How to Watch Premier League in Australia 2026⁄27
The Premier League’s 2026⁄27 season brings all 380 matches to Australian screens, with Stan Sport holding the primary broadcast rights after Optus Sport transferred them to Nine’s streaming platform on 30 June 2025. Whether you want every match live, a free-to-air option on Saturday night, or a flexible streaming setup, here is everything you need to know about watching the EPL from Australia this season.
Where to Watch Premier League in Australia
Stan Sport is the home of Premier League in Australia for 2026⁄27. Every one of the 380 scheduled matches is available live on the platform, with no games sitting behind a separate paywall or exclusive window. Stan Sport is operated by Nine Entertainment, which took over the broadcast rights from Optus Sport at the end of June 2025.
Channel 9 and 9Now carry selected matches free to air. The standard arrangement is a Saturday primetime window, meaning Australian viewers who do not subscribe to Stan Sport can still catch a live match each week without paying. 9Now is Nine’s free streaming service — it requires a free account but no paid subscription — and simulcasts the same free-to-air selections online.
There is no legal, full-competition alternative to Stan Sport for live coverage of all 380 games in Australia. Channel 9 and 9Now cover a subset only.
Pricing in Australia
Stan Sport is an add-on to a base Stan subscription. Based on current pricing, the typical cost structure is:
- Stan Basic + Sport add-on: approximately AU\(12/month for Stan Basic, plus approximately AU\)20/month for the Sport add-on, bringing the combined total to around AU$32/month.
- Stan Premium + Sport add-on: approximately AU$42/month in total. The Premium tier unlocks 4K streaming for select matches where 4K is available — not all matches are broadcast in 4K, so check Stan’s current catalogue for which fixtures qualify.
Prices are subject to change. Always verify the current tier breakdown and any promotional pricing directly with Stan before subscribing.
For viewers who only want the free-to-air selection, Channel 9 and 9Now cost nothing beyond a standard internet connection or antenna. 9Now requires a free registration.
Free or Legal Low-Cost Options in Australia
Australia does have a genuine free option for Premier League this season. Channel 9 broadcasts selected matches — typically a Saturday primetime fixture — on free-to-air television. 9Now streams the same selections online at no charge, requiring only a free account signup.
For viewers who want more than the weekly free-to-air pick without committing to a full Stan Sport subscription immediately, Stan periodically offers free trials for new subscribers. Check Stan’s current offer at sign-up, as trial lengths and conditions can change throughout the season.
Bundling is another cost consideration. If you already subscribe to a Stan plan for its entertainment content, adding the Sport add-on is the only incremental cost to unlock all 380 Premier League matches — you are not paying twice for the base service.
There are no other legal free-to-air or free-streaming services in Australia carrying full Premier League coverage this season.
Kickoff Times in Australia
Premier League matches kick off in UK local time, which means Australian viewers are watching across late evening, overnight, and very early morning windows depending on their state.
| Kickoff (home) | Sydney | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 12:30 GMT | 23:30 AEDT | 20:30 AWST |
| Sat 15:00 GMT | Sun 02:00 AEDT | 23:00 AWST |
| Sat 17:30 GMT | Sun 04:30 AEDT | Sun 01:30 AWST |
| Sun 14:00 GMT | Mon 01:00 AEDT | 22:00 AWST |
| Sun 16:30 GMT | Mon 03:30 AEDT | Mon 00:30 AWST |
| Mon 20:00 GMT | Tue 07:00 AEDT | Tue 04:00 AWST |
Times shift by one hour for fixtures in Aug–early Oct and late Mar–May (British Summer Time).
The Saturday 12:30 GMT slot is the friendliest for east-coast viewers at 23:30 AEDT, and reasonably comfortable for Perth at 20:30 AWST. The 17:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Sunday slots are the most disruptive for Sydney viewers — 04:30 and 03:30 in the morning — making on-demand catch-up a practical necessity for those without flexible schedules.
Blackout and Availability Rules in Australia
Stan Sport makes all 380 matches available to subscribers across Australia without the domestic blackout windows that apply in the United Kingdom. There are no territory-based blackout windows within Australia restricting access in one state versus another.
Stan Sport is a geo-restricted service. It is licensed for use in Australia only. Attempting to access Stan Sport from outside Australia via a VPN or proxy may breach Stan’s terms of service and is not a method this guide recommends or endorses. If you are travelling outside Australia during the season, check Stan’s current terms regarding overseas access.
Channel 9 and 9Now are similarly licensed for Australian audiences. 9Now applies geo-blocking for international access.
There are no reported domestic regional restrictions on the free-to-air Channel 9 broadcast within Australia, though reception quality for the over-the-air signal varies by location.
Supported Devices and Apps in Australia
Stan Sport is available through the Stan app, which supports a wide range of devices commonly used in Australia:
- Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Sony, and other Android TV-based sets with the Stan app available via the respective app store.
- Streaming sticks and boxes: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick.
- Gaming consoles: PlayStation and Xbox platforms with the Stan app installed.
- Mobile and tablet: iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices via the Stan app on the App Store and Google Play.
- Web browser: stan.com.au on desktop and laptop computers.
Stan allows simultaneous streams on multiple screens depending on the plan tier. Check Stan’s current plan details for the number of concurrent streams allowed per subscription.
9Now is available on:
– Web browser at 9now.com.au
– The 9Now app on iOS and Android
– Smart TVs and streaming devices with the 9Now app available in the relevant app store
– Apple TV and Chromecast
Channel 9 is available via standard digital terrestrial television (antenna) in all major Australian cities and most regional areas.
For the smoothest live-streaming experience on Stan Sport, a stable broadband connection is recommended, particularly for higher-resolution streams. Check Stan’s current technical requirements for recommended internet speeds.
FAQ
- Is Premier League free to watch in Australia?
- Yes, partially. Channel 9 broadcasts a selection of Premier League matches free to air each week — typically a Saturday primetime fixture. 9Now, Nine's free streaming service, carries the same selections online at no cost with a free account. For all 380 live matches, a paid Stan Sport subscription is required.
- What time does Premier League kick off in Australia?
- Kickoff times vary depending on the UK slot. The most viewer-friendly window for Sydney is Saturday at 23:30 AEDT (the 12:30 GMT slot). Later slots fall in the early hours of the morning — the Saturday 17:30 GMT kick off lands at 04:30 AEDT in Sydney. Perth viewers are generally one to two hours more comfortable. All times shift by one hour during British Summer Time periods.
- Can I stream Premier League without a cable subscription in Australia?
- Yes. Stan Sport is a standalone streaming service and does not require a cable or pay-TV package. You subscribe directly through Stan's website or app. There is no Foxtel or traditional cable requirement to access any Premier League coverage in Australia for the 2026/27 season.
- How much does Stan Sport cost in Australia?
- Stan Sport is an add-on to a base Stan subscription. The combined cost is typically around AU$32 per month (Stan Basic at approximately AU$12 plus the Sport add-on at approximately AU$20). A Premium tier is available at around AU$42 per month and includes 4K for select matches. Prices can change, so check Stan's website for the current rates before subscribing.
- Does Stan Sport show all Premier League matches live in Australia?
- Yes. Stan Sport holds the rights to all 380 Premier League matches per season in Australia and broadcasts every game live. Channel 9 and 9Now carry a smaller selection of matches free to air, but complete live coverage of the full season requires a Stan Sport subscription.