Big AFL battles, Tszyu’s world title shot and Formula 1 return headline a huge week on Kayo Sports and Foxtel
From a blockbuster world title boxing card and a pivotal AFL derby to Formula 1’s return before the summer break, a packed week of live sport is set to unfold across Kayo Sports and Foxtel, with major implications across multiple competitions.
The schedule spans AFL, NRL, NRLW, VFL, boxing, Formula 1, golf and international cricket, with several contests carrying significant finals ramifications while others feature some of the biggest names in world sport.
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Boxing
The weekend’s biggest international attraction comes on Sunday July 26, when Anthony Joshua returns to the ring against Kristian Prenga in a Pay-Per-View event from 3:00am AEST. Rental charges apply.
Australian boxing fans will also turn their attention to Tim Tszyu, who features on one of the sport’s biggest cards. Coverage begins with the Errol Spence Jr. v Tim Tszyu undercards from 9:30am AEST, before the Pay-Per-View main event starts from 11:00am AEST. Rental charges apply.
The bouts headline a week of boxing coverage alongside UFC, BKFC, IBC, AEW and other combat sports available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
AFL – Round 20
The race towards September intensifies with every match of Round 20 available LIVE and ad-break free during play on Fox Footy, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
The round opens on Thursday July 23, with Adelaide Crows v Collingwood Magpies from 6:30pm AEST.
Friday night’s headline clash sees Melbourne Demons host the Geelong Cats from 6:30pm AEST. The match shapes as a crucial contest in the battle for top-six positioning, with Melbourne looking to strengthen its standing while an undermanned Geelong attempts to remain in the finals race.
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Later on Friday, the Fremantle Dockers meet the West Coast Eagles from 8:00pm AEST.
Saturday begins with Carlton Blues v Gold Coast Suns from 12:30pm AEST, before Hawthorn Hawks v Essendon Bombers from 4:00pm AEST, airing exclusively live on Fox Footy.
Attention then turns to one of the biggest fixtures of the round when Greater Western Sydney Giants face the Sydney Swans from 4:30pm AEST. The latest “Battle of the Bridge” carries added significance, with both clubs looking to halt recent slumps in an increasingly congested ladder where only one win separates second through sixth position.
Saturday concludes with Western Bulldogs v Richmond Tigers from 7:15pm AEST, also exclusively live on Fox Footy.
Sunday’s action begins with Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide Power from 12:30pm AEST, exclusively live, before North Melbourne Kangaroos v St Kilda Saints from 3:00pm AEST. That clash also has added importance, with both clubs chasing valuable ground in the wildcard race as the regular season approaches its final stretch.
VFL – Round 18
The VFL continues on Saturday July 25, with Box Hill Hawks v Essendon from 10:00am AEST, live on Fox Footy, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
NRL – Round 21
Every NRL Round 21 match will be shown LIVE and ad-break free during play on Fox League, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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The round begins on Thursday July 23 with Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers from 7:00pm AEST.
Friday features Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters from 5:00pm AEST, exclusively live, before South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm from 7:55pm AEST. Melbourne enters the contest looking to rebound after a Round 20 defeat to the Roosters.
Saturday’s Super Saturday triple-header is shown exclusively live on Fox League, beginning with Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers from 2:30pm AEST, followed by Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v New Zealand Warriors from 4:55pm AEST, and North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos from 7:25pm AEST.
The Bulldogs receive a timely boost with captain Stephen Crichton returning after resting last week following an arm injury scare, while Viliame Kikau is also back in the starting side as Canterbury hosts the second-placed Warriors.
Sunday’s schedule begins with St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans from 1:40pm AEST, exclusively live, before Manly Sea Eagles v Cronulla Sharks from 3:55pm AEST.
NRLW – Round 4
The NRLW continues with every game available LIVE and ad-break free during play on Fox League, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
On Saturday July 25, Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks begins from 12:35pm AEST, followed by Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons from 3:10pm AEST, and North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans from 5:10pm AEST.
On Sunday July 26, Parramatta Eels v New Zealand Warriors starts from 11:55am AEST, Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights from 1:40pm AEST, before Wests Tigers v Sydney Roosters concludes the round from 6:10pm AEST.
Golf – USPGA
The 3M Open will be shown live and exclusively on Fox Sports, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel, beginning with Round 1 on Thursday July 23 from 9:45pm AEST.
Coverage continues with Round 2 on Friday July 24 from 9:45pm AEST, Round 3 on Saturday July 25 from 10:00pm AEST, before the Final Round on Sunday July 26 from 10:00pm AEST.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines the field at TPC Twin Cities after revealing he added the tournament to his schedule to avoid a lengthy break before the FedExCup Playoffs. With players including Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth resting following The Open Championship, the event also presents an opportunity for emerging players to secure valuable playoff qualification points.
Formula 1 – Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns this weekend with every session available live and ad-break free during racing on Fox Sports, available through Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Coverage begins with Practice 1 on Friday July 24 from 9:00pm AEST.
On Saturday July 25, Practice 2 starts from 12:45am AEST, followed by Practice 3 from 8:15pm AEST and Qualifying from 11:15pm AEST.
The Hungarian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday July 26 from 9:30pm AEST.
The weekend also brings a technical challenge after the FIA confirmed four active aero Straight-Mode zones at the Hungaroring, replacing the traditional DRS configuration. The race also serves as the final event before Formula 1’s mandatory summer break, following Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s victory at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
Cricket – T20 International Series
International cricket rounds out the week’s live coverage with Zimbabwe hosting India in a three-match T20 series.
Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday July 23 from 8:50pm AEST, followed by Game 2 on Saturday July 25 from 8:50pm AEST, before Game 3 on Sunday July 26, also from 8:50pm AEST, live on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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