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How to watch Fox Sports 505 with a free trial

By Jen PelinoUpdated

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  1. What sports are available on Fox Sports 505?
  2. Watch Fox Sports 505 with a free trial
  3. Foxtel plans available to get Fox Sports 505
  4. What people are asking about Foxtel
How to watch Fox Sports 505

Fox Sports 505 is part of the Fox Sports Network. It's operated by Foxtel as one of its sports channels offered with the Sports pack, which you can add on top of Foxtel Plus. It broadcasts multiple sports for fans in Australia, from motorsports and golf to boxing and surfing.

There are several ways to access Fox Sports 505 for all the sports streaming you don't want to miss, which we explore below.

What sports are available on Fox Sports 505?

Throughout its history, Fox Sports 505 has broadcast a myriad of sports in Australia. These sports have included basketball, cricket, combat sports, darts, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, motorsport, surfing, tennis, bowling, track and field, sailing and more. 

Fox Sports 505 also broadcasts sports news, documentaries, podcasts, and other sports-related shows. We round up the current sports and other programming available on Fox Sports 505 this week. You can also check our sport TV guide here to find more sports to watch.

Watch Fox Sports 505 with a free trial

There are so many options for watching sports in Australia than ever before. Here are a few way of watching your favourite sporting events on a free trial. 

Watch free online with Kayo Sports

A popular way to live stream all of Fox Sports Australia's dedicated sports channels is via Kayo Sports. Kayo is a sports-dedicated app that has been created as a way to stream everything Fox Sports, including 505, along with two added channels from ESPN.

Best of all, you can get free access to 505 live stream with the Kayo 7 day trial offer. After your free access, Kayo Sports is available for as little as $25/month with no lock-in contract, hence, you can leave at anytime. Determine whether you want Kayo One or Kayo Basic before finalising your subscription.

With a plan, you can also experience Kayo Sports' unique features for sports streaming.

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Watch free online with Foxtel Now

The sports channel is also part of Foxtel Now’s Sport package. Since Foxtel Now doesn’t require standard installation, there’s no need for you to wait. As long as you have a strong internet connection and a compatible device, you can instantly stream sports live and on demand by simply signing up for a free trial. 

After your 10-day free trial, it’s worth noting that you’ll need to get the base The Essentials pack first before you can add Sport. The Essentials costs $25 per month and the Sport premium add-on is priced at $29 per month, which brings the total amount to $54 per month. 

Read up on the Foxtel Now sports pack here.

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Foxtel plans available to get Fox Sports 505

Sports fans in Australia will need to sign up for Foxtel's entertainment and sports bundle with the Sport package. Priced at $100 per month, this offers 60+ Foxtel channels of drama, reality, lifestyle, news, music, kids, and documentary, plus 9 sports channels in HD (selected sports in 4K), including the 505 channel.

If you're after local and international sports, as well as the best TV shows, Foxtel's Sport bundle is the plan for you. Customers can sign up either on a month-to-month basis or for 12 months.

The latter gets you discounts and other Foxtel deals, which lets you sign up for the Foxtel Sport bundle at a cheaper plan fee for 12 months.

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What people are asking about Foxtel

What is the Difference Between Foxtel and Foxtel Now?

While Foxtel Now relies on streaming video via the internet to deliver Foxtel channels and content, the full Foxtel service remains the premium version, offering more channels, more features, higher picture quality and reliable, hassle-free delivery via satellite. 

In addition, Foxtel subscribers get the advanced iQ5 set-top box, which records hundreds of hours of TV on its inbuilt hard disk (up to two recordings simultaneously). It can also receive Foxtel’s channels, including the new 4K Ultra HD channels, and stream all of Foxtel’s on-demand content.

What is Foxtel Plus?

Replacing the old Entertainment Pack, which was the base entry-level channel pack that all Foxtel subscribers got, Foxtel Plus expands that base set of channels to include many that used to be found only in optional packs. For example, Showcase - the home of premium dramas, as well as Australian originals like The The Last Anniversary - is included in Foxtel Plus, as are FOX8, Foxtel One, Universal, British, Crime, and dozens more. All Foxtel subscribers now get Foxtel Plus as the base collection of channels.

What are the Foxtel Channels?

