Comparison
Kayo Sports vs Stan Sport 2026: Complete Comparison
StreamWise··10 min read
ℹ️Quick Answer
Kayo and Stan Sport have zero sports overlap. Kayo covers AFL, NRL, Cricket, and F1. Stan Sport covers Premier League, Champions League, and Rugby Union. They are complementary, not competitors.
This is the most common comparison Australian sports fans search for — but the answer might surprise you. Kayo Sports and Stan Sport are not competing services. They cover entirely different sports, so the real question is not "which is better" but "which sports do you want to watch?"
Key Insight: Zero Overlap
Unlike Netflix vs Disney+ where you might find similar content, Kayo and Stan Sport have completely different sports rights. There is not a single sport or competition that appears on both services.
Complete sport-by-sport coverage comparison
| Sport | Kayo Sports | Stan Sport |
|---|---|---|
| AFL | Full | — |
| NRL | Full | — |
| Cricket (BBL, IPL) | Full | — |
| Formula 1 | Full | — |
| NBA (partial) | Yes | — |
| NFL (partial) | Yes | — |
| Premier League | — | Full |
| Champions League | — | Full |
| Europa League | — | Full |
| FA Cup | — | Full |
| Rugby Union | — | Full |
| Tennis (Grand Slams) | — | Full |
What Kayo Sports Covers
Kayo Sports
$29.99/mo
Australia's biggest sports streaming service — 50+ sports
Pros
- +Every AFL match (full coverage)
- +Every NRL Premiership match
- +Cricket: BBL, IPL, international tours
- +Formula 1: all races, qualifying, practice
- +NBA and NFL (partial coverage)
- +NBL (full), A-League
- +SplitView, Key Moments, Interactive Stats
Cons
- -No soccer (EPL, UCL, Europa)
- -No Rugby Union
- -No Tennis Grand Slams
- -NRL Grand Final and Origin are delayed
Kayo Sports — Key Seasons 2026
| Event | Dates | Where to Watch | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL Premiership | Mar – Sep | Kayo | FULL |
| NRL Premiership | Mar – Sep | Kayo | FULL |
| Big Bash League | Dec – Jan | Kayo | FULL |
| Indian Premier League | Mar – May | Kayo | FULL |
| Formula 1 | Mar – Dec | Kayo | FULL |
| NBA Season | Oct – Jun | Kayo | PARTIAL |
What Stan Sport Covers
Stan Sport
$32/mo
Premium soccer and rugby — requires Stan base plan ($12+) plus Sport add-on ($20)
Pros
- +Full Premier League (every match)
- +Champions League and Europa League
- +FA Cup, Community Shield
- +Rugby Union: Six Nations, Super Rugby, Bledisloe
- +Tennis: all 4 Grand Slams
- +K League, Women's Super League
Cons
- -Requires base plan + add-on ($32–$42/mo)
- -No AFL, NRL, Cricket, or F1
- -No US sports (NBA, NFL)
- -Tennis Grand Slams also available free on 9Now
Stan Sport — Key Seasons 2026
| Event | Dates | Where to Watch | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Aug – May | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Champions League | Sep – May | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Six Nations | Feb – Mar | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Super Rugby Pacific | Feb – Jun | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Bledisloe Cup | Aug – Sep | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Australian Open | Jan – Feb | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Wimbledon | Jun – Jul | Stan Sport | FULL |
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Kayo Sports | Stan Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $29.99/mo | $32.00/mo (Basic + Sport) |
| 4K plan | $45.99/mo (Premium) | $42.00/mo (Premium + Sport) |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days (Stan base) |
| Screens (cheapest) | 2 | 1 |
| Screens (premium) | 3 | 5 |
| Downloads | No | Yes |
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Total sports | 50+ | ~15 |
| Australian sports | Excellent | None |
| European soccer | None | Excellent |
Pricing Breakdown
| Combination | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Standard only | $29.99 | $359.88 |
| Stan Basic + Sport only | $32.00 | $384.00 |
| Stan Standard + Sport | $37.00 | $444.00 |
| Stan Premium + Sport (4K) | $42.00 | $504.00 |
| Kayo Standard + Stan Basic + Sport | $61.99 | $743.88 |
| Kayo Premium + Stan Premium + Sport (both 4K) | $87.99 | $1,055.88 |
💰Money Saver
If you need both services, subscribe seasonally to save hundreds. For example, Kayo March–September for AFL/NRL season, Stan August–May for EPL. Use StreamWise to find the optimal months.
Who Needs What?
You only need Kayo if you watch:
- AFL (full coverage)
- NRL (also free on 9Now)
- Cricket (BBL, IPL, international)
- Formula 1
- NBA or NFL (partial coverage)
You only need Stan Sport if you watch:
- Premier League
- Champions League / Europa League
- Rugby Union (Six Nations, Super Rugby, Bledisloe)
- FA Cup
You need both if you watch:
- AFL + Premier League
- NRL + Rugby Union
- Cricket + Champions League
- Any combination of Australian sports + European soccer/rugby
💡Pro Tip
Tennis fans: Grand Slams are on both Stan Sport AND 9Now (free). If tennis is your only Stan Sport reason, you can watch Grand Slams for free on 9Now instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Kayo Sports and Stan Sport cover completely different sports with zero overlap. Kayo has AFL, NRL, Cricket, F1, and US sports. Stan Sport has Premier League, Champions League, Rugby Union, and Tennis (Grand Slams). You may need both if you follow sports from each catalogue.
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