Channel 7 will stamp its credentials as a future NRL broadcast partner by launching a new rugby league show this year in opposition to free-to-air rival Channel 9.
The plan is to launch a Monday or Tuesday night show mid-year before State of Origin for eight weeks on a trial basis, live on 7 Mate and 7 Plus before a replay later on the network’s main channel.
Depending on ratings, the hope is to run the show again during the finals and then weekly from next year.
The likes of Corey Parker, Denan Kemp, Willie Mason are under consideration for the panel that will include two senior NRL journalists.
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I assume live on 7mate for NRL states while the AFL states gets Agenda Setters.
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Come to think of it, I think Nine should renew their NRL FTA rights for the 2027-31 period, so that it aligns with Seven’s AFL broadcasting rights expiring at the same time.
Then in 2032 we could potentially see the codes swap networks, in what could prove to be a game-changer.
We’ve seen the cricket and tennis rights swap hands not too long ago, so why not with the AFL and league?
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This will be like 2002-06 when 9 had the AFL and NRL rights during that period
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Maurie Plant Meet 2025
Saturday 29 March 7:00PM AEDT Seven (Sydney, Melb) and 7Mate
An action-packed evening as Lakeside Stadium will host global superstars and homegrown heroes at the Maurie Plant Meet 2025.
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Autumn Racing Spectacular on Seven
See Australia’s champions gallop to Group 1 glory, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport
The Seven Network’s horse racing will reach spectacular heights this week, as Western Sydney’s jewel in the crown – Golden Slipper Day – takes centre stage at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 22 March.
Headlined by the world’s richest-two-year-old race, the $5 million Golden Slipper is Australia’s biggest day of racing featuring six Group 1 events and promises to deliver a series of history-making moments on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Seven’s coverage will be led by horse racing’s number #1 commentary team including Australia’s pre-eminent sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney, plus Emma Freedman, Jason Richardson, Lizzie Jelfs and Katelyn McDonald.
Juvenile stars Wodeton, Tempted and Skyhook currently head the markets in this year’s wide-open edition although all eyes will be on Queen of the Turf Gai Waterhouse, as she and co-trainer Adrian Bott aim to win a record ninth Golden Slipper with contenders Bellazaine, North England and Farcited, following success last year with Lady of Camelot.
Also on Saturday, The Valley will play host to more elite racing in Melbourne, featuring the $1 million William Reid Stakes (1200m) for Australia’s best WFA sprinters including Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmystar and runner-up She’s Bulletproof, live and free from 12.00pm AEDT on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Australian Cup Day on Saturday, 29 March brings a conclusion to Flemington’s Racing Spectacular. The $2.5 million Australian Cup has seen past champions including Makybe Diva, Lonhro and his father Octagonal take home the prestigious event. North of the border is Tancred Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens headlined by the Group 1 $1.5 million Tancred Stakes and Vinery Stud Stakes – both traditional lead up races to the Sydney Cup and Australian Oaks two weeks later.
Attention then turns to the grand finals of Australian racing, The Championships Day 1 and Day 2 at Royal Randwick across the first two weeks of April, with Sydney racing’s most coveted prizes totalling over $25 million in prizemoney are on the line.
The Championships Day on 5 April features the time-honoured Group 1 ATC Australian Derby, the famous $4 million Doncaster Mile, and the $3 million TJ Smith Stakes among other elite races, with racegoers taking on the traditional black and white fashion attire of Derby Day.
The $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) headlines The Championships Day 2 on 12 April at Royal Randwick, which also plays host to the Group 1 $2 million Sydney
Cup, Group 1 $1 million Queen of the Turf Stakes and the $2 million Group 1 Australian Oaks for the best staying filles and mares.Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones, said: “Seven will once again reach spectacular heights, bringing the best of Sydney and Melbourne thoroughbred racing action, news, personalities and colour across March and April.
“Featuring Australia’s best racing commentary team of experts led by Bruce McAvaney, Emma Freedman, Jason Richardson, Lizzie Jelfs and Katelyn McDonald, racing fans will not miss a beat of the action, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.”
