ANZAC Day clashes, global rivalries and motorsport milestones headline massive week across Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels
A packed slate of live sport will roll across Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels this week, with ANZAC Appeal Round in the AFL and NRL anchoring one of the busiest schedules of the season.
From the traditional Essendon Bombers v Collingwood Magpies blockbuster at the MCG to international cricket showdowns and high-stakes motorsport in Spain and Talladega, the coming days bring together major rivalries, milestone pursuits and wall-to-wall live coverage.
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The ANZAC Day stage again delivers one of Australia’s most significant annual sporting moments, while leagues around the world add to the intensity with finals, tours and championship events.
ANZAC spotlight drives AFL Round 7
The AFL’s Round 7 ANZAC Appeal Round opens on Thursday April 23, with the Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans clash from 6:30pm AEST, broadcast LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Fox Footy, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
Momentum builds into Friday April 24, where Richmond Tigers v Melbourne Demons begins from 6:30pm AEST, also LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Fox Footy.
All eyes then turn to Saturday April 25, with a full ANZAC Day schedule LIVE and ad-break free during play on Fox Footy. The day begins with Hawthorn Hawks v Gold Coast Suns from 12:15pm AEST, exclusively live to Fox Sports, before the headline Essendon Bombers v Collingwood Magpies clash at 3:00pm AEST, LIVE on Fox Footy.
The evening continues with Port Adelaide Power v Geelong Cats from 6:00pm AEST, exclusively live to Fox Footy, followed by Fremantle Dockers v Carlton Blues from 8:00pm AEST, exclusively live to Fox Sports.
Round 7 concludes on Sunday April 26, with St Kilda Saints v West Coast Eagles from 12:30pm AEST, exclusively live with no ad-breaks during play on Fox Footy, followed by Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows at 3:00pm AEST, LIVE on Fox Sports, and GWS GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos from 4:10pm AEST, exclusively live with no ad-breaks during play on Fox Footy.
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VFL action continues Sunday morning
The VFL Round 5 schedule features Brisbane Lions v Port Melbourne on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am AEST, LIVE on Fox Footy, continuing the weekend’s football coverage.
NRL ANZAC Round delivers key fixtures
The NRL Round 8 ANZAC Round begins on Thursday April 23, with Wests Tigers v Canberra from 6:30pm AEST, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Fox League.
A double-header on Friday April 24 sees North Queensland v Cronulla from 5:00pm AEST, exclusively live in 4K on Fox League, followed by Brisbane v Canterbury from 7:55pm AEST, LIVE on Fox League.
ANZAC Day fixtures on Saturday April 25 include St George Illawarra v Sydney Roosters from 3:00pm AEST, LIVE on Fox League, before Warriors v Dolphins from 5:55pm AEST, exclusively live on Fox League, and Melbourne v South Sydney from 8:00pm AEST, exclusively live in 4K on Fox League.
Round 8 wraps on Sunday April 26 with Newcastle v Penrith from 1:05pm AEST, exclusively live in 4K on Fox League, followed by Manly v Parramatta from 3:55pm AEST, LIVE on Fox League.
Cricket calendar spans IPL, internationals and PSL
Cricket fans will have extensive coverage across formats, led by the Indian Premier League, with every match exclusively live on Fox Cricket.
Key fixtures include Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings on Thursday April 23 from 11:50pm AEST, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans on Friday April 24 from 11:50pm AEST.
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The weekend schedule features Delhi Capitals v Punjab Kings from 7:50pm AEST and Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad from 11:50pm AEST on Saturday April 25, while Sunday April 26 includes Chennai Super Kings v Gujarat Titans from 7:50pm AEST and Lucknow Super Giants v Kolkata Knight Riders from 11:50pm AEST.
Matches continue into the week, including Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday April 27, Punjab Kings v Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday April 28, and Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday April 29, all from 11:50pm AEST.
International cricket adds further depth, with Bangladesh v New Zealand Game 3 in the ODI series on Thursday April 23 from 2:50pm AEST, live on Fox Sports.
The T20 International series follows, with Game 1 on Monday April 27 from 5:50pm AEST and Game 2 on Wednesday April 29 from 5:50pm AEST, both live on Fox Sports.
Women’s T20 International action includes South Africa Women v India Women Game 4 on Sunday April 26 from 1:55am AEST and Game 5 on Monday April 27 from 9:55pm AEST, also live on Fox Sports.
The Pakistan Super League, airing live on ESPN, features multiple fixtures across the week, including matches on Thursday April 23, Friday April 24, Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26, with finals beginning Tuesday April 28 and Wednesday April 29.
Motorsport focus shifts to Spain and Talladega
The MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix headlines motorsport coverage, with all sessions LIVE on Fox Sports.
Track action begins with Practice 1 on Friday April 24 from 4:55pm AEST, followed by Practice 2 from 9.10pm AEST. Saturday includes Practice 3 from 4:35pm AEST, Qualifying from 6:45pm AEST, and the Sprint from 10:30pm AEST.
The race weekend concludes on Sunday April 26, with the Warm-Up from 5:35pm AEST and the Race from 9:15pm AEST.
In the United States, NASCAR heads to Talladega, with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Sunday April 26 from 5:00am AEST, followed by the Cup Series race on Monday April 27 from 4:00am AEST, both live on Fox Sports.
NBA Playoffs continue with key matchups
The NBA Playoffs continue with select games LIVE with ESPN.
Sunday’s schedule includes Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks from 8:00am AEST and Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets from 10:30am AEST.
On Monday April 27, three games feature: Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers from 2:30am AEST, Portland Trail Blazers v San Antonio Spurs from 5:30am AEST, and Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers from 11:30am AEST.
Further fixtures include Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5 on Tuesday April 28 from 12:00pm AEST, and two first-round games on Wednesday April 29 from 8:00am AEST and 12:00pm AEST.
Netball, golf and surfing round out the week
Suncorp Super Netball continues live and ad-break free during play on Fox Netball, with NSW Swifts v GIANTS Netball from 4:30pm AEST and Adelaide Thunderbirds v Sunshine Coast Lightning from 6:45pm AEST on Saturday April 25.
Sunday fixtures on April 26, available on Kayo Freebies, include Queensland Firebirds v Mavericks from 1:30pm AEST and West Coast Fever v Melbourne Vixens from 3:45pm AEST.
Golf coverage spans multiple tours, all live on Fox Sports, including the Zurich Classic, Singapore Open, China Open, and South Africa Open, alongside the Chevron Championship, which is live on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
The World Surf League Championship Tour continues at Margaret River, running from Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26, with coverage from 9:00am AEST daily.
Boxing coverage builds through the week toward Matchroom Boxing: Nicolson v Turner, beginning with a press conference on Monday April 27 from 1:00pm AEST, followed by weigh-ins on Tuesday April 28 from 5:00pm AEST, and Fight Night on Wednesday April 29 from 7:00pm AEST, live on Main Event.
### All events air across Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels from Thursday April 23 to Wednesday April 29, with coverage spanning Fox Footy, Fox League, Fox Cricket, Fox Sports, ESPN, Fox Netball and Main Event.
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