SBS will air all FIFA World Cup games for the next 48 hours following discussions with Optus amid issues with the Optus Sport streaming service.
It means that in addition to the previously scheduled matches between Tunisia v England from 3.30am tomorrow morning and Colombia v Japan from 9.30pm tomorrow evening, SBS will broadcast every 2018 FIFA World Cup match live for the next 48 hours on television.
“Following discussions with Optus Sport, we have agreed that SBS will air all 2018 FIFA World Cup games for the next 48 hours,” SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said.
“That’s an additional four games on free-to-air, giving even more Australians the chance to enjoy the tournament.
"The FIFA World Cup is a true multicultural celebration that unites Australia’s diverse communities and SBS is pleased to be bringing more of the tournament to Australian audiences."
LIVE MATCH SCHEDULE
Monday, June 18
Group F Sweden v Korea Republic LIVE from 9.40pm* on SBS (kick-off 10pm*) NEW
Tuesday, June 19
Group G Belgium v Panama LIVE from 12.45am* on SBS (kick-off 1am*) NEW
Group G Tunisia v England LIVE from 3.30am* on SBS (kick-off 4am*)
Group H Colombia v Japan LIVE from 9.30pm* on SBS (kick-off 10pm*)
Wednesday, June 20
Group H Poland v Senegal LIVE from 12.45am* on SBS (kick-off 1am*) NEW
Group A Russia v Egypt LIVE from 3.45am* on SBS (kick-off 4am*) NEW
SBS’s existing 2018 FIFA World Cup programming schedule including FIFA World Cup Today highlights show at 5.30pm daily and the SBS Match of the Day replay at 6.30am daily will remain in place.
