Round 2 of the Australian Championship kicks off this Friday 17 October and here is everything you need to know about how to tune into the action.
Football Australia and SBS recently announced a landmark multi-year, multi-platform agreement to broadcast the inaugural Australian Championship on SBS, SBS On Demand and SBS VICELAND, delivering every moment live and free to fans across the nation.
A historic night awaits at Leichhardt Oval this Friday 17 October, as Wests APIA play host to Sydney United in a highly-anticipated match, which will be broadcast live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube Channel.
Read on to find out how to watch all the Round 2 matches and, for all information around how to buy tickets, click here.
Friday, 17 October
Wests APIA v Sydney United
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEDT
Leichhardt Oval
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Saturday, 18 October
Marconi Stallions v South Hobart FC
Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Marconi Stadium
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Wollongong Wolves v Heidelberg United
Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Kick-off: 3:15pm AEDT
Collegians Sports Centre
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Sunday, 19 October
Sydney Olympic v Broadmeadow Magic
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Jubilee Stadium
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Canberra Croatia v Preston Lions
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Deakin Stadium
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Bayswater City v MetroStars
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 4:30pm AEDT
Frank Drago Reserve
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South Melbourne v Moreton City Excelsior
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 4:30pm AEDT
Lakeside Stadium
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NWS Spirit v Avondale FC
Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.
Kick-off: 4:30pm AEDT
Christie Park
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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.
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.