7 at the ground in Tasmania (Hobart) for the Women’s T20. Why couldn’t they have
some of them commentate the BBL yesterday (Launceston)? Or even send BBL commentators to Tassie like with the women’s internationals
On another note, it’s rare to see “next” promos for 7mate these days, for programming outside non-regulars (Pawn Stars, American Pickers, etc) such as for movies and special events like sport with this. I feel when I see m/c do these, especially localised and good quality, that you can tell the promo team were somewhat invested in making it or really want specific viewers to tune-in. But as you show, yes, odd timing.
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7’s promos for live sport are all over the shop. Inaccurate and deceptive.
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Were they the host broadcaster for that game?
Like, I cant say it any more times… if they aren’t, they don’t have the facilities to do ground hosting.
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7 are the host broadcaster for BBL & Women’s internationals
No, they’re not. Not for all of the games.
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Women’s games yes, BBL absolutely not
They are the Host broadcaster for the BBL except the 16 Fox exclusive games. That’s why they do the toss, player of the match & international feed etc.
So yes they are the host for BBL even if Fox broadcasts ALL games & 7 doesn’t.
Fox is only hosts for their 16 exclusive games
No. They are not the host broadcaster for all BBL games.
There are 16 Fox exclusive games - they’re not for those - then there’ll be an alternating roster between what’s a Fox game (that 7 takes) and what’s a 7 game (that Fox takes)
That’s how this works. It’s the same as AFL and NRL… and why 7 are at the women’s game because that’s their broadcast.
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There’s no alternating roster. If 7 are broadcasting the game, they are the host broadcaster.
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I always thought that if 7 were broadcasting a BBL match they were the host broadcaster.
Every match they cover uses UltraEdge for DRS decisions, whereas the other 16 matches (Fox Exclusives) use RTS, just like the tests which Fox are host broadcasters for. Also aren’t the 16 Fox exclusives the only 16 Fox show in 4k?
I know literally nothing though and you seem pretty sure, but that was the assumption I’ve always made.
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Seven’s summer of cricket heats up with BBL Finals
Every Finals match live and free on Channel 7 and 7mate
Following a star-studded season, Australians are in for an absolute treat on the Seven Network over the next week, as the Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat fight to the finish in this year’s Big Bash League Finals.
Kicking off with tonight’s Eliminator between Sydney Thunder and the Brisbane Heat, live and free from 7.00pm AEDT on Channel 7 and 7mate, the winner of the do-or-die clash will progress to Sunday evening’s Knockout, against the mighty Melbourne Renegades.
With a host of international cricket’s biggest names featuring in this year’s finals, Australian Test stars Usman Khawaja and David Warner will be on fire in what looks to be an explosive Eliminator tonight at the Sydney Showgrounds.
It’s a must-watch on Saturday night, when Seven heads west to see the dominant Perth Scorchers take on the Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium from 7.00pm AEDT on Channel 7 and 7mate, with Seven’s own Justin Langer on deck to commentate the all-important match featuring the team he previously led.
After an explosive season from the former Australian cricket captain, Steve Smith will be at his best on Saturday night when he lines up for the Sixers. Off the back of making 328 runs from four innings with scores of 36, 101, 125 not out and 66, Smith will be looking to take his team straight to next Saturday night’s BBL|12 Final.
Then, on Sunday afternoon, Australia’s much-loved women’s cricket team will battle Pakistan in the final Women’s T20 match, direct from Manuka Oval, live and free on Channel 7 from 1.30pm AEDT, before the Melbourne Renegades take on the winner of tonight’s Eliminator from Marvel Stadium at 7.00pm on Channel 7 and 7mate.
With every BBL|12 Finals match and the final Women’s T20 match broadcast live and free on the Seven Network, cricket fans are covered for the next eight days, with Seven’s stellar commentary team at the helm – headlined by Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer, and including Greg Blewett, James Brayshaw, Trent Copeland, Callum Ferguson, Holly Ferling, Damien Fleming, Brad Hodge, Mel McLaughlin, Alister Nicholson, Lisa Sthalekar, Kirby Short and Elyse Villani.
