Overview

• The three-year agreement includes a $20 million upfront payment and contributions to the next $100 million rights instalment, with Optus subsidising the remainder.
• Stan Sport’s schedule begins July 3 with UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, moves to the FA Community Shield on August 11 and launches the Premier League season on August 16 in 4K.
• Australia’s exclusive streaming rights to Japan’s J.League and the National Women’s Soccer League are also secured under the multi-season deal.
• Optus and Nine are coordinating a seamless migration for around 700,000 Optus Sport subscribers ahead of the platform’s August 1 closure.
• Nine expects the rights acquisition to boost Stan’s earnings and cash flow and reinforce its strategy to establish Stan Sport as Australia’s home of sport.