Australian sports fanatics can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Footy season is back and this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet. There’s an unforgettable roster of events, and some footy-firsts. On top of that, we’ll finally be able to settle an argument that’s been raging across Australia for decades. Which Aussie sport code is actually best?
A stacked roster of cross-code footy matches is about to kick off, ready to keep us entertained throughout the colder seasons, and Kayo Sports is the number one place to catch all the action.
Whether you’re a fan of AFL’s high-octane display of endurance, or NRL’s relentless collision of world-class athletes, you’ll be gripped to Kayo Sports this footy season.
Here are FIVE THINGS that will get you excited for this year’s footy season.
LEVEL UP YOUR SUPER SATURDAYS
Whether it’s the NRL’s terrific triple headers or the AFL’s high quality match-ups, Kayo is the place to be for your levelled up Super Saturdays this footy season.
NRL fans can enjoy coverage all Saturday long, especially with the addition of triple headers for the majority of the season from Round 2 onwards.
The first game will kick off at 3pm, but coverage from the five star Fox League commentary team with all the key team news, analysis and discussion starts well before the first match.
AFL fans will get a similar experience for their quadruple header with the Fox Footy team providing everything you need to get your footy fix with their expert pre-game coverage.
The only place to watch every AFL game of Super Saturday live until Round 10 is Fox Footy. Available on Kayo.
MARCH 1 IS A HUGE DAY ON THE CALENDAR
Rugby League in Vegas has become a huge event for the NRL and a giant celebration for the game itself.
It’s become the ultimate way to kick off the NRL season and showcase the biggest talent from the Super League, with a whopping three games to keep you occupied for the entire afternoon.
This year our Sunday triple header kicks off with a Super League showdown of Hull KR vs. Leeds Rhinos, followed by Newcastle Knights vs. North Queensland Cowboys and concluding with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons.
Immediately following the NRL in Vegas will be the premiere of Rivals on Kayo Sport.
MID-MARCH CROSS-CODE BLOCKBUSTERS
From March 12th-15th, fans will be treated to a weekend full of blockbusters as the NRL rolls into round two and the AFL season officially kicks off.
Starting with a blockbuster opening bout on Thursday night when Carlton and Richmond battle in the AFL, right through to Sunday afternoon where the Gold Coast Titans and The Dolphins will showdown in an all-Queensland battle for the most improved outfit in 2026.
Fans will have to make some head-scratching decisions all weekend long, choosing between a cluster of incredible match ups across the board.
How you’ll choose between Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs and Essendon vs. Hawthorn though? We say, best of luck to you.
EASTER LONG WEEKEND
Your Easter long weekend is well and truly sorted this year with Good Friday and Easter Monday both covered by an epic line-up of football.
You’ll be able to kick off your celebrations on Thursday night with Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood in the AFL, an immaculate match-up to kick off the long weekend.
On Friday we’re treated to the always entertaining traditional Good Friday bout with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL.
Speaking of tradition, you’ll be able to wrap up the long weekend with another highly-anticipated battle on Easter Monday, where the Parramatta Eels will go up against the Wests Tigers.
The epic Easter Monday clash is exclusive to Fox League, via Kayo.
IT’S ALL ON KAYO!
Whether you’re a young fan unsure of where to start or a veteran ready to rock and roll, the only place to watch all your Winter footy is Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports has every game of every round of the NRL/AFL Premiership seasons LIVE and Ad-Break Free During Play. Plus you can watch selected games live in stunning 4K.
And for all the F1 fanatics, Kayo has all the high octane action you need for the racing season ahead.
Every practice, qualifying session and race from the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE.
Sign up to Kayo Sports today and get ready for an unmissable Winter footy season in 2026.
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The SPORTbible Team