Live / Sunday, 5 April at 5.55pm
All the action from the 2026 Tour of Flanders Men’s race, as the peloton takes on a 278 km route through Belgium, starting in Antwerp and finishing in Oudenaarde.
Live / Monday, 6 April at 1.15am
All the action from the 2026 Tour of Flanders Women’s race, as the peloton takes on a 164.1 km route through Belgium, starting and finishing in Oudenaarde.
Sunday, 12 April at 6.45pm SBS Viceland
All the action from the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Men’s race, as the peloton takes on a 258.3 km route through France, starting in Compiegne and finishing in the Roubaix velodrome.
Monday, 13 April at 1.00am SBS Viceland
All the action from the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes, as the peloton takes on a 148.5 km route through France, starting in Denain and finishing in the Roubaix velodrome.
Saturday 4 April
It’s qualifying day for Bathurst’s Easter Enduro as the field looks to lock in their starting places for the event’s tenth edition.
Sunday 5 April
It’s the tenth edition of Bathurst’s Easter Enduro - the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour from Mount Panorama.
Such a strange breakdown of platforms…
NITV will broadcast the National Indigenous Cricket Championships finals live this year for the first time
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 9:15am
Available On Demand
The National Indigenous Cricket Championships arrive in Mackay for 2026. The Great Barrier Reef Arena will be the central venue for this landmark event, showcasing elite Indigenous talent.
The 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships are set to welcome an international guest next month, with Papua New Guinea joining the fray for the first time.
Mackay will play host to eight men’s and five women’s teams from April 14 to 19.
The finals will be broadcast live from Yuwibara Country on NITV across April 18 and 19, with expanded coverage over the two days.
Viewers will also be able to watch via SBS On Demand, while all other matches will be streamed on Cricket Australia’s YouTube channel.
Queensland will defend its men’s title on home soil against New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Papua New Guinea’s men’s national team, the Barramundis, will take part for the first time as an invitational side, competing in the round matches but not eligible for points or the final.
In the women’s competition, Western Australia returns after claiming its maiden title in 2025, alongside Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
The South Australian squad will include players from the Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea.
Matches will be played in a round-robin format between April 14 and 18, with April 17 set aside as a cultural activity day. The top two teams in each division will progress to their respective finals at Great Barrier Reef Arena on April 19, with additional matches staged at surrounding grounds in Harrup Park.
The 2026 tournament marks 10 years since the championships became a standalone event after originating from the Imparja Cup.
Cricket Australia’s chief of cricket, James Allsopp, said the competition would again bring together leading First Nations players from across the country.
He said the inclusion of Papua New Guinea players, including members of the Barramundis and Lewas programs, reflected ongoing links between Indigenous cricket pathways and the PacificAus Sports initiative.
Dena Curtis, head of Indigenous commissioning and production at NITV, said the event was a “powerful celebration of Black excellence” that combined culture, community and elite sport.
“NITV is proud to continue working with Cricket Australia to bring the finals to audiences across the country,” she said.
“Expanded two-day coverage ensures more Australians can witness the talent and connect with the strength, pride and future of First Nations cricket on a national stage.”
Watch the National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) Finals on NITV and SBS On Demand on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.
This year, NITV has expanded its broadcast to cover the men’s match live between South Australia and Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as well as the women’s preliminary final live on Saturday afternoon on NITV and SBS On Demand.
This is in addition to their live coverage of the men’s and women’s grand finals on the Sunday, April 19.
NITV schedule AEST
Saturday 18 April
12:45 PM National Indigenous Cricket Championship - SA V NT Men’s
12:00 PM Walkabout Wickets S00 E00 Rpt
12:45 PM Bamay S02 E07 Rpt
01:30 PM National Indigenous Cricket Championship - Women’s Semi-Final (2nd V 3rd)
Sunday, 19 April
09:45 AM Indigenous Cricket Championship 2026 - Women’s Final
01:15 PM Bamay S03 E01 Rpt
01:45 PM Indigenous Cricket Championship 2026 - Men’s Final
The broadcast times on Sunday seems to be in WA timezones.