Matches in week two of the Finals series will be held at the home venues of the teams that have earned the right to host by finishing first and second on the ladder.
These teams are Perth Scorchers (Optus Stadium) and Sydney Sixers (Sydney Cricket Ground).
Fans can also tune into Seven for the glittering Australian Cricket Awards on Monday evening from 7.30pm AEDT on 7mate, where the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clarke Award will be awarded to this season’s best men’s and women’s player, respectively.
Seven’s own Mel McLaughlin and Jason Richardson will host the evening, while Erin Holland and Chris Green deliver all the dazzling glamour and fun from the Blue Carpet on Australian cricket’s night of nights.
Throughout the week, fans can tune into 7plus for on-demand cricket content, including:
• The Spin: Every week during the BBL season, Seven’s own Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a deep dive into the wild word of cricket, available live, free and on demand on 7plus.
• The Grade Cricketer: Comedic duo The Grade Cricketer are back on 7plus joined by some of the sport’s biggest names.
• Stumped: Hosted by Seven’s golden team of commentators, the cricket quiz that is so bad, it’s good is available on 7plus for the 2022-23 summer of cricket.
• Stars TV: Stars TV takes you inside the BBL’s greatest club, the Melbourne Stars, with behind-the-scenes access to some of the biggest names and rising stars of world cricket. Available to stream now on 7plus.
• Renegades Recruit: Cricketers from across Victoria come together to compete for a unique high-performance opportunity with the Renegades Academy. The winner of the show receives a unique opportunity to develop their cricket with the Renegades. Available to stream now on 7plus.For all the BBL Finals action, tune into the 7NEWS.com.au 7Cricket match centre.
With fixtures, live ball-by-ball commentary, stats, breaking news and exclusive 7Cricket stories, 7NEWS.com.au has all cricket fans covered for the 2022-23 Summer of Cricket, including Australia’s Test Series, BBL and WBBL and the Women’s International Series.
BBL|12 The Eliminator: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat
Tonight 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7 and 7mate
TV broadcast times on Seven:
Friday, 27 January
BBL|12 – The Eliminator: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat
Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate
Saturday, 28 January
BBL|12 – The Qualifier: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers
Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Sunday, 29 January
Women’s T20 – Australia v Pakistan
Sydney 1.30pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 1.30pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 12.30am live on Channel 7
Adelaide 1.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 10.30am live on Channel 7
BBL|12 – The Knockout: Melbourne Renegades v Winner of The Eliminator
Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Monday, 30 January
Australian Cricket Awards
Sydney 7.30pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 7.30pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 6.30pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 7.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 4.30pm live on 7mate
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So please explain to me then how the AFL and the NRL are allocated, it’s exactly the same.
If Seven broadcast the game, they are the host. Simple as that. Except for one game in 2020 that’s how it’s been since the start of the deal.
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I’m fairly sure (and someone can correct me if I’m wrong on this) the NRL is similar to the cricket. Whatever games Nine shows, except for the late season Saturday night games, Nine is the host broadcaster for.
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Yes, that would be correct.
Yep and for AFL.
If Seven Melbourne are showing the game. Channel 7 are the host broadcaster.
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Fox are the Hosts for the Men’s international matches & the 16 Exclusive matches.
7 are the hosts for ALL WBBL/BBL matches they broadcast even if Fox broadcast them too & Women’s Internationals
Exactly, that’s another way to see who the host broadcaster is since 7 & Fox use different DRS providers
So 7 was the host for both the BBL in Launceston (Hurricanes v Heat) & the Women’s T20 International in Hobart.
This season they have call all Melbourne games at the ground and 2-3 Sydney games, all other matches were from their studio.
Since they were able to send a commentary for the Women’s T20 to Hobart, I was wondering why they couldn’t of used the same commentary team or send their BBL team to Launceston
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Ok then. Believe what you will.
For the AFL, Fox takes 7’s coverage with 7’s commentary.
For the BBL, Fox uses their graphics & commentator using what cameras provide (controlled by 7) & for Women’s internationals Fox takes 7’s graphics with Fox commentators.
From the new AFL deal, Fox will be using their graphics & commentators for 7 broadcast games.