How to Watch: The Australian Championship Semi Finals

It's nearly time for the first-ever Australian Championship Semi Finals, as the four remaining sides go to battle to reach the inaugural Final. Here is everything you need to know about how to tune into the action.
 

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Both all-important Semi Finals take place this Saturday 29 November, with Marconi Stallions playing host to Moreton City Excelsior at Marconi Stadium (kick-off 12:35pm AEDT), before South Melbourne host fierce rivals Heidelberg United at Lakeside Stadium (kick-off 3:35pm AEDT).

Both matches will be available to watch live, free and exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand. For all information on how to buy tickets, click here.

Saturday, 29 November

Marconi Stallions v Moreton City Excelsior

Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Kick-off: 12:30pm AEDT
Marconi Stadium
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South Melbourne v Heidelberg United

Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Kick-off: 3:30pm AEDT
Lakeside Stadium
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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!

  1. Visit: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
  2. Click on 'create account':
  3. You'll then be prompted to enter:
  • First name
  • Email
  • A password of your choosing - your chosen password must be at least 5 characters with a number
  • Birth year
  • Gender
     
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 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.