Sunday, 3 May at 1.00pm
The Hi-Tec Oils Super Series heads to Queensland Raceway for an action-packed weekend of motor racing in Round 2 of the 2026 season.
Friday, 8 May at 8.30pm & Saturday, 9 May at 6.50pm (21 parts)
Friday, 8 May at 8.30pm Giro Stage 1: All the action from the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the race begins with a 147 km route starting in Nessebar and finishing in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Saturday, 9 May at 6.50pm Giro Stage 2: All the action from Stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 221 km route starting in Burgas and finishing in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Continues - week 2
Sunday, 17 May at 8.25pm - All the action from Stage 9 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 184 km route starting in Cervia and finishing in Corno alle Scale.
Tuesday, 19 May at 9.05pm - All the action from Stage 10 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, a 42 km Individual time trial starting in Viareggio and finishing in Massa.
Wednesday, 20 May at 8.25pm - All the action from Stage 11 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 187 km route starting in Porcari and finishing in Chiavari.
Thursday, 21 May at 8.50pm - All the action from Stage 12 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 177 km route starting in Imperia and finishing in Novi Ligure.
Friday, 22 May at 8.30pm - All the action from Stage 13 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 188 km route starting in Alessandria and finishing in Verbania.
Saturday, 23 May at 8.45pm - All the action from Stage 14 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 133 km route starting in Aosta and finishing in Pila.
Continues - week 3
Sunday, 24 May at 9.50pm - All the action from Stage 15 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 156 km route starting in Voghera and finishing in Milano.
Tuesday, 26 May at 9.35pm - All the action from Stage 16 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 113 km route starting in Bellinzona and finishing in Carì.
Wednesday, 27 May at 8.00pm - All the action from Stage 17 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 202 km route starting in Cassano d’Adda and finishing in Andalo.
Thursday, 28 May at 9.05pm - All the action from Stage 18 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 168 km route starting in Fai della Paganella and finishing in Pieve di Soligo.
Friday, 29 May at 8.25pm - All the action from Stage 19 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 151 km route starting in Feltre and finishing in Alleghe.
Saturday, 30 May at 6.35pm - All the action from Stage 20 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 200 km route starting in Gemona del Friuli and finishing in Piancavallo.
Sunday, 31 May at 12:30am (9 parts)
All the action from the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the race begins with a 139 km route starting in Cesenatico and finishing in Ravenna.
Live / Sunday, 31 May to Saturday, 6 June
Sunday, 31 May at 8.50pm - Stage 2: All the action from Stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 146 km route starting in Roncade H-Farm and finishing in Caorle.
Monday, 1 June at 11.30pm - Stage 3: All the action from Stage 3 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 154 km route starting in Bibione and finishing in Buja.
Tuesday, 2 June at 10.20pm - Stage 4: All the action from Stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, a 12.7 km Individual time trial starting in Belluno and finishing in Nevegal.
Wednesday, 3 June at 11.30pm - Stage 5: All the action from Stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 138 km route starting in Longarone and finishing in Santo Stefano di Cadore.
Thursday, 4 June at 11.30pm - Stage 6: All the action from Stage 6 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 155 km route starting in Ala and finishing in Brescello.
Friday, 5 June at 11.10pm - Stage 7: All the action from Stage 7 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 165 km route starting in Sorbolo Mezzani and finishing in Salice Terme.
Saturday, 6 June at 11.20pm - Stage 8: All the action from Stage 8 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 101 km route starting in Rivoli and finishing in Sestriere.
Live / Sunday, 10 May – Saturday, 16 May (21 stages)
Week 1 coverage:
Stage 3 - Sunday, 10 May at 7.55pm All the action from Stage 3 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 175 km route starting in Plovdiv and finishing in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Stage 4 – Tuesday, 12 May at 9.30pm All the action from Stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 138 km route starting in Catanzaro and finishing in Cosenza.
Stage 5 - Wednesday, 13 May at 8.05pm All the action from Stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 203 km route starting in Praia a Mare and finishing in Potenza.
Stage 6 - Thursday, 14 May at 8.35pm All the action from Stage 6 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 142 km route starting in Paestum and finishing in Napoli.
