SBS On Demand is the place to watch all 55 matches of the Australian Championship LIVE and FREE from October 16 on SBS and SBS On Demand.
- What is the Australian Championship?
- How can I watch it?
- What teams are involved?
- Is this separate to A-League Men?
- What if I can't watch games live?
- How do I create an account for SBS On Demand?
- Where is the schedule for this season's Championship?
What is the Australian Championship?
Eight foundation clubs and eight NPL premiers from across the country will take part in the second edition of the Australian Championship - a tournament-style format where four groups of four teams will see the top two from each progress to a sudden-death finals series, with the Australian Championship trophy the grand prize.
How to watch the Australian Championship
The opening match kicks off on October 16, LIVE in full on SBS and SBS On Demand, with the fixture yet to be announced.
The season will continue until the final to be held on the weekend of the 12 and 13 December, and will also be shown live in full across SBS and SBS On Demand.
What teams are involved?
16 teams will be involved, with the fixture to be announced at a later date.
Is this separate to A-League Men?
Yes, this competition is not connected to the A-League Men or any of its associated clubs. The Australian Championship is the national second tier for football in Australia, with no promotion or relegation between the two at this time.
What if I can't watch games live?
If you're not able to watch live, every match of the competition will be available for catch-up via a dedicated SBS On Demand Hub including full replays, 25-minute mini matches and 3-minute short highlights packages for all 55 matches - so you can watch the action your way.
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!
Upcoming Australian Championship 2026 matches LIVE on SBS
Opening Match
Friday, October 16
Times TBC
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
Final
Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13
Times TBC
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
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