TV Guide & Sydney Tonight: What's on TV tonight Sydney?

There is arguably no better way to unwind after a long day at work than in front of the television. You can just curl up on the couch after a hard day at the office post 7.00 pm. and watch your favourite shows. You can also keep up with the latest news, sports, and entertainment stories.

In Sydney, there is a broad range of television to pick from. There are also in-demand streaming services that provide even more options for binge-watching movies and series. All you have to do now is unwind, relax, and breathe. Here, we’ll tell you all there is to know about the best TV airing and streaming in Sydney.

What are the best shows on TV in Sydney?

It may sound trivial, but there were just five channels to choose from not long ago. Today, free-to-air and paid television have merged to provide viewers with an abundance of entertainment options. The best part is that television and programming have progressed to the point that each family member now gets their own channel.

Entertainment

A short scan of the Sydney TV guide reveals a dedicated cartoon channel for children, the SBS food channel for the family chef, ABC news for the news addict, a HD SBS world movies channel for the movie buff, as well as sport, shopping, and much more.

Millionaire Hot Seat, Letters and Numbers, Mastermind, and The Chase Australia are some of the most interesting quiz programs available on free television for those who like to test their general knowledge.

News & Reality TV

News plays an essential function when it comes to keeping everyone up to date on current events. With ABC News, Seven News, SBS World News, and Ten’s News First, you’ll never be far from the latest developments and breaking news. Special broadcasts such as America World News Tonight, ABC America World News, and PBS NewsHour are also available.

When it comes to reality television, food and culinary shows are never far behind. Our favourite show is Masterchef Australia, but other shows have established their feet as well. Cook and the Chef is a popular show, as is Mary’s kitchen crush, and some people prefer to watch Escape to the Country on 7two.

Watch Streaming TV Free Trials

For millennials, streaming has become the new free to air. With most entertainment brands jumping onto the streaming bandwagon, the true winner is the viewer. An entire season can now be watched in a single day as the platforms dumps every episode in one go.

Streaming platforms offer many benefits, but the free trial on each platform is perhaps the cherry on the cake. You can check out a platform, watch shows and movies, and then decide if you want to join. Our dedicated team of researchers have offered their advice for the best streaming TV options here.

BINGE

BINGE, Australia’s answer to the current craze of binge-watching, competes with the big boys of streaming. The platform has a huge library of movies and series that are all at your fingertips. Their tie-in with HBO is their selling point. This gives them access to some of the finest entertainment available, like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Euphoria among other things. 

Movie lovers may watch new releases such as Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated Justice League, Fast and Furious and Harry Potter. All of this is available for free viewing. BINGE’s full library is available with a two-week trial. You might wish to keep it on once the trial period is up.

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Foxtel Now

Foxtel has always been the big daddy of Aussie television. With a stellar of prime time shows, and some of the best local and international content. Foxtel Now brings the network into a brand new age of digital service. They offer a 10-day free trial that lets you try out all of their subscription services before making up your mind.

There are also regular offers and discounts available for viewers in Sydney. The base Essentials pack is available for as little as $25 per month after your free trial. You can also add sports, movies and kids TV for an additional fee and discover all of what’s on Foxtel Now.

Last audited 29 May 2025

Kayo Sports

Kayo is the home of over 50 live sports including Formula 1, AFL, NRL and Cricket making it the home of sports streaming. They show all of the same live sports that you get with Fox Sports, and you can test it all out with their 7 day free trial. Kayo is available for as little as $25 per month thereafter with a cancel at anytime contract.

Catch up on all your favourite sports thanks to Kayo’s on demand replay options including Kayo Minis.

Last audited 3 June 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon launched Prime Video with a view to topple Netflix’s empire. And so far, they are doing a pretty good job. Their library keeps improving every day with originals and syndicated content. Some of their best stuff includes Clarkson’s Farm,  The Boys, Reacher, Upload and Carnival Row.

Amazing has a 30 day free trial offer that provides tons of original content. For an entire month, you can not only watch all their catalogue for free, whilst also checking out music, eBooks, and speedy online deliveries.  

Last audited 29 May 2025

BINGE and Kayo from Telstra

If you are a Telstra customer, check out their Telstra BINGE offer. You can add BINGE if you have an eligible broadband or mobile plan for some amazing discounts. When you add the platform to your Telstra account, you get two full months for free.

Telstra Sports fans in Sydney can also take advantage of a Kayo Telstra offer to watch their favourite sports. It costs from only $12.50/month for 12 months.

Last audited 29 May 2025

What are the free TV services available for streaming?

Each of the main networks in Australia offer a range of free channels for viewers. Any time you turn on the telly, either during the day, in the afternoon, post 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm at night, there is always something to watch.   

If you are a movie buff, then you have the HD World Movies SBS channel that shows some of the best cinema that the world has to offer, including Australian cinema. For those who prefer their cinema to be more popular and mainstream, there is 7flix that delivers a non-stop stream of instant hits. Once you are done with your day’s work post 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, or whenever you finish, you can simply sit watch your favourite movies on these two platforms.

Free Channels

One of the most popular and prestigious free channels, Nine, which has curated an entire channel to showcase the very best of homemaking and lifestyle. No surprises that the channel is called 9Life. Nevertheless, a network like Ten has named three of its different channels based on the content they provide – Bold, Shake, and Peach. ABC TV has mastered the game by providing a kids-only channel with ABC Kids. The network also has an exclusive channel for evening shows called ABC TV Plus. And ABC News always brings the best of current affairs.  

Other Channels

There are those who prefer to watch edgy content. Their best option is SBS Viceland. The channel brings some of the best documentaries and specials on crime and law and order. SBS Viceland is becoming the home of hard, edgy tv shows too!  

Viewers have more shows and more movies to watch that will last more than their lifetime. Apart from modern television, there are classics such as  Friends, Malcolm in the Middle, and The Simpsons available. The entire catalogues with all the episodes! You can binge watch, then binge watch some more. 

Does Telstra offer special offers for television viewers in Sydney? 

Telstra has always been a bit like Santa Claus on Christmas Day, especially for their subscribers. There are generous perks and special discounts available for you to choose from. You can also add the very best of sports and entertainment content to your Telstra account and discover some amazing deals and premium content.