Seven has long been the undisputed leader in racing broadcasting and continues that rich tradition in 2025.
In 2024, Seven’s racing coverage reached 10.2 million Australians (across broadcast and BVOD) and was up 51% year-on-year on 7plus Sport.
A long-term agreement to 2027 with Racing Victoria and Racing NSW, which includes key race days in conjunction with Racing Queensland and Racing SA, cements Seven as Australia’s home of racing and means Australians enjoy 52 weeks of elite racing across the country.
Golden Slipper Raceday at Rosehill Gardens
William Reid Stakes Day at The Valley
Saturday, 22 March 12.00pm AEDT live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport
TV broadcast times on Seven:
SATURDAY 22 MARCH
Rosehill – Golden Slipper Day
Moonee Valley – William Reid Stakes Day
| Sydney and Melbourne | 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Brisbane | 11.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
| Adelaide | 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 2.30pm live on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Perth | 9.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 12.00 pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
Flemington – TAB Australian Cup Day
Rosehill – Tancred Stakes Day
| Sydney and Melbourne | 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Brisbane | 11.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
| Adelaide | 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm live on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Perth | 9.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 12.00 pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
SATURDAY 5 APRIL
Randwick – The Star Championships Day One Caulfield – Easter Cup Day
| Sydney and Melbourne | 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Brisbane | 11.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
| Adelaide | 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 2.30pm live on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Perth | 9.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport, 12.00 pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport |
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
Randwick – The Championships Day Two Bendigo – Golden Mile Day
| Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane | 12.00pm live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Adelaide | 11.30am live on Seven and 7plus Sport, 5.00pm live on 7two and 7plus Sport |
| Perth | 10.00am live on 7two and 7plus Sport |
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Today’s Sydney meeting has been shifted to Tuesday.
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Is that the normal Gold Tour package?
Gout, Kennedy headline Australian Athletics Championships
Live and free coverage only on 7plus Sport
Following a nail-biting performance at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, sprint sensations Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy will headline a star-studded lineup at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships, streaming live and free on the Seven Network’s 7plus Sport from 2.00pm AEST tomorrow.
With exclusive coverage across four epic days, Seven’s broadcast will take viewers trackside to Perth for a thrilling showcase of Australia’s best athletes in action, with the main events including:
- Thursday, 10 April – Men’s Under 20, featuring Gout Gout
100m Heat – 6:55pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport
100m Final – 8:47pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport
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Friday, 11 April – Men’s Open, featuring Lachlan Kennedy
100m Preliminary – 5:40pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport -
Saturday, 12 April – Men’s Open, featuring Lachlan Kennedy
100m Semi Final – 7:20pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport
100m Final – 8:50pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport -
Sunday, 13 April – Men’s Open featuring Gout Gout
200m Heat – 2:45pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport
200m Final – 5:00pm AEST live and free on 7plus Sport
Broadcasting live from the track, Seven has assembled an exceptional commentary and hosting lineup for the event headlined by the incomparable Bruce McAvaney, who also returns to Seven’s AFL coverage for Sunday night’s final Gather Round clash between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn Adelaide Oval.
With junior records already tumbling in Perth and the track running hot, all signs point to a blistering weekend of sprinting – and Gout Gout could be the one to steal the show.
Following his narrow loss in the 200m event to Lachlan Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, Gout Gout will be chasing serious times in the U20 100m on Thursday and the 200m on Sunday, with fast conditions and favourable tailwinds sparking talk of potential record-breaking runs.Lachlan Kennedy returns to the 100m after a breakthrough season and incredible 200m performance at the Maurie Plant Meet. With Perth producing favourable weather conditions, Kennedy is poised to make another statement if he can hold his current form.
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NFL 
Friday 25 April 10:00 AM AEST Live all markets 7Mate 3.5 hours
NFL Live coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
LVI Golf 
Saturday 26 April 5:00 AM AEST Live all markets 7Mate, Continues on following days, Post Show at 10:00 AM
The 2025 LIV Golf tour heads to Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City, Mexico. Catch all the action right here, live and free on 7 & 7plus.
