It's time for the first-ever Australian Championship Quarter-Finals, as the eight best sides in the inaugural competition battle it out to reach the Semis. Here is everything you need to know about how to tune into the action.
With four mouth-watering clashes in store, the Quarter-Finals kick-off this Friday 21 November in Sydney, with Group D winners Wests APIA hosting city rivals and Group B runners-up Marconi Stallions.
As with the Group Stage, the Friday and Sunday matches will be broadcast live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube Channel.
Read on to find out how to watch all of the Quarter-Finals and, for all information around how to buy tickets, click here.
Friday, 21 November
Wests APIA v Marconi Stallions
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 7:45pm AEDT
Leichhardt Oval
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Saturday, 22 November
Avondale v Moreton City Excelsior
Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Kick-off: 12:35pm AEDT
Avenger Park
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Heidelberg United v MetroStars
Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Kick-off: 3:35pm AEDT
Olympic Park
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Sunday, 23 November
South Melbourne v NWS Spirit
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 3:05pm AEDT
Lakeside Stadium
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ALL Friday and Sunday matches will also be simulcast on the Football Australia YouTube channel, where fans can watch the action live and free. Saturday matches will be shown live on SBS.
How to Watch via SBS On Demand
SBS On Demand is the only place to watch every match from the Australian Championship – and the good news is, it’s free!
The SBS On Demand app is available on the Google Play Store for Android devices as well as the App Store for Apple devices. Click here to access our full list of compatible platforms and devices.
In addition to viewing every match LIVE, SBS On Demand users will have full access to the Australian Championship Hub, complete with full replays, minis and highlights of every fixture.
How do I create an account for SBS On Demand?
Creating an account with SBS On Demand is free, quick, and easy!
- Visit: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
- Click on 'create account':
- You'll then be prompted to enter:
- First name
- A password of your choosing - your chosen password must be at least 5 characters with a number
- Birth year
- Gender
4. Once all the above details have been successfully entered, you'll see the above notification advising an email has been sent to you to verify your account:
5. Click the link on the email to verify your email address
6. You can now go ahead and sign in to SBS On Demand. Happy viewing!
Can I watch games on SBS and SBS VICELAND?
Yes! The opening match of the season between South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic will be simulcast on SBS VICELAND, while SBS will simulcast the two matches (MetroStars v Wests Apia FC and Preston Lions v NWS Spirit) scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 11.
Click here to find out which matches will be simulcast on either channel this season.
International Broadcast
Fans will be able to watch matches Live and Free on the Football Australia YouTube channel in countries where there are no rights holders. Check your local guides.