Fox Footy and Kayo Sports, part of DAZN Australia, will broadcast every match of the 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership season live, including every final and the Grand Final, when the season begins on Sunday, August 9.
The broadcaster has also expanded its on-air line-up, with Lauren Arnell, Chelsea Randall and Emma Kearney joining the coverage ahead of the new season.
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According to Fox Footy, the trio brings experience from more than 500 AFLW games, along with multiple premierships, All-Australian honours and leadership roles across the competition.
They join an AFLW commentary and analysis team featuring Ruby Schleicher, Ellie Blackburn, Meg McDonald, Jordy Allen, Bonnie Toogood, Taylor Smith, Debbie Lee, Chyloe Kurdas, Nikki Harwood, Daniel Harford and Will Schofield.
Calling duties throughout the season will be shared by Kelli Underwood, Jess Webster, Ben Waterworth, Adam Papalia and Joel Peterson.
Boundary reporting will be handled by Lauren Wood, Megan Waters, Sarah Burt, Steph Clarkson, Alexia Pesce, Monique Van Der Heyden, Jess Stewart, Keirra Trompf, Bonnie Raynor and Sarah Karaoglu.
According to the company, the 2026 season also represents another step in its commitment to women’s sport and women in sports broadcasting.
It says at least 25 women will feature across Fox Footy’s AFL and AFLW coverage in presenting, commentary, boundary riding and special comments roles. Across the Foxtel Group’s coverage of AFL, AFLW, NRL, NRLW, international cricket, the BBL, WBBL and Super Netball, almost 90 women will appear in on-air roles during the year.
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The broadcaster also said the depth of talent available reflects the continued development of the AFLW competition.
It follows what Kayo Sports and Foxtel say was their biggest audience for an AFLW match on record during last weekend’s Australia v Ireland AFLW international.
Viewers will be able to watch every match of the 2026 AFLW season live on Fox Footy, with pre-game and post-game coverage, expert analysis and every final, including the Grand Final.
General Manager – Fox Footy, Michael Neill, said:
“After the huge success of the Australia v Ireland international, the AFLW has never been in a stronger position.
Every season the standard rises again, and the quality of footy continues to reach new levels as the pathways mature and more elite athletes come into the competition.
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Arnell, Chelsea Randall and Emma Kearney to Fox Footy.
They are champions of the game who have helped shape AFLW from day one, and their experience and insight will add another dimension to our coverage.
Our coverage is built around the best people in the game.
We’re proud to have assembled one of the strongest and most experienced teams in Australian sports broadcasting.”
The 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership season begins on Sunday, August 9, with every game, every final and the Grand Final live on Fox Footy, and available on Kayo Sports and BINGE as part of DAZN Australia.
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