Stage 7 - Friday, 15 May at 6.50pm All the action from Stage 7 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 244 km route starting in Formia and finishing in Blockhaus.
Stage 8 - Saturday, 16 May at 9.05pm All the action from Stage 8 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, as the peloton takes on a 157 km route starting in Chieti and finishing in Fermo.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: The Kooyong logo is seen during the 2026 Kooyong Classic at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on January 13, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) Source: Getty / Kelly Defina/Getty Images
WATCH the 2027 Kooyong Classic - LIVE and FREE on SBS and* SBS On Demand *from January 12-14.
SBS and SBS On Demand will continue as the place to watch the 2027 and 2028 editions of the Kooyong Classic live and free in Australia, where some of the world’s best men’s and women’s singles players take the court at the spiritual home of Australian tennis a week before the Australian Open.
An iconic event in the Australian summer of Tennis, the latest edition of the tournament boasted a star-studded field, with the men’s list including Nick Kygrios (AUS), Alexander Zverev (GER), Karen Khachanov (RUS) and Matteo Berrettini (ITA) and women’s players Alexandra Eala (PHI), Daniela Hantuchova (SVK), Donna Vekic (CRO) and Priscilla Hon (AUS).
“Free-to-air sport remains incredibly important in Australia, and we’re proud that tennis fans around the country will once again be able to experience the Kooyong Classic live on SBS and SBS On Demand," Peter Johnston, Kooyong Classic director said in a statement.
“The Kooyong Classic continues to attract many of the world’s leading men and women players, all looking for their final tune up of the Australian Open.
“To have SBS continue alongside us for the next two years is a strong vote of confidence in both the tournament, players and audience it continues to attract.”
SBS Director of Sport, Ken Shipp added, “We’re delighted to extend SBS’s partnership with the Kooyong Classic for a further two years and continue bringing this iconic event to Australians free-to-air and on SBS On Demand.
"We look forward to another outstanding lineup of international tennis stars taking to one of Australia’s most historic tennis venues in January.
“The Kooyong Classic is a strong fit for SBS’s distinctive global sport offering, alongside major events including the FIFA World Cup™ and cycling’s Grand Tours. This partnership reflects SBS’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class sport that is accessible to all Australians.”
SBS Main Channel
Live/ From Sunday, 7 June at 9.10pm (8 parts)
Sunday, 7 June at 9.10pm - Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the race begins with a 140.1 km route starting in Vizille and finishing in Saint-Ismier.
Monday, 8 June at 11.20pm - Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the peloton takes on a 237.3 km route starting in Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux and finishing in Le Puy.
Tuesday, 9 June at 11.20pm - Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), a 28.4 km team time trial starting and finishing in Perreux.
Wednesday, 10 June at 11.20pm - Stage 4 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the peloton takes on a 165.8 km route starting in Le Puy and finishing in Montrond-les-Bains.
Thursday, 11 June at 11.20pm - Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the peloton takes on a 198 km route from Saint-Chamond and finishing in Villars-les-Dombes.
Friday, 12 June at 11.30pm - Stage 6 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the peloton takes on a 181.4 km route starting in Saint-Vulbas and finishing in Crest-Voland.
Saturday 13 June at 10.25pm - Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (formerly Criterium du Dauphine), as the peloton takes on a 133.3 km route starting in La Bridoire and finishing in Grand Colombier.
SBS Viceland
Live/Sunday, 7 June at 11.20pm (Final)
Stage 9 - All the action from the closing stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women, as the peloton takes on a 143 km route starting and finishing in Saluzzo.
Witness history in the making as the world’s biggest annual sporting event, the Tour de France, returns live and exclusive from Sunday, 5 July on SBS and SBS On Demand. Australia’s home of cycling will air all the action as Slovenian World Champion Tadej Pogačar chases a historic fifth Tour de France title, fresh off his stunning victories at Milano-Sanremo and Tour of Flanders.
From Saturday, 1 August Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift returns in 2026 for its fifth edition. Over nine days, the world’s best female cyclists will race a record-breaking distance of 1,175 kilometres and battle through breathtaking mountain ranges, including the mythical Mont Ventoux.
