Kayo Sