Sports Streaming Services in Australia

Sports streaming is going through a golden period. It’s a great way for us to watch the sports we know on love at home or on the move and there has never been so much choice when it comes to the volume of sports streams beamed to our screens. Whether you're watching through your TV or on your smartphone, live sports streaming is starting to dominate the online platforms thanks to sports streaming services.

Top Sports Streaming Services in Australia

The streaming revolution has given us unprecedented freedom when it comes to watching our favourite games, from major sports events to college sports on a wide range of devices, without the need for annoying long term contracts. And as a sports fan, you can now stream sports on a short period subscription, cancel any time contracts, allowing you to tailor your own subscriptions from any live sports streaming site.

But which sports streaming providers offer the best value, and how do they compare against other options within the market? Here we are going to look at the best live sports streaming apps and platforms so that you can confidently stream games, watch football, binge on soccer streams, NBA streams, sporting competitions, and other sports, knowing that you are getting the best deals out there.

Sports streaming with a free trial

Most sports streaming services offer a free trial so that you can watch live sports online. Streaming sports has literally never been easier so why not take advantage of some of the following free trials which essentially create a free sports streaming site.

Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports remains one of the best sports streaming services in Australia that features live sports streams. Thanks to Fox Sports, Fox Cricket, ESPN and beIN, the provider has a total of 14 sports channels to draw upon, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can try out Kayo Sports for free with a 14-day trial offer before committing to any type of sports plan.

Here is a taster of some of the best live sports streams available with a Kayo Sports subscription.

Kayo Sports plans

Kayo Sports is available with two different types of subscription plans. A Basic plan allows you to stream on up to two devices at once for $25 per month. A Premium Plan offers exactly the same content as the Basic plan, the only difference being you can stream on up to three devices for $35 per month. Check out the Kayo plans comparison here to learn more about Kayo pricing details.

Telstra customers can access the sports streaming site/app through their own Telstra subscription. Click here for more information - Kayo with Telstra.

Kayo Sports freebies

Other than its unique features, Kayo also offers a free service for particular sports. You'll need to check that your sport or match is on Kayo Freebies by visiting the Kayo website.

Foxtel Now: sports streaming

Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now, has become the ideal way of getting all Foxtel channels without the need for satellite and cable installation. If you want to live stream everything on Fox Sports, as well as great TV series and movies, then Foxtel Now is the option for you.

With the Foxtel Now sports bundle you get access to all the same channels you would get with a standard Foxtel subscription (Fox Sports, Fox Cricket, ESPN and beIN). Foxtel Now comes with the Foxtel Go app, which allows you to stream your favourite sports on a huge range of devices.

Here are some of the best sports available with a Foxtel Now subscription.

Foxtel Now plans

You can check out Foxtel Now. To access the Sports Pack ($29/month) you must first subscribe to the Essential Pack option ($25/month). This means that watching sport after your trial will cost a total of $54 per month (no lock-in contract).

Telstra mobile and broadband customers can get one month of Foxtel Now for free as part of a 12-month contract.

Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus has chosen domestic football as its niche when it comes to live streaming. They have secured the rights to every A-League match from every round across the 2021/22 season, as well as international fixtures featuring the Socceroos and the Matildas. Paramount Plus may not offer as much as other live sports streaming services, but with the recent addition of the English FA Cup, watching live sports coverage on Paramount Plus is expected to become a regular thing.

Here you can check some of the best competitions available with a Paramount Plus subscription.

Paramount Plus plans

If you want to watch sports live on Paramount Plus, it’s pretty straightforward. There is one, monthly plan available for $8.99 which allows you to stream on up to three devices. You can test it all out with a nice 7 day free trial first.

Optus Sport

It could be argued that sports streaming online really took off in Australia when Optus Sport came to the party. The service really shook up the market when it obtained the rights to the English Premier League, which remains its biggest pull. Football is very much the order of the day on the platform, with the added bonus of OS Fitness, which is over 1000 premium workouts to keep you in shape between games! NBA League pass can also be purchased through Optus sport for those who love 100% NBA TV.

Here is a look at some of the best competitions available with an Optus Sport subscription.

Optus Sport plans

If you are an existing Optus mobile or broadband customer, you can get access to Optus Sport for free. For the many who aren’t there is both monthly and annual plans available.

The monthly option comes in at $14.99 per month, which you are free to cancel once a particular league or competition is over. The annual option is $139.99 per year, saving you around $40 over 12 months. Both of these options allow you to access content on one device at any given time.

DAZN: unique sports streaming

Since arriving in Australia in 2020, DAZN has established itself as the home of international boxing. You may have to wait a week for fights each weekend, but the low cost of the subscription makes it well worth it if you want to watch the big fights. As well as live prizefighting, other sports on DAZN include every round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and E-Car racing.

Here is a glimpse of what's available with a DAZN subscription.

DAZN plans

DAZN is incredibly straightforward in its pricing. A monthly, cancel anytime contract costs just $2.99 per month. That’s it. No tiers, free trials or annual reductions. Just one payment so that you can watch on a wide range of devices when you want.

beIN Sports Connect

beIN Sports is known to many Australians who have existing Foxtel and Kayo subscriptions. However, beIN Sports Connect is a way of accessing a total of four channels as a standalone subscription. With beIN Sports Connect you can watch a wide range of leagues and competitions from La Liga and Serie A to international rugby and ATP/WTA Tennis.

Here are some of the best sports available to sports fans with a beIN Sports Connect subscription.

beIN Sports Connect plans

You can check out beIN before committing to any type of plan with a 14 day free trial offer. Once your trial is complete there are both monthly and annual options. A monthly, no lock-in subscription cost $19.99 per month. This allows you to register the beIN Sports Connect app on up to four devices. You may only watch sport on one device at a time. The annual plan comes in at $179.99, saving you $60 over the course of a year compared to the monthly option.

Stan Sport

Stan Sport has quickly established itself for a decent range of sporting events since its launch in 2020. Staring out with Super Rugby and Grand Slam tennis tournaments, they arrived on the live TV streaming scene with a bang. Now they have added UEFA Champions League live games to their roster along with domestic rugby competitions like the Shute Sheild and Hospital Cup.

Here is a taster of some of the best sports events available with a Stan Sport subscription in HD quality

Stan Sport plans

To access Stan Sport you first need to sign up for a standard Stan streaming subscription ($10, $14 or $19 per month). Once you have a standard plan you can take advantage of the Stan Sport 7 day free trial. If you like what you see, the sports streaming service and all of its live streams are available as an add-on for $10 per month.

Best sports streaming devices

There are a huge range of compatible devices for streaming TV on smart TVs, games consoles and mobile devices. Live sports channels and live events from the best sports streaming sites are now accessible on virtually every device of the market.

Although each provider is slightly different in the way they offer their live sports content to the viewer, core devices like Chromecasts and Fire Sticks, along with browsers like Chrome, Safari and Firefox are safe bets. Choose your favourite provider below and check out which devices are eligible for use with their apps and online platforms.

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