From live full-stage broadcasts, to daily highlights, recaps, tactical explainers and more, SBS will bring Australians the pure drama of cycling’s most iconic races.
Australia’s Trusted Voices of Cycling
Superstar Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan will join SBS’s 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 race’s thrilling twists and tactics.
Leading the commentary on the ground in France for the 2026 edition will be the “voice of cycling” 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 O’Donnell and multiple Grand Tour stage winner Simon Gerrans alsoprovide expert analysis and insightful commentary as part of the team.
Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Champion Grace Brown joins Matthew Keenan, David McKenzie and former professional road cyclist Emily Watts for commentary and analysis of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, guiding Australians through every gorgeous scenic stage and heart-stopping finish.
Tour de France 2026
Cycling’s superstars are set to break records at the Tour de France 2026. Anticipation is high for four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar, who will be competing fora historic fifth title, a feat that would place him among the sport’s all-time greats.
Australian cyclists will also be pursuing stage victories this year, including Tour de France stage winner and 2022 Giro d’Italia champion Jai Hindley, legendary climber Michael Storer, stage-winner Ben O’Connor, and Luke Durbridge for his final season.
For the first time in 55 years, the Tour’s Grand Départ 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.
Multiple dramatic new climbs will feature for the first time in the 2026 edition. The Tour’s long history in the mountains will feature several new climbs: including the Côte de Begues (stage 2), Montée de Gavarnie-Gèdre (stage 6), Col de la Griffoul (stage 10), Col du Page and Col du Haag (stage 14), Plateau de Solaison (stage 15) and the Col de Sarenne via its south-eastern flank (stage 20).
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift gains momentum in its fifth year with a record-breaking 1,175 kilometre route. Stretching across Switzerland and France, 154 riders across 22 teams will battle over nine stages, divided into three flat stages, three hilly stages, two mountain stages and one individual time trial.
Cyclists will reach a historic total vertical gain of 18,795 metres across three mountain ranges: the Jura, Massif Central and Alps. The race will continue to build in intensity, with cyclists battling to 1,910 metres on Mont Ventoux, the finish location on stage 7 and the highest point of the Tour.
Key Australian cyclists to watch out for include Amanda Spratt, one of the Australian greats in her final season, and crucial support riders Lauretta Hanson and Mackenzie Coupland.
Ken Shipp, SBS Director of Sport said: “Few sporting events match the scale, drama and emotion of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Every stage tells a different story – from epic climbs and fearless attacks to unforgettable finishes. SBS has been part of that journey for decades, and we’re proud to continue bringing Australians every moment, live and free.”
How to Watch Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on SBS
Australian viewers can watch every stage of the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift , and from today, Giro d’Italia Women, broadcast live on SBS or SBS Viceland. They will be available to stream live, in full, on SBS On Demand.
SBS On Demand also offers the Tour de France Hub for a variety of Tour content including extended highlights, full stage catch-ups and mini stage recaps. Live coverage of the Tour will also include cultural and historical segments to bring Australians the best of the Tours’ rich settings.
The SBS Sport website is a one-stop shop for the official Race Centre – featuring statistics, results and live tracking of the riders, alongside the latest news, opinions and expert analysis.
SBS Cycling Podcast
The daily SBS Cycling Podcast hosted on location by Christophe Mallet and David McKenzie, with guest co-host Grace Brown, returns in 2026, thanks to partners Tanarra and Capgemini.
As the only Australian podcast officially embedded in the Tour, the SBS Cycling Podcast provides a comprehensive exploration of both races, delivering an episode for every stage of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. With in-depth race analysis, exclusive rider interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights, it’s the ultimate companion, giving listeners the chance to chase the race from the inside. More than cycling commentary, it’s a roving newsroom and a morning coffee companion, direct from France overnight and available on all your favourite podcast apps.
