When a big game is played, we want to make sure that we can watch as it happens. The same is true of any big event these days. In the past, we might have all had to gather together in one place to watch together. While watching an event unfold with family and friends is still great fun, sometimes that just is not possible. Streaming has now given us the opportunity to watch the action live wherever we are.
Access to a cloud-based service and good internet access are all that are required these days to get a close-up view. With a fast internet connection and access to a wide variety of sports events worldwide, sports streaming is more accessible than ever. Bookmakers like Unibet and Bet365 – ranked as one of the best providers for online betting in Australia and other big markets, have sports streaming for thousands of matches. These sites are available on the web and through mobile apps. As a result, they are convenient for millions of users to watch games and place bets.
The platforms are aware of how popular watching sports is, and it is hard to find a free service that offers everything you might be looking for, but by trying different providers, you should be able to find most of what you want.
If you are happy to pay for content, then the king of sports streaming platforms in Australia is Kayo. They cover all the sports, and you can watch live or on-demand. There are also plenty of playback features, talk shows, documentaries and unique segments. Sports fans will not bore of what Kayo offers, including NBA, NFL, ARL and NRL, plus a wide selection of minority sports to enjoy. It is not cheap at $25 a month for one screen, but if this is your passion, it is a small price to pay.
Stan Sport is a relative newcomer on the sports streaming scene – it started just offering rugby but has recently added other sports to its catalogue. You can now watch tennis on Stan – it has the rights to the French Open and Wimbledon. Soccer fans will be able to follow Australia’s progress in the FIFA World Cup later this year. This service is a slightly cheaper option – particularly if you are already a subscriber to Stan.
If you want to access a sports streaming service that does not require a monthly subscription, there are quite a few possibilities available in the Australian market. However, rather than finding one service to cover all events, the viewer needs to hop around between platforms to get the full coverage.
10Play is a good choice if you are into motorsports. The service offers both Formula 1 and Moto GP. It also covers Bellator MMA as well as both men’s and women’s Australian Football. In addition, you can watch the A-League and the W-League on 10Play.
7Play snagged up the Olympics’ rights, which put the service on everyone’s radar. It also offers an extensive catalogue of other events that the viewer can watch for free, including fishing and racing. They even have the rights to broadcast The Melbourne Cup. 7Plus offers a wide variety of sports together with documentaries and panel shows on sports you may not be so familiar with.
Cycling fans can find power pedalling on SBS On Demand. The main event it features is the world-renowned Tour De France. The service has daily updates on all the stages of the competition and shows full replays of all the day’s action. Baseball fans can also tune into WNBA and Australian NBL on SBS On Demand. There are also highlights and replays of significant tennis matches, W Series Racing, and other motorsports on offer.
The choice for the sports fan is either to pay and be able to stream all in one place or have a selection of services for free.