New Australian A-League Television Deal

Football Federation Australia have agreed a $346m deal with Fox Sports to air the A-League, Australia’s pre-eminent soccer league, for the next six seasons. The new agreement will begin at the commencement of the 2017-18 season. All A-League games will be shown live, and international matches will also enjoy live coverage. Australia triumphed in the Asian Cup of 2015, which has seen interest in soccer rise sharply in the past months.

The new agreement will include digital distribution rights, with a free-to-air television component also being considered. However, negotiations in this area are due to take place in the new year.

Sydney FC are the current leaders of the A-League 2016-17 season.