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where to watch afl origin

You can watch the 2026 AFL Origin (Western Australia vs Victoria) live on free‑to‑air TV and major sports streamers in Australia, plus via the official international streaming service if you’re overseas.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch AFL Origin

In Australia – Live Broadcast

  • Free-to-air TV:
    • Channel 7 will show the Origin match live in the main AFL markets.
  • Subscription TV:
    • Fox Sports will also broadcast the game nationally.

Streaming Options

  • 7plus (free):
    • The game will stream live on 7plus/7plus Sport, matching the Seven TV coverage.
  • Kayo Sports (paid):
    • Kayo will carry the live Fox Sports feed, so you can stream the match there as well.

Start Time (Local Examples)

  • First bounce is 4:40 pm in Perth (AWST), which is 7:40 pm in AEDT cities such as Melbourne and Sydney.
  • Seven’s coverage generally starts around 7:00 pm AEDT before the 7:40 pm bounce.

Watching From Overseas

  • Official international stream:
    • If you’re outside Australia, the AFL’s WatchAFL service is the standard way to stream AFL matches live and on demand; Origin coverage is typically included under the same international rights umbrella.

Example: Melbourne Fan Scenario

If you’re in Melbourne, you can:

  1. Turn on Channel 7 from 7:00 pm AEDT for the pre‑game and 7:40 pm for the bounce.
  1. Or stream it live and free on 7plus Sport on your TV app, phone, or browser.
  1. Or watch on Kayo/Foxtel via the Fox Sports coverage if you already have a subscription.

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