Australia may be on the other side of the world for some the globe for some of the biggest football competitions around but that doesn’t mean Australians are any further from the action.
Thanks largely to several broadcast deals, football is readily available to any Australian wishing to dive deep into the action. Whether they desire tuning into one of Europe’s top five leagues or something more local, such as the A-Leagues, there is a platform available for everyone.
Unlike other major sporting codes, there are very limited free-to-air broadcast options for Australian soccer fans. On top of this, no sole provider has consolidated football broadcasting in Australia, meaning the many leagues are shown on many different providers, with some overlap.
In case you were wondering, we’ve compiled a list of how you can tune into some of the world’s biggest leagues, and those a little closer to home as well.
How to watch football in Australia
Premier League
Optus Sport from $24.99/month
Optus Sport has been the home of the Premier League for the best part of a decade now. While the streaming service was initially met with dismay, especially given Foxtel’s long and successful broadcast of the English top-flight before that, Optus Sport is now a product of high quality where every Premier League match is available to stream live or on demand.
Women’s Super League
Optus Sport from $24.99/month
For Australian football fans wanting to catch the Matildas in action, the Women’s Super League is the place to go. Those plying their trade in the English top flight include Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Mary Fower. All these stars, and many more, are available to watch via Optus Sport.
Men’s Champions League
Stan Sport from $15/month on top of an existing Stan subscription
Fans can catch some of the biggest clubs, and players, competing in UEFA’s premier club competition on Stan Sport.
FA Cup
Paramount+ from 5.99/month
English football’s cup competition, one of the oldest competitions in world sport, is available to stream on Paramount+. Fans can tune in and catch some of the finest footballers in England go head-to-head for the chance for glory.
A-League Men
Paramount+ from $5.99/month with select games shown on Channel 10
For fans wanting to catch a slice of Australian football, Paramount+ is the subscription they need. While the A-League Men is far from the product it was a decade ago it still offers fantastic entertainment, providing insight into some of the young players who could be the future of Australian football, such as Nestory Irankunda.
On top of Paramount+ streaming the league, select games each round are broadcast on free-to-air TV by Channel 10.
A-League Women
Paramount+ from $5.99/month with select games shown on Channel 10
Off the back of an incredibly successful 2023 Women’s World Cup, the A-League Women is experiencing a surge in popularity. For fans unable to attend games, Paramount+ is the home of the competition.
On top of Paramount+ streaming the league, select games each round are broadcast on free-to-air TV by Channel 10.
Australia Cup
10Play with select matches available on the Football Australia YouTube
Australia’s leading cup competition, the Australia Cup, is available for streaming on 10Play or via the Football Australia YouTube channel.
La Liga
Optus Sport from $24.99/month
The Spanish top-flight is available for streaming on Optus Sport.
Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Carabao Cup & others
BEIN Sports from $14.99/month
BEIN Sports is Australia’s home of the rest of Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues: the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. The platform is also the home of the Scottish Premiership, Carabao Cup and the EFL Championship – the English second division.
