Watch the Socceroos Road to Russia kick off on SBS

Starting in June, SBS will broadcast the Socceroos' 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers on SBS ONE, SBS HD, SBS Radio and online.

The Socceroos return to SBS in June 2014 (Getty) Source: Getty Images

Australia, the reigning current Asian champion, will commence its journey to Russia 2018 against Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, on Wednesday 17 June from 12.30am (AEST) .

SBS’s coverage of the first match will be hosted by David Zdrilic with SBS Chief Football Analyst Craig Foster,  Jason Culina and Craig Moore – all of whom have sported the green and gold jersey in their football careers.

SBS Radio will broadcast all of the matches live on digital SBS Radio 3, online at sbs.com.au/radio and via the SBS Radio app, with commentary by SBS Radio’s Glenn Osborne and analysis from ex-Socceroos goalkeeper Clint Bolton.

"Australians love watching the Socceroos play. Last year millions of fans tuned in early to see them play in the FIFA World Cup on SBS," Ken Shipp, SBS’s Director of Sport said.

"These matches are the first steps in their path to qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and I am pleased that once again SBS will make them available on Free-to-Air TV, radio and online."

NOTE: Further matches will be added to the schedule below once details are confirmed by FFA

SBS SOCCEROOS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
DATE & TIME	MATCH
Wednesday 17 June from 12:30am (AEST)	Kyrgyzstan v Australia
Thursday 3 September from 9.30pm (AEST)	Australia v Bangladesh (Perth)
Tuesday 8 September from 11.30pm (AEST)	Tajikistan v Australia
Friday 9 October from 3.30am (AEST)	Jordan v Australia
Tuesday 17 November from 11.30pm (AEST)	Bangladesh v Australia

SBS holds the exclusive broadcast rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar