Kayo Main Event - How to watch Boxing live in Australia
The Kayo Main Event channel gives dedicated fans a front-row seat to the big-ticket sporting occasions you simply won’t see on regular streaming TV for sport.
These days, you have the choice of watching Main Event (depending on the event of course) either on Foxtel Main Event or Kayo Main Event - both are Pay Per View.
The difference? One you need a Foxtel box for (which takes a while to be delivered and installed), and one you can start streaming immediately once you've signed up with Kayo Sports.
What is Main Event on Kayo?
Main Event is Australia’s source for the biggest live boxing, UFC fights and WWE, as well as other top pay per view events. Previously, to access Main Event you needed to be a subscriber of Foxtel for Foxtel Main Event, or Foxtel from Telstra. But now the channel is also available, for selected events via Kayo Main Event.
When ordering Main Event with Kayo Main Event, you need never miss a minute of the action as it‘s brought to you live, in high definition (HD) and completely free from advertising. Every history-making moment is delivered right to the best seat in the house - your living room with Kayo Main Event!
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What's on Kayo Main Event?
Main Event is more than one sport, but you can expect that the featured sports are always being talked about by sports fans from around the world. Check out the sports you can catch on Main Event below:
World Class Boxing
Main Event is home to the world's greatest fighters whether it's an exhibition or a championship event. Catch the live boxing coverage on demand with Kayo Main Event pay-per-view enjoy the biggest knockouts on TV.
Tyson Fury 
Tim Tszyu 
Joseph Parker 
All-Stars Boxing
Best UFC Fights
Enjoy every major major UFC fight with world-class fighters on Main Event. The biggest names in business are available to watch live and uninterrupted for the ultimate fight experience.
Conor McGregor 
Jon Jones 
Amanda Nunes 
Robert Whittaker
WWE Pay Per Views
WWE love a gimmick par-per-view whether it's the battle Royale style Royal Rumble or Wrestle Mania. All of their biggest PPV shows are available with Main Event or check out the WWE news page with the latest upcoming spectacles for WWE.
Wrestle Mania 
Summer Slam 
Royal Rumble 
Survivor Series
How to Watch Kayo Main Event
It’s now easier than ever to watch Main Event, with multiple options available to make sure you can watch anywhere you are - at home, on the go, or on demand at a time that suits you. No matter which option you choose, you’ll see the exact same event coverage.
That means you can watch at home on your big screen TV, or watch anywhere in Australia on your phone or tablet. You don’t need to be a Kayo subscriber to buy access to an event - and as a bonus, for the duration of your event access, you also get to profit from what's on Kayo during the event!
Stream Main Event PPVs via Kayo
Watch Main Event PPVs with Kayo Sports. From boxing to WWE and UFC, it's all here. Catch the action from the biggest sports around the world LIVE!
Watch the Undercard Fights live and free on Kayo Sports
If the Main Event fighters aren't who and what you're after but the undercard fights instead, you can watch these fighters on Kayo without getting Main Event. However, these are subject to each Main Event fight so be sure to check this page to know if your favourite undercard fighters are available to watch on Kayo.
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How to Contact Kayo
If you've subscribed to Main Event via Kayo, you can get in touch with the customer support team by going to Kayo Help Centre and click the Contact Support button at the bottom. Just fill in the form and their support team will get back to you as soon as possible. The Help section also offers several articles to help you answer some or most of your questions. Simply visit Kayo's Main Event website to get started.
What People are Asking about Foxtel Main Event
How Do I Get Main Event Without Foxtel?
Since its launch over two decades ago, access to Main Event has always required access to Foxtel (or, in earlier years, Optus Vision and Austar). But with the huge success of Kayo at delivering high definition live and on-demand sports coverage via streaming, it made sense for Main Event to join forces with Kayo to deliver the same premium events to a streaming audience. A subscription to Kayo is not required, and you’ll have access to all of Kayo during the access window for your event. It makes it easier than ever to get a bunch of friends together to watch the big fight in the comfort of your lounge room.
Is Main Event on Kayo?