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According to Abbey Holmes’ Instagram post, Bruce McAvaney called today’s action from Australian Athletics Championships in the commentary box at Adelaide Oval.
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Reminds me of when he called Winx’s (?) horse racing win (can’t remember which event, though) from Carrara Stadium while Seven were also covering the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Mega Easter of sport on Seven
AFL, Autumn Racing Carnival, World Surf League, Stawell Gift, state league footy, all live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport
Sport fans are set for an epic Easter of sport on the Seven Network, starting tonight and featuring five straight days of unmissable live and free action on Seven and 7plus Sport.
The Easter extravaganza kicks off tonight when the Brisbane Lions host Collingwood tonight for Thursday Night Footy at the Gabba, broadcast live and free on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport from 7.00pm AEST.
On Friday, AFL fans will be in for an Easter treat when North Melbourne take on Carlton in the annual Good Friday SuperClash at Marvel Stadium from 3.00pm AEST, during Seven’s 68th annual Good Friday Appeal broadcast, which continues through until midnight on Seven Melbourne and 7plus nationally, while viewers in Western Australia can watch the West Coast v Essendon clash from 4.00pm AWST live on 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Footy fans should look no further than Seven and 7plus on Sunday, with the Sunday Footy Feast kicking off all the action from 12.00pm AEST, before Seven’s double-header AFL coverage which includes:
Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide at the SCG on from 2.30pm AEST on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Western Bulldogs v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium from 7.00pm AEST on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport
An incredible round of AFL will culminate in one of the game’s most anticipated recent traditions, the Easter Monday clash between Hawthorn and Geelong at the MCG from 2.30pm AEST on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
The Easter footy action also includes state league footy, starting with Friday’s SANFL Round Three match between Port Adelaide and South Adelaide from 7.00pm ACST on 7mate and streamed nationally on 7plus Sport. Then, on Saturday night, Port Melbourne host Essendon in the VFL from 7.00pm AEST on 7mate, while Subiaco take on West Perth in the WAFL from 7.00pm AWST on 7mate, both streamed live and free on 7plus Sport, nationally.
Following the VFL clash, viewers can join 7NEWS Melbourne’s Kate Massey and VFL commentator, Nigel Carmody for AFL Saturday Rewind as they report all the biggest moments from Saturday’s AFL matches.
Footy fans in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia can also watch every game involving teams from their home states on Seven and 7plus Sport.
The sport action doesn’t stop there, with Australia’s richest foot race – the Stawell Gift – available to stream all weekend live and free on 7plus Sport.
All eyes will be on the showdown between sprint sensations Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy as they look to qualify for the must-watch race that promises a history-making result. From the heats to the final stride, no one will want to miss a moment of the drama, speed and spectacle, with every race, live, free and exclusively on 7plus Sport.
The surfing action continues this week live and free on 7plus Sport as the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour’s Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach kicks off. Aussie superstar Ethan Ewing is still in contention to claim his second Bells Beach title, while Brazilian Italo Ferreira sits atop the rankings.
As Aussie Tyler Wright looks to claim her third Bells Beach title, American Caitlin Simmers will be her harshest competitor, following a convincing win in 2024 and a 2000-plus points lead in the Championship Tour rankings.
Seven’s #1 horse racing team will be on deck to deliver all the action live from All Aged Stakes Day at Royal Randwick, Mornington Cup Day at Mornington and The Quokka live from Ascot in Western Australia.
“With five AFL blockbusters, state-league footy on Saturday night, the world’s best surfers at Bells Beach, elite-level Autumn thoroughbred racing and what is shaping up to be the most exciting Stawell Gift in recent memory, these next five days could not be better for sports fans.
“With wall-to-wall sport for the entire long weekend, there’s only one place to catch all the action live and free, right here on Seven and 7plus Sport. Why go anywhere else?”
Epic Easter of Sport live and free on Seven
Starts tonight with Thursday Night Footy: Brisbane Lions v Collingwood, 7.00pm AEDT
Live and free on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport
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With heavy rain and water in the commentary area, Seven have lost that audio. Power problems reminiscent of last year when the race couldn’t be run until later in the day.
Just came back to “f**k”.
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