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Director of Stan Sport Ben Kimber, joined by Michael Atkinson, Morgan Turinui, Renee Gartner, Matt Burke, Andrew Johns, Jeff Fenech and Tyson Pedro unveiled an outstanding 2025 sports lineup – promising to bring fans even closer to the action. More than just live coverage, Stan Sport is continuing to expand its storytelling with exclusive interviews, bespoke shows like the recently announced rugby program Inside Line, and a compelling slate of docuseries, capturing the full entertainment ecosystem of sport and celebrating the moments and stories that unite fans everywhere.
The British & Irish Lions headline a monumental year for rugby in Australia
For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions will return to Australia in 2025, uniting the finest players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for a landmark series against the Wallabies. As one of the most prestigious events on the global rugby calendar, the tour promises to captivate fans with thrilling matches across the country, showcasing the pinnacle of international rugby.
Major Partnership Announced: PFL coming to Australia
Stan Sport has partnered with the world’s fastest growing MMA organisation, the PFL (Professional Fighters League) to bring PFL to Australia*,* a top-tier MMA league giving the best fighters in the country a platform on the global stage. Set to become the biggest MMA league in Australia & New Zealand, the first PFL event in Australia is coming soon to Stan Sport.
Tyson Pedro’s Boxing Debut in Nowhere to Run
Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro will make his long-awaited boxing debut at Nowhere to Run, as he steps into the ring to battle the undefeated Taimoor Khan for the WBC International Bridgerweight title in Pedro’s hometown of Penrith. LIVE and ad-free for Stan Sport subscribers next week on Wednesday February 26, Nowhere To Run will also feature Aussie boxing standout Jackson Jon England and the ex-NRL hulk Alex Leapai Jr on the card.
2025: A Landmark Year in Sports on Stan
This year marks a thrilling chapter in the world of sports. The Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season is set to redefine excellence, with Australia and New Zealand’s top teams battling it out. Joseph Suaalii, the former NRL superstar now leading a reinvigorated NSW Waratahs, is among the standout talents vying for Wallabies selection ahead of the eagerly anticipated British & Irish Lions Tour. This lineup is alongside the iconic Bledisloe Cup, the elite Six Nations, and the high-octane World Rugby Sevens series.
Showcased alongside rugby, Stan will continue its unparalleled coverage of global sporting events, including every match of the UEFA Champions League, as Europe’s top football clubs chase ultimate glory. Tennis fans can look forward to an incredible year with comprehensive coverage of all four Grand Slams - the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open - bringing the sport’s biggest stars to Australian screens. Everything revealed today, underscores Stan’s commitment to delivering the best in sports, making 2025 a defining year for fans everywhere.
Stan Director of Sport Ben Kimber said: “Stan Sport has set new standards in sports broadcasting, not only with our marquee events, but also our deep commitment to the sports we broadcast every week. Over the last 18 months, we delivered the most comprehensive coverage ever of two of the world’s biggest sporting events – the Rugby World Cup and the Olympics – the pinnacle of world sport. In 2025, we’re bringing fans even closer to the action and telling stories beyond the scoreboard. Every week we bring rugby, football, tennis and a range of other sports to life for our customers across Stan and the Nine network. Our aim is always to deliver the most immersive, innovative sporting offering, and this year’s lineup is no different as we will once again be raising the bar. New boxing stars, as well as the British and Irish Lions and the Winter Olympics just around the corner. It’s a huge year ahead.”