How to Watch Premier League in Australia 2026
If you want to watch the English Premier League in Australia in 2026, there is exactly one option: Stan Sport. There are no free alternatives and no other paid services carry EPL rights. Here is everything you need to know.
Stan Sport Plans & Pricing
Stan Sport is an add-on ($20/mo) that requires a Stan base plan. Your total cost depends on which base plan you choose:
| Plan Combination | Base | Sport Add-on | Total/mo | Quality | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Basic + Sport | $12.00 | $20.00 | $32.00 | SD | 1 |
| Stan Standard + Sport | $17.00 | $20.00 | $37.00 | HD | 3 |
| Stan Premium + Sport | $22.00 | $20.00 | $42.00 | 4K | 5 |
Stan Sport (Basic + Sport)
Every Premier League match plus Champions League, Rugby Union, and Tennis
Pros
- +Full Premier League — every match, live
- +Champions League + Europa League
- +FA Cup + Community Shield
- +Rugby Union (Six Nations, Super Rugby, Bledisloe)
- +All 4 Tennis Grand Slams
- +30-day free trial (Stan base)
Cons
- -Minimum $32/month — not cheap
- -SD quality on Basic plan
- -Only 1 screen on Basic plan
- -No AFL, NRL, Cricket, or F1
2025–26 Premier League Season Calendar
The Premier League runs almost year-round, with only a short break in summer.
| Event | Dates | Where to Watch | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Aug 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Champions League | Sep 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Europa League | Sep 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| FA Cup | Oct 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Conference League | Oct 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Community Shield | Aug 2025 | Stan Sport | FULL |
| Women's Super League | Sep 2025 – May 2026 | Stan Sport | FULL |
What Else Does Stan Sport Cover?
Stan Sport is not just for Premier League fans. Your $20/month add-on also gets you:
European Soccer
- Champions League — every match including the final
- Europa League — full coverage
- Conference League — full coverage
- FA Cup — every round
- K League — South Korean top flight
- DFB-Pokal — German cup
Rugby Union
- Six Nations — Feb–Mar
- Super Rugby Pacific — Feb–Jun
- Bledisloe Cup — Aug–Sep
- Autumn Nations — Nov
- HSBC SVNS (Rugby Sevens) — Dec–May
Tennis
- Australian Open — Jan–Feb
- French Open — May–Jun
- Wimbledon — Jun–Jul
- US Open — Aug–Sep
What Happened to Optus Sport?
Optus Sport no longer carries the Premier League. The EPL broadcasting rights in Australia moved to Stan Sport. If you are still paying for Optus Sport for football, you should cancel it and switch to Stan Sport.
How to Save Money
| Strategy | Months Active | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round (Basic + Sport) | 12 | $32.00 | $384.00 | — |
| Seasonal: Aug–May only | 10 | $32.00 | $320.00 | $64/yr |
| Year-round (Standard + Sport) | 12 | $37.00 | $444.00 | — |
| Seasonal: Aug–May (Standard) | 10 | $37.00 | $370.00 | $74/yr |
The Premier League season runs from August to May, leaving June and July as months you can cancel. If you also follow Rugby Union (which runs year-round in segments), you may want to keep Stan Sport active longer — use StreamWise to calculate the optimal months.
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