when does season 8 of the rookie come out in australia

Season 8 of The Rookie has not started airing in Australia yet, and there is no confirmed Australian premiere date as of early 2026.

Quick Scoop

Right now, here’s what we know that affects Australia:

• Season 8 premiered in the US on ABC in early January 2026.

• Internationally, guides note that the season will come to Australia “eventually” on 7plus, but say clearly that there is no release date yet and that it likely won’t arrive until at least the mid‑year (their “summer months”).

• In Australia, The Rookie streams on 7plus (and previous seasons are already there), so Season 8 is expected to land there once Seven/7plus picks up the new batch of episodes.

So, when can you expect it?

There’s no official Australian date you can circle on a calendar yet, but based on:

• US Season 8 launch in January 2026, and

• Past patterns where international releases lag US airings by a few months,

a reasonable expectation is that The Rookie Season 8 will show up on 7plus sometime in the second half of 2026 , assuming Seven follows the same kind of delay window as previous international runs. This is an informed estimate, not an official schedule.

Where to watch in Australia (when it drops)

• Streaming: 7plus is the expected home for Season 8 in Australia, just like earlier seasons.

• Catch‑up: If you’re not up to date, you can currently stream Seasons 1–7 on 7plus for free.

If you want the very latest, keep an eye on Seven/7plus announcements and their The Rookie page, since they’ll be the ones to reveal the exact Australian premiere date when it’s locked in.

TL;DR: Season 8 is already airing in the US, but in Australia it doesn’t have a confirmed date yet; it should hit 7plus, most likely a few months later, around the second half of 2026 based on previous release patterns.

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