He'll co-host alongside Alison Piotrowski ahead of 2026.
The tournament will air across the 9Network, on 9Now and on Stan Sport.
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They will broadcast every match of Australian Open 2026 across free-to-air and streaming platforms.
The announcement comes as Stan Sport is folded into the broader Nine business.
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Nine Entertainment, which owns Stan, is expected to pay around $60 million annually for the rights over the next three years.
Nine will be the exclusive Australian broadcaster of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, continuing its commitment to Paralympic sport.
Wells has also long been a vocal advocate for public interest media, particularly the ABC.
Phil Waugh: 'This is a significant step forward for rugby in Australia.'
Max's advertising inventory will be incorporated into Nine's premium revenue strategy.
Ben Kimber: 'We offer an experience for both fans and business no one else can.'
