Welcome to SBS

Who we are

As Australia’s most diverse broadcaster, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) holds a unique place in the Australian media landscape, inspiring all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diverse world and in doing so, contributes to an inclusive and cohesive society.

Today, SBS is a modern, multiplatform media organisation with a free-to-air TV portfolio spanning six distinctive channels in SBS, NITV, SBS2, SBS Food, SBS World Movies and SBS WorldWatch; an extensive SBS Audio network providing over 60 communities with services in their own language; and an innovative digital offering, including SBS On Demand, available to audiences anytime and anywhere.

SBS secures exclusive rights to FIFA World Cup 2030™

Australians will once again be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup™ live and free after SBS secured the exclusive Australian television, video and radio rights to the FIFA World Cup 2030™. 

What's coming to SBS in 2027

New provocative Australian documentaries, star-studded global drama, and unmissable events. 

SBS census explorer to provide new insights into contemporary Australia

SBS has confirmed its market leading SBS Census Explorer will give Australians new and fresh insights into the composition, ancestry and diversity of communities that make up our country, following the upcoming release of 2026 Census data next year.  

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Our Platforms

What began in 1975 as a set of radio programs in a handful of languages is today an innovative, multi-platform network unlike any other globally. SBS has continuously evolved to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse nation.

SBS
Distinctive Australian storytelling, in-depth international news, major sports events, and cutting-edge dramas and documentaries. 
NITV
Indigenous storytelling and news, helping connect all Australians with First Nations peoples, culture and history.
SBS2
Formerly SBS VICELAND, SBS2 continues to deliver cutting-edge, culturally-curious, contemporary entertainment and documentaries for the young and young at heart.
SBS On Demand
Australia’s most distinctive streaming destination with over 15,000 hours of premium Australian and global content.
SBS Audio
With over 60 languages, the world’s most linguistically diverse audio network, available on radio, online, podcasts, digital television and social media.
SBS World Movies
24/7 celebration of the diversity of world cinema, on free-to-air and in HD.
SBS Food
Australia's only 24/7 free-to-air foodie channel, exploring the world through cooking, cuisine and culinary adventures. 
SBS WorldWatch
Keeping Australians connected to the global perspective with 24/7 news in more than 35 languages.