Foxtel's starter bundle includes 60+ channels of drama, lifestyle, reality, docos, kids, news, and more. Meanwhile, the Sport bundle has 9 sports channels, while Movies has 10 with the likes of Movies Greats, Movies Classics, Movies Premiere, and the newly added Aussie Classics and British Cinema.

Moreover, all Favourites and Kids channels have now been added into the much more comprehensive Foxtel Plus bundle.

As of April 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery content like HBO shows will not be airing via Showcase with Max beginning its operations in Australia on 31 March 2025. To continue watching shows like The Last of Us, Euphoria, and House of the Dragon, you'll need the Max app, which you can access for free as part of your Foxtel subscription (Basic with Ads plan only).

Does Foxtel Require a Broadband Connection?

While Foxtel’s channels transmit via satellite, (therefore not needing internet access for viewing) the iQ5 box uses broadband internet for a number of its key features, including streaming from a massive library of shows and movies that are available on-demand at no extra cost, as well as rental options on the Foxtel Store. 

In addition, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Paramount+ on the iQ5 requires a broadband connection.

Can I Watch Foxtel on my Mobile Phone or Tablet?

Every Foxtel customer gets free access to the handy Foxtel Go app, which gives access to the full range of channels currently subscribed - both for live streaming and on-demand viewing. Foxtel Go is available for phones and tablets, while access is also free of charge via any modern computer web browser.

What Does Foxtel Installation Cost?

While generally there’s an installation charge for a technician to visit your home to install the satellite dish and cabling, Foxtel frequently waives this charge in return for agreeing to a 12-month contract - which, in turn, usually also comes with heavily discounted monthly rates for channel packs and bundles. Foxtel can waive the $199 equipment fee for the iQ5 box if you agree to a 12-month contract.

How Do I Cancel Foxtel?

If you no longer want to keep your Foxtel service and have decided to cancel, just call Foxtel on 1300 657 346 and, when prompted by the voice menu, ask for “disconnections”. If you choose to go ahead and cancel, you will need to send your iQ5 box back to Foxtel, which you can do free of charge by bringing it to any post office with the return label Foxtel sends you.

Can I Stream Foxtel to a TV Without the iQ Box?

Yes, you can use the Foxtel Go app on mobile devices to cast live Foxtel channels and on-demand content to any TV with a Chromecast attached or built-in.

You can also use the Foxtel app on recent-model (2017 onwards) smart TVs from LG and Samsung. To do so, you’ll need the Multiscreen pack added to your account; it’s free with some bundles (such as Platinum Plus) or available for $15 per month.

How Do I Change My Foxtel Channel Packs?

Foxtel allows you to add, remove or swap channel packs once per month, with the condition that any pack added must be subscribed to for at least a month before being removed or changed. To add or swap packs, head to your Foxtel account page; to remove channel packs, you’ll need to call Foxtel on 1300 657 346 (for existing customers) from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week.

Can I Add A Second iQ5 Box in Another Room?

Yes, you can add another iQ box for another room of the house, but you will have to pay an installation charge for the Foxtel satellite connection installation in that room and a monthly fee for the second iQ5 box.

An alternative is the Multiscreen pack to use Foxtel's apps to stream your channels to your TV. Fortunately, it's already included in every Foxtel's TV package.

How Do I Get Foxtel’s 4K Ultra HD Channels?

If you subscribe to the Sports HD and/or Movies HD channel packs, you’ll have access to the two new 4K Ultra HD channels free of charge - Fox Sports Ultra HD for the Sports HD pack and Movies Ultra HD for the Movies HD pack. 

Of course, you’ll need an iQ4 or iQ5 box and a compatible 4K TV to view these channels.

What is Foxtel iQ?

Foxtel IQ is a set-top box provided to customers that acts as a receiver for Foxtel broadcasts. The box allows you to record programs and view these later, as well as pausing and rewinding live channels. 

The iQ5 is the most recent version of the IQ box, offering selected Foxtel programming, including Fox Sports, in 4k Ultra HD definition. In addition, the iQ5 provides Foxtel customers with all the features of the new Foxtel experience that are already available on the existing iQ4. The significant difference between the two is connectivity. iQ5 is a plug and play device, which means satellite installation is no longer required. 

Can I get the new Foxtel iQ5 today?

The Foxtel iQ5 is now widely available as part of Foxtel's TV bundles. To get the new iQ box included in your plan with the equipment fee waived, simply sign up for a 12-month contract.

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