proud to announce the live broadcast of the National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) finals on NITV and SBS On Demand on Monday 7 April from 9.15am (AEST), bringing this important event to national audiences in a free-to-air exclusive.
The week-long T20 tournament culminates in the Womenâs and Menâs finals, with teams competing for victory. The Womenâs final airs live at 9.15am, and the Menâs final at 1.45pm, with this being the first time NITV has broadcast the NICC.
The two finals will be separated by the fascinating documentary, Walkabout Wickets, at 12.30pm on NITV, which follows the 2018 National Indigenous Cricket team as they retrace the steps of an 1868 Aboriginal cricket team, who were the first Australian sports team to tour overseas.
The National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) will this year be held on Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Queensland, a historic first for the event. NICC showcases some of the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers from across the country, with many playing in the Big Bash Leagues, First-Class and Premier Cricket, providing the opportunity to celebrate cricketâs connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NICC offers a pathway for talented and aspiring Indigenous cricketers to display their skill on the national stage, following in the footsteps of Scott Boland, Ashleigh Gardner, DâArcy Short and Dan Christian, who have all competed in the national championships before going on to represent Australia at the highest level.
Hannah Darlington, Kamilaroi woman, NSW cricket player and Cricket Australia RAP Ambassador, said: âItâs fantastic the NICC finals will be broadcast on NITV this year. Itâs a great way to celebrate the incredible talent within our Indigenous cricket communities while highlighting the importance of culture and connection through sport.â
Jason Oakley, Acting General Manager at NITV, said: âNITV has a proud history in supporting Indigenous sport. From live broadcasts to panel shows, we are invested in showcasing Black excellence to all Australians, with one of these avenues being sport. Cricket is a much-loved, national pastime, so itâs with joy that weâre working with Cricket Australia on the NICC. We hope that by elevating sport on NITV, we help inspire the next generation of children to get involved.â
Megan Barnett-Smith, Cricket Australiaâs Head of Social Impact and Sustainability, said: âThe NICC is such an important event for Indigenous cricket. It brings together incredible talent from across the country and highlights the strength of communities through sport.
âHaving the finals broadcast nationally on NITV is a wonderful platform to share these stories and achievements with a wider audience, inspiring pride and connection.â
Since 2016, the NICC has brought together hundreds of talented Indigenous cricketers, coaches and match officials from different mobs to celebrate cricket, culture and Country.
Watch the National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) Finals on NITV and SBS On Demand on Monday 7 April from 9.15am (AEST).
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Get set for 165 hours of LIVE sport on SBS over 10 days
SBS is set to provide its most eventful 10-day stretch yet of 2025, with over 165 hours of live sport available to Australian audiences from March 21-31.
Fan favourites like football, cycling and athletics will all feature throughout this period, as will motorsport, beach volleyball, and, of course, figure skating.
It all begins on March 21 with Matchday 13 of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, where three matches precede the ProVelo Super Leagueâs Q Tour as well as the opening day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
SBS On Demand subscribers unable to view events live will have their choice of catch-up content to consume, with selected events also offering minis and highlights alongside standard replays.
The final day of live sport sees the womenâs peloton take on the famous Gent-Wevelgem course on March 31, before the World Figure Skating Championships conclude in Boston and the Portland Timbers host Houston Dynamo in the MLS.
Ten days, 165 hours of live sport, all live and free via SBS On Demand â your home of the World Athletics Championships, Tour de France and 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Schedule
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Conversely, NITV has dropped its Super League coverage altogether.
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Motorcycles: Superbike World Championship - Round 2
Sunday, 6 April at 12.05pm SBS VICELAND
Round 2: The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve is the location for Round 2 of the 2025 Superbike World Championship, as Ducati looks to carry on its opening round form in Australia.
Cycling: Tour of Flanders 2025
Menâs Race (Sunday, 6 April at 5.55pm AEST) SBS VICELAND
Live coverage of the 2025 Tour of Flanders menâs race.
Womenâs Race (Monday, 7 April at 12.30am AEST) SBS VICELAND
Live coverage of the 2025 Tour of Flanders womenâs race.
Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Femmes Avec Zwift
Saturday, 12 April at 10.40pm SBS VICELAND
Live coverage of the 2025 Paris-Roubaix Femmes.
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Bugger. Thanks for the heads up. A shame that Foxtel now has the Super League. I used to enjoy watching it on NITV over the last few years.
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The 2025 Bathurst 6 Hour will be held on April 18-20 and will be broadcast on Fox Sports, Kayo and SBS.
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Cycling: Amstel Gold Race 2025
Sunday, 20 April SBS Viceland
Womenâs Race (Sunday, 20 April at 9.00pm AEST)
The 2025 Amstel Gold Womenâs Race sees top cyclists tackle the tough Limburg hills in the Netherlands, competing for victory in a thrilling one-day race on a challenging and dynamic course.
Menâs Race (Monday, 7 April at 10.35pm AEST)
The 2025 Amstel Gold Menâs Race will see top cyclists tackle the tough Limburg hills in the Netherlands, competing in a thrilling one-day event filled with challenging climbs and fierce competition.
Cycling: Fleche-Wallonne Race 2025
Wednesday, 23 April SBS Viceland
Menâs Race (Wednesday, 23 April at 8.45pm AEST)
The 2025 La Fleche Wallonne is a 205.2 km one-day classic, featuring challenging climbs and finishing atop the Mur de Huy, part of the UCI WorldTour, attracting top cycling talent.
Womenâs Race (Thursday, 24 April at 12.55am AEST)
The 2025 La Fleche Wallonne Feminine is a 140.7 km race in Belgium, featuring eight climbs, including two ascents of the iconic Mur de Huy, part of the UCI Womenâs WorldTour.
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