Wished we had an option for TNT Sports/Sky Sports UK coverage as we had during the Lions tour. Stan using the same Premier League Productions World Feed we had during the Optus Sport days
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i’d love it if they stuck sky sports premier league on as a 24/7 channel. means i don’t need to fire up my VPN to watch it
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FOOTBALL FEVER TAKES OVER MELBOURNE’S FED SQUARE FOR OFFICIAL PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE SITE
Following a massive launch to the 2025/26 Premier League season, Stan will continue momentum into Matchweek 2 with a fun all-ages event and live screening of the highly anticipated Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur match, kicking off from 6:00pm at Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square on Saturday 23 August.
This unique event will bring the energy and excitement of the Premier League into the heart of Melbourne. Fans will be treated to special guest appearances, live entertainment, interactive football activities, food trucks, jersey giveaways thanks to Ultra Football and more.
All of this builds up to the highly anticipated live screening of Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur on the Fed Square big screen from 9:00pm AEST.
If you can’t make it to Melbourne to be part of the event, coverage on Stan Sport begins from 9:00pm AEST, where Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler will be joined by Katie Shanahan at Etihad Stadium, Manchester exclusively on Stan Sport. Coverage will be hosted by Adam Peacock and Craig Foster, crossing to Mark Bosnich on the ground at Fed Square. The match will also be simulcast on Channel 9 and 9Now from 9:30pm AEST.
Premier League Legend & Stan Sport Football Expert, Mark Bosnich said: "Premier League fans in Australia are some of the most passionate and dedicated fans around the world. What makes this event so special is that it’s not just about watching the game, it’s about celebrating football together as a community. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or just discovering the game, Fed Square will be the place to experience the atmosphere and passion that makes the Premier League the best competition on Earth.
I can’t wait to see Melbourne’s football loving community again and share what will be an unforgettable night.”
Information about the event at Fed Square on Saturday 23 August can be found HERE.
Premier League Matchweek 2 Fixtures on Stan Sport
Saturday 23 August
4:30am AEST – West Ham United v Chelsea
9:00pm AEST – Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
11:50pm AEST – Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers
11:50pm AEST – Brentford v Aston Villa
11:50pm AEST – Burnley v Sunderland
Sunday 24 August
2:20am AEST – Arsenal v Leeds United (Available in 4K)
10:50pm AEST – Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
10:50pm AEST – Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion
Monday 25 August
1:20am AEST – Fulham v Manchester United (Available in 4K)
Tuesday 26 August
4:30am AEST – Newcastle v Liverpool (Available in 4K)
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Hopefully Nine and Stan will do one at Tumbalong Park the following weekend!
It’s up now:
Why did it take so long for the host venue to publicise the event, three days out?
Because live sites for football are banned?
Stan Sport confirmed at the end of their Australian coverage of the Spurs/City game that they’d acquired the WSL
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Starting when?
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This season, which begins Sep. 6 with Chelsea v Man City at 4:30am AEST.
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As part of the Optus deal right?
No. The WSL deal with Optus had lapsed. This is a new deal.
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Foxtel asleep at the wheel…?
What wheel? Why would they try to pick up WSL with no other football?
I took it to mean World Surf League 
Didn’t know there was a WSL football/soccer competition
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So Chelsea and Manchester City women play in the World Surf League. 
hahahah I thought it was this as well until Optus sport got a mention.
Women’s Super League.
I wondered whether they might have tried through DAZN
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Possibly - although I’d be surprised if it moved the subs needle for DAZN/Fox without being sandwiched in a larger football package that Stan can offer.
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THE WORLD’S BEST WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE SET TO MAKE ITS MARK ON STAN
A host of Australia’s biggest football stars are set to light up screens as the Barclays Women’s Super League joins Stan’s expanding premier football lineup in a new multi-year partnership.
Stan has today announced the latest acquisition to its growing football offering with a new multi-year deal bringing the Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL) to Australian fans. With the 2025/26 season set to kick off on 6 September, Stan Sport will be the only place to watch all 132 matches live and on demand.
The BWSL has grown into a global powerhouse, setting the benchmark for elite women’s football. It is one of the most competitive and most-watched leagues in the world, consistently breaking records for crowds, viewership and cultural impact. Beyond the numbers, the league is inspiring millions of fans and redefining the future of sport, on the pitch and far beyond it.
Australia’s biggest stars are set to shine in the 2025/26 season, including Matildas’ icons Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea), Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord (Arsenal) and Mary Fowler (Manchester City). Their presence ensures that the league is not only a world-class competition, but also a direct connection for Australia fans to their sporting heroes.
The new BWSL season is set for a blockbuster opening weekend. Reigning champions Chelsea will kick things off against 2023/24 runners-up Manchester City at 4:30am AEST on Saturday 6 September. Later in the round, fans will be treated to a Merseyside derby between archrivals Liverpool and Everton – one of four fixtures scheduled for 9:00pm AEST on Sunday 7 September.
This landmark acquisition builds on Stan’s unwavering investment in women’s sport, complementing its coverage of women’s rugby and strengthening its role as a platform that champions female athletes at every level. Backed by the full power of Nine’s ecosystem – from national editorial to talent integration and fan-first engagement – Stan Sport will showcase the BWSL like never before and continue driving momentum for women’s football in Australia.
**Dan Taylor, Executive Director, Stan said: “**The Barclays Women’s Super League is one of the most celebrated football competitions in the world, and fans have been calling for it to be shown on Stan. We’re proud to be giving Australians the chance to enjoy the pinnacle of women’s club football and follow their Matildas heroes in action. Alongside the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and more, Australians can now experience every moment of the best club football competitions in the world, live and on demand on Stan."
Zarah Al-Kudcy, Chief Revenue Officer, WSL Football said: “The BWSL is home to some of the world’s top international stars, and we’re proud to have several Matildas playing in our league. Now, Australian fans can follow their icons closely, week in and week out. This season promises to be incredible, and partnering with Stan strengthens our mission to elevate the league’s global presence and reach new audiences around the world.”
The BWSL joins a blockbuster lineup of action on Stan Sport in September, including Premier League, UEFA Champions League, The Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, US Open and more.
Australians featured in the 2025/26 BWSL season
Arsenal – Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross
Brighton & Hove Albion – Charlie Rule
Chelsea – Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter
Everton – Clare Wheeler
Manchester City – Mary Fowler
Tottenham Hotspur – Hayley Raso
West Ham United – Katrina Gorry
BWSL Fixtures - Week 1
Saturday 6 September
4:30am AEST – Chelsea v Manchester City
10:30pm AEST – Arsenal vs London City Lionesses
Sunday 7 September
9:00pm AEST – Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
9:00pm AEST – Manchester United v Leicester City
9:00pm AEST – Liverpool v Everton
9:00pm AEST – Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa
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