Yes it is! Kayo did a test of hosting a Main Event boxing showdown earlier in 2020, and it was a big enough success that Kayo will now be another way of accessing all events on the channel, at the same price you’d pay to buy it on Foxtel. The main differences with Kayo are potentially better picture quality, and the ability to stream the event on demand after it’s over without having to record it or wait for a rebroadcast.
What Is Main Event?
Launched not long after Foxtel’s arrival, Main Event is Australia’s only pay-per-view broadcast channel, and has been delivering premium events ranging from boxing, wrestling and UFC to music concerts on a pay-to-access basis for over 20 years. You pay a one-time fee to access the event, after which you can watch it live and either record it to watch again later during your access time (on Foxtel) or stream it on-demand for that same length of time (on Kayo). All the sports and other events on Main Event are exclusive to the channel and can’t be seen anywhere else.
How Much is Main Event on Foxtel?
The price of any individual event varies - from around $20 to $30 for events like WWE wrestling, through to around $50-60 for the big boxing meets. Each event is a one-time payment and your access ends once the date range for the event does (you’ll be given the access dates on the page where you buy the event). The pricing is the same on both Foxtel and Kayo.
Is UFC Live on Kayo?
Yes - but only limited events or previews of them are available to stream as part of the standard Kayo subscription. The big-ticket events sometimes also show up on regular Kayo, but Main Event broadcasts the headline ones. When those happen, they’ll be accessible via your existing Kayo account by paying the Main Event ticket price, so you won’t miss out on the action.
Is Kayo the Same as Foxtel?
While Kayo is part of the Foxtel group of companies, it’s run separately and works very differently. While Foxtel and its streaming counterpart Foxtel Now work like regular TV - with a range of live channels to choose from, and catch-up streaming for stuff you missed - Kayo is a full streaming service, where you access live and on-demand coverage by sport, rather than channel. Kayo also has many enhanced streaming features that Foxtel can’t match, including the ability to watch multiple sports on the screen at one time.
Is the Main Event Cost on Kayo and Foxtel the Same?
At the moment, you’ll pay exactly the same for Main Event fixtures, regardless of whether you want to watch on Foxtel or Kayo. It’s worth mentioning, though, that to access Main Event on Foxtel you need a basic Foxtel subscription active - while with Kayo, you don’t need a subscription at all. That makes Kayo a better choice if you don’t already have Foxtel installed. But if you’ve already got Foxtel, that might be the more convenient way to watch a Main Event because there’s no need to worry about streaming.
Does Main Event Give Access to all of Kayo?
If you’re not already a Kayo subscriber, you’ll need to create a free Kayo account to buy a Main Event - but once you’ve paid for the event, you’ll have full access to all of Kayo Sports - all the live sports streams, and all on-demand content. That access continues until several days after your event has finished.
How Do You Watch Main Event on Kayo on a TV?
Whether it’s Main Event or Kayo’s huge range of other sports, the best way to stream it is by using a streaming device that has a Kayo app available. Apple TV, and Chromecast with Google TV are all great choices. Alternatively, you can cast the stream from your phone or tablet with a Chromecast Ultra on your TV, or use the built-in Kayo app on recent Samsung smart TVs and Sony Android TVs.
Can You Watch Main Event with Foxtel Go?
Yes - once you’ve paid for access to the event, you’ll be able to stream it via the Foxtel Go app on your phone or tablet wherever you are, as well as via the Foxtel website on your laptop or desktop PC or Mac.
Does Buying a Main Event on Foxtel Give Access to Kayo?
No - you’ll need to buy the event from Kayo’s own Main Even page if you’d prefer the extra streaming access that Kayo grants you during the event period. The price is the same as Foxtel’s, so pick the one that works better for you - easy access via broadcast on Foxtel, or extra streaming options on Kayo.
How to pay for Foxtel Internet Bill Payments?
Signing up for a Foxtel account will require you to setup a debit account. All you need is a valid Visa, MasterCard or American Express debit or credit card.
You can also change accounts or make a payment with a new card.
Foxtel will also require a pre-authorisation check, which will automatically be conducted with your bank. As such, your bank will temporarily hold $1, which will be returned within 30 days.
You can also change accounts or make a payment with a new card.
Foxtel will also require a pre-authorisation check, which will automatically be conducted with your bank. As such, your bank will temporarily hold $1, which will be returned within 30 days.