Broadcast times vary; for updated programming information, please refer to SBS Sport website.
| Date | Stage | AEST Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | STAGE 1 | 12:55am – 03:45am |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | STAGE 2 | 9:05pm – 02:10am |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | STAGE 3 | 08:00pm – 01:35am |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | STAGE 4 | 09:00pm – 02:05am |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | STAGE 5 | 09:55pm – 02:15am |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | STAGE 6 | 08:15pm – 02:00am |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | STAGE 7 | 09:05pm – 01:55am |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | STAGE 8 | 09:00pm – 02:00am |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | STAGE 9 | 09:20pm – 02:30am |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | STAGE 10 | 09:00pm – 02:00am |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | STAGE 11 | 09:40pm – 02:10am |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | STAGE 12 | 09:20pm – 02:15am |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | STAGE 13 | 08:50pm – 02:30am |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | STAGE 14 | 09:00pm – 02:05am |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | STAGE 15 | 09:00pm – 02:25am |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | STAGE 16 | 08:50pm – 02:20am |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | STAGE 17 | 09:10pm – 02:00am |
| Thursday, July 23, 2026 | STAGE 18 | 08:25pm – 02:00am |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | STAGE 19 | 09:50pm – 02:15am |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | STAGE 20 | 07:35pm – 01:30am |
| Monday, July 27, 2026 | STAGE 21 | 12:05am – 04:25am |
Broadcast times vary; for updated programming information, please refer to the SBS Sport website.
| Date | Stage | AEST Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | STAGE 1 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | STAGE 2 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | STAGE 3 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | STAGE 4 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | STAGE 5 | 09:35pm – 02:15am |
| Thursday, August 6, 2026 | STAGE 6 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 | STAGE 7 | 11:20pm – 01:50am |
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 | STAGE 8 | 11:45pm – 02:15am |
| Sunday, August 9, 2026 | STAGE 9 | 11:55pm – 03:45am |
CALEB EWAN
One of the greatest – and fastest – ever Australian cyclists, Caleb Ewan was known globally for his tenacious attitude, grit and nerves of steel. These qualities, coupled with his aerodynamic sprinting technique, propelled him to greatness. At the height of his career, Caleb claimed the mantle as the fastest sprinter in the world after winning three stages in the 2019 Tour de France, including the prestigious final Champs-Élysées stage – the pinnacle of world sprinting.
Turning professional in 2015 with Orica-GreenEDGE, Caleb quickly made his mark by winning a stage at the Vuelta a España in his neo-pro year. Grand Tour success followed, including five stage wins each in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, and one in the Vuelta a España.
Today living back in Sydney, Australia, Caleb hasn’t lost his kind and considerate nature that defined his junior years racing in Australia and is a popular cycling commentator and analyst on SBS, the broadcast home of cycling for Australians. With his wife Ryann and three children, he enjoys the balance of family life but still enjoys riding his bike, albeit under much less pressure!
DR BRIDIE O’DONNELL
Dr Bridie O’Donnell graduated from the University of Queensland Medical School. Between 1995 and 2006 she competed in Olympic distance and Ironman triathlon, finishing the Ironman Hawaii World Championships in 2006. In 2007, she began road cycling and in 2008 after winning the National Time Trial title, she raced in the Australian National Team, and then Professional Italian teams in Europe and the United States, representing Australia at three World Championships between 2008-2012. From 2013- 2017, Bridie managed and raced for Rush Women’s Team in the Cycling Australia National Road Series and in 2016, she broke the UCI Women’s Hour World Record at the Adelaide Superdrome. In 2017, she was appointed the inaugural Head of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation by the Victorian Government and in 2018, her cycling memoir: “Life and Death” was published, detailing her experiences as a professional cyclist in Europe. When she’s not commentating cycling, she has occasional stints on ABC Radio 774 in Melbourne and volunteers as a board member of Cancer Council Victoria and a member of the AusCycling Ethics and Integrity Committee.
MATTHEW KEENAN
2026 will be Matt’s 20th year commentating on cycling’s biggest event, the Tour de France, where he has worked alongside some of the greats of the sport, including Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans. Known for his supreme cycling knowledge, somewhat of a cycling nerd, Matt is recognised internationally as one of cycling’s leading commentators.
