How to Watch: Round 5 of the Australian Championship

It's time for Round 5 of the Australian Championship - the penultimate matchweek in the group stage - and, as more teams look to secure their place in the quarter-finals, here is everything you need to know about how to tune into the action.
 

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We kick things off on Friday 7 November with a derby, as second-place Wests APIA travel to Sydney United in the hope of securing a place in the final eight. The hosts, meanwhile, who have picked up just one point in the opening four rounds, will almost certainly be eliminated at the group stage. 

As always on Fridays and Sundays, the match 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 5 matches and, for all information around how to buy tickets, click here.

Friday, 7 November

Sydney United v Wests APIA

Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.

Kick-off: 7:35pm AEDT
Sydney United Sports Centre
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Saturday, 8 November

Sydney Olympic v Moreton City Excelsior

Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Jubilee Stadium
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South Melbourne v Broadmeadow Magic

Watch live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Kick-off: 3:15pm AEDT
Lakeside Stadium
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Sunday, 9 November

South Hobart v Marconi Stallions

Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.

Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
D'Arcy Street (South Hobart Oval)
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Preston Lions v Canberra Croatia

Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.

Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Genis Steel Stadium
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Heidelberg United v Wollongong Wolves

Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.

Kick-off: 1:00pm AEDT
Olympic Park (Village)
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Avondale v NWS Spirit

Watch live on SBS On Demand and Football Australia's YouTube.

Kick-off: 4:30pm AEDT
Avenger Park
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MetroStars v Bayswater City

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Kick-off: 4:30pm AEDT
T.K. Shutter Reserve
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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!

  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.