The timing of the mid-season tournament GF would work perfectly for Seven. They would be able to go from that straight into the start of the AFL season and Autumn Racing Carnival.
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Is NFL on 7 this season or has another FTA channel pickled up the rights?
Assuming of course that this would be produced for them by NBL Media?
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Sydney Marathon 2025 to run on Seven
Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney to lead coverage on 7mate and 7plus
The Seven Network is thrilled to be the new official Australian broadcast media partner of Australiaâs largest marathon, the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, on Sunday, 31 August.
Seven will deliver exclusive coverage of the iconic event to audiences across Australia live and free on 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Sevenâs unmatched experience showcasing some of the worldâs biggest sporting moments will amplify the eventâs spirit of inclusivity, community and achievement.
Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney OAM, who will lead the commentary team, said he was looking forward to delivering all the action from Australiaâs ultimate distance race.
âSydneyâs elevation to join the likes of Boston, London and New York in the elite group of Abbott World Marathon Majors is an enormous compliment to our Harbour City. It gives Australia the equivalent of a world championship each year, attracting the best globally and inspiring runners at all levels to tackle the ultimate distance,â he said.
âFor Seven to be involved in the first Sydney Marathon at this level is a great privilege and honour, and it promises to be a magnificent spectacle.â
Sevenâs Commercial Director, Sport, Renee Quirk, said: âWe are thrilled to showcase major sporting events such as the TCS Sydney Marathon where everyday Australians can mix it with athletic superstars including marquee runner Eliud Kipchoge. Bruce McAvaney will lead a stellar commentary team on Seven for the event.
âSeven takes immense pride in supporting Australian athletics with recent coverage of the Maurie Plant Meet, Stawell Gift, Australian Athletics Championships, and the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.â
The partnership with Seven marks an exciting new chapter for the TCS Sydney Marathon, delivering the excitement, passion and triumph of marathon day to more households than ever before.
TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director, Wayne Larden, said: âWe are thrilled to welcome Seven as our official Australian broadcast media partner to deliver the most compelling and accessible coverage in the eventâs history.
âBy teaming up with Australiaâs most watched and trusted network, weâre not just expanding our reach, weâre showcasing the incredible talent of our elite athletes, the inspiring stories of everyday runners, and the breathtaking beauty of our city to a wider audience than ever before.â
The TCS Sydney Marathon will be broadcast on Sunday, 31 August from 6.00am to 10.00am AEST live and free on 7mate and 7plus Sport, with highlights and replays available to stream on 7plus Sport.
The TCS Sydney Marathon is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event is owned by Athletics Australia and managed by Pont3. For more information, visit: www.tcssydneymarathon.com
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The NBL announced the schedule and prizemoney for the new in-season tournament (called Ignite Cup) this morning, however it has not confirmed the broadcaster.
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I somehow donât think Iâll get mentioned in the call, wonât be in the first wave where the focus will be and when/if they show the second wave starting Iâll likely be buried somewhere where the cameras wonât pick me up clearly.
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Seven secures Esports World Cup 2025
Multi-game esports tournament live and free on 7plus from 10 July
The Seven Network today announced it has secured rights to the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in Australia, with the most popular games in the tournament to be broadcast exclusively live and free on 7plus Sport from Thursday, 10 July 2025.
Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, EWC 2025 pits the worldâs top esports clubs and more than 2,000 elite players against one another for a share of US$70 million: the largest prize pool in esports history.
EWC 2025 features 24 of the biggest esports titles in the world, including Counter Strike , League of Legends, DOTA, MLBB, PUBG and Honor of Kings, with millions of people expected to tune in around the world during the seven-week event. Teams from across the Asia-Pacific region are competing, including Gen G, Talon and Team Secret.
Seven West Media Chief Digital Officer, Gereurd Roberts, said: âBy broadcasting the Esports World Cup 2025 on 7plus Sport, weâre connecting Australians with a global phenomenon thatâs redefining sport.
âAs the fastest-growing sport worldwide, esports is capturing the imagination of millions, and the EWC is its ultimate stage. Seven is proud to deliver this groundbreaking event live and free on 7plus Sport, inspiring the next generation of gamers and fans.â
Sevenâs National Digital Sales Director, Jordan King, said: âEsports is rapidly expanding, with the EWC 2024 attracting more than 500 million global viewers. We canât wait to bring EWC 2025 to a growing Australian fan base on 7plus Sport, as well as to our advertising partners.â
Esports World Cup Foundation Chief Operating Officer, Mike McCabe, said âThe Esports World Cup brings together millions of fans, players and creators from every corner of the world.
âItâs the scale of the competition and the passion behind it that make EWC so special. Partnering with Seven allows us to bring that energy to life in Australia, giving fans a front-row seat to the worldâs biggest esports tournament and welcoming them into a global community that continues to grow every day.â
Sevenâs coverage will include EWCâs Opening Ceremony, with a live performance from American singer and long-time gamer, Post Malone, and EWS Spotlight, a two-hour live show featuring the biggest moments of EWC, including the thrilling finals across Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.
Sevenâs coverage of the tournament kicks off on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 9.00pm AEST, with teams going head-to-head in Apex Legends and Fatal Fury. The tournament will be streamed live and free on 7plus Sport until Monday, 25 August 2025.
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Seven went from the Olympics, Australian Open and Melbourne Cup carnival to broadcasting eSports, MLC and niche sporting events
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Tomorrow (July 5) Sevenâs horse racing coverage will include Lizzie Jelfsâ exclusive interview with jockey Blake Spriggs, who has been forced to retire six months after a horror fall during a race at Moruya in south east NSW, and Blakeâs fiancee KC Osborne.
Lock in and watch the greatest players on Earth
Esports World Cup 2025 live and free on 7plus from 10 July
Get ready for the biggest showdown in esports history with the epic Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC) streaming live and free on 7plus from 9.00pm, Thursday, 10 July.
Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, EWC 2025 pits the worldâs top esports clubs and more than 2,000 elite players against one another for a share of US$70 million: the largest prize pool in esports history with the most popular games in the tournament to be broadcast exclusively live and free on 7plus.
EWC 2025 features 24 of the biggest esports titles in the world, including Counter Strike , League of Legends, DOTA, MLBB, PUBG and Honor of Kings, with millions of people expected to tune in around the world during the seven-week event.
Teams from across the Asia-Pacific region are competing, including Gen G, Talon and Team Secret.
Sevenâs coverage will include EWCâs Opening Ceremony, with a live performance from American singer and long-time gamer, Post Malone, and EWS Spotlight, a two-hour live show featuring the biggest moments of EWC, including the thrilling finals across Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.
Sevenâs tournament coverage kicks off with teams going head-to-head in Apex Legends and Fatal Fury.
The tournament will be streamed live and free on 7plus Sport until Monday, 25 August 2025.
Esports World Cup 2025
Live and free from 9pm, Thursday, 10 July on 7plus
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Not sure if it was confirmed before but during the half time break of the AFL it was said that NFL will be on 7 again for this upcoming season. I thought the current rights ended with the last Super Bowl so maybe 7 extended the rights
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