SIMON GERRANS
Simon Gerrans holds the unique position of being the first Australian to have won a stage in all three Grand Tours – the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana. He found competitive cycling as a teenager on the suggestion of Australian cycling legend Phil Anderson, who then lived on a property nearby Gerrans’ parents farm in country Victoria. Anderson, who saw Gerrans cycling as rehabilitation from a serious knee injury after a motor bike racing crash, encouraged him to take up the sport competitively. Simon has been a proud ambassador and active fundraiser of the Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation since 2010 and was the founder of the Victorian Inter-School Cycling Series.
DAVID MCKENZIE
David McKenzie brings 20 years of Tour de France coverage and expert race analysis to SBS, backed by a decade as an elite and professional cyclist. Starting on the track, he represented Australia internationally at just 16, later earning a place at the Australian Institute of Sport. Turning professional in 1997, David raced for teams across Australia and Europe, claiming victories on four continents, including a stage win at the Giro d’Italia, as well as triumphs at the Tour of Japan and the Tour Down Under. In 1998, he secured the Australian National Road Championship title. David’s deep experience on the bike and behind the microphone provides viewers with unparalleled insights into the world of road cycling.
GRACE BROWN
Grace Brown OAM is Australia’s most successful female road cyclist. She recently retired from the sport as Olympic and World Champion in the Individual time trial. Brown’s rise to the top of professional cycling began in 2019 when she signed with Mitchelton-Scott, winning the National Time Trial Championship and a stage of the Santos Tour Down Under in her first season. In 2020, she had a breakthrough year, securing a World Tour podium at Liège–Bastogne–Liège and claiming victory at Brabantse Pijl. At the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, she finished fourth in the Individual Time Trial, just shy of the podium. In 2022, she moved to FDJ-SUEZ, where she continued to build an impressive palmarès. She won Commonwealth Games gold, earned two silver medals at the World Championships ITT, and dominated the National ITT Championships for multiple years. In 2024, she reached the pinnacle of her career, winning Olympic gold in Paris, becoming World Champion in the Individual Time Trial, and claiming victory in the prestigious Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Brown is now part of the SBS commentary and podcast team, president of the board of The Cyclists’ Alliance, founder of sports sunscreen brand Sun Motion – and a proud new Mum.
CHRISTOPHE MALLET
Christophe is a television presenter, long-time Executive Producer of SBS French Audio and Radio, and host of the award-winning SBS Cycling Podcast — a role he has held for close to ten years alongside David McKenzie and Grace Brown. The podcast won the Australian Sports Podcast of the Year award in 2019. In 2017, he was awarded the National Order of Merit and was honoured to be inducted as a Knight of the Order in France. Over the course of his 15+ years at SBS, Christophe has been involved in many projects, including the FIFA World cup 2018 on site from Russia and hosting the Tour de France highlights show, Bonjour le Tour — The Tour de France is a race he has followed passionately since his childhood in France. He is also heavily involved in SBS’s coverage of the Dakar Rally, having been on the ground for the last two editions of the event, and has been responsible for producing more than 8,000 radio programs across the SBS network.
EMILY WATTS
Emily Watts is a 25-year-old ex-pro cyclist, who brings both first-hand racing experience and a sharp analytical mind to the commentary box.
Competing since a young age, she rose through the ranks of Australian cycling before making the leap to Europe. She finished her career riding for St Michel–Preference Home–Auber 93, where she rose to the pinnacle and competed at the Tour de France Femme herself. Off the bike, Emily is a proud High School PDHPE teacher, passionate about inspiring the next generation of athletes. She describes herself as someone who always sees the positives and has built remarkable resilience through sport — a quality that makes her both a formidable competitor and a compelling voice in the commentary box.
Apart from the addition of Caleb Ewan, there are two changes from last year: Emily Watts replaces Gracie Elvin in expert commentary, and Guillaume Brahimi’s Plat du Tour is not part of SBS’s coverage.
Bugger. I didn’t mind his segments during the coverage.
Also, what a big 2 months ahead for SBS Sports and sports lovers. World Cup from Mid-June, crossing into the Tour-de-France for the month of July, then leading into the Femmes Tour de France in August for a week and a half.
This will be one hell of a night on the main channel.
