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Tight 'Footy Shorts' partnership between WPP's Motion Entertainment, the AFL, and Foxtel
Lisa Squillace: 'Footy Shorts demonstrates how WPP Media is investing and co-creating content to deliver premium content for local audiences.'
by Alisha Buaya – Aug 14, 2025
AFLW returns to Seven and 7plus for milestone 10th season
The 2025 AFLW season kicks off this Thursday with Carlton v Collingwood.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2025
Kayo Sports and Foxtel extend Disney-led ESPN partnership in multi-year deal
Kayo Sports and Foxtel have renewed their multi-year ESPN deal, securing NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC and more for Australian audiences, plus exclusive commercial distribution rights.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 11, 2025
Seven renews NFL rights with more live games for 2025
Seven Network’s new NFL deal adds Thursday night games and the Kickoff match, alongside full playoff and Super Bowl LX coverage.
by Mediaweek – Aug 8, 2025
INVNT delivers AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 draw ceremony at Sydney Town Hall
The live Final Draw Ceremony for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, produced by INVNT, set the tone for the landmark tournament across Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast.
by Mediaweek – Aug 7, 2025
Major new agreement sees the NFL take 10% stake in ESPN
The NFL has taken a 10% share in the Disney-controlled ESPN. It comes just ahead of the launch of ESPN's direct to consumer streaming service.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 6, 2025
Gravity Media powers 9Network’s expanded NRLW broadcast in 2025
Gravity Media has partnered with Nine’s Wide World of Sports to deliver broadcast and tech for the 2025 NRLW season, including the first Magic Round.
by Mediaweek – Aug 5, 2025
Westpac signs on as Principal Partner for Australian cricket teams
Westpac has been named the new Principal Partner of Cricket Australia, backing national men’s and women’s teams in a deal that puts its logo front and centre across formats.
by Mediaweek – Jul 31, 2025
Hindi and Mandarin commentary coming to AFL on Kayo Sports
Fox Footy and Kayo Sports are expanding their AFL offering with alternate language commentary in Hindi and Mandarin for two key matches across Rounds 21 and 22.
by Mediaweek – Jul 30, 2025
TV Guide: Where to watch the entire Premier League Summer Series
All matches will be available on Stan Sport live and on demand.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 25, 2025
Seven's bold play to capture younger sport viewers
Kirsty Bradmore: 'There was an opportunity to create bespoke programming for children by children, which is what we've done.'
by Natasha Lee – Jul 18, 2025
Foxtel Media signs Harvey Norman, KFC & Westpac as NRLW broadcast sponsors
With a focus on branded integration and player storytelling, Foxtel Media has signed three major brands.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 18, 2025
Foxtel has rebooted the mobile Kayo Sports app. Here's what's different and when you will get it
Foxtel Executive Director of Product Tom Blaxland speaks with Mediaweek about why the Kayo refresh was so appealing, he moved his family around the world so he could work on it.
by Dan Barrett – Jul 7, 2025
Nine kicks off 2025 NRLW season with every match live and free
The 2025 NRLW season begins today, with all 66 matches airing live and free across Nine and 9Now, including Saturday triple headers and a dedicated women’s league wrap show.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 3, 2025
News Corp acquires platform behind SuperCoach, eyes major fantasy sports expansion
News Corp Australia has acquired the platform behind SuperCoach from Vapormedia, setting the stage for new formats, games, and commercial growth across fantasy sports.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 1, 2025
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