You can watch the Socceroos in Australia mainly through SBS (for the 2026 World Cup), Paramount+ (for many Asian and youth tournaments), and the official Socceroos/Football Australia digital channels, depending on the specific match or tournament.

Where to watch next Socceroos games

For early 2026, a lot of attention is on World Cup build‑up and youth tournaments.

  • Senior Socceroos – World Cup 2026 :
    • All World Cup 2026 games, including every Socceroos match, are live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand in Australia.
* Group matches vs a UEFA play‑off winner (in Vancouver), USA (Seattle) and Paraguay (Santa Clara) are all listed with SBS/SBS On Demand as the broadcast partner.
  • Socceroos friendlies and tours :
    • Many friendly tours (like the 2025 Canada/USA games) have been shown on Paramount+ in Australia.
* Check Football Australia or Socceroos official site in the week before each window, as rights can shift between windows.
  • Olyroos / U23 Socceroos (AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026) :
    • The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia, featuring Australia, is streamed live and exclusive on Paramount+ in Australia.

Typical platforms for Socceroos content

Beyond live TV rights, there are a few “always‑on” places where fans watch highlights, replays and behind‑the‑scenes content.

  • My Football Live app – Often used for highlights, mini‑matches and some domestic content; regularly promoted by Football Australia and Socceroos channels.
  • YouTube (Socceroos / Football Australia channels) – Extended highlights, classic games, and behind‑the‑scenes series like “Socceroos Sideline”.
  • Social media (X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) – Short‑form clips, goals and moment‑by‑moment updates from official Socceroos and Football Australia accounts.

Quick guide by competition

Here’s a concise rundown of “Socceroos where to watch” by competition in Australia.

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Competition / Match type Where to watch in Australia*
FIFA World Cup 2026 (all Socceroos games) SBS, SBS VICELAND, SBS On Demand (live, free, exclusive)
World Cup 2026 other matches SBS, SBS VICELAND, SBS On Demand (all 104 games)
Selected Socceroos friendlies (e.g. Canada & USA tour 2025) Paramount+ (live streaming)
AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 (Olyroos) Paramount+ (live and exclusive)
Highlights & behind‑the‑scenes YouTube (Socceroos / Football Australia), My Football Live app, social channels
*Rights can change between cycles, so it is always worth checking the official Socceroos and Football Australia websites or their social feeds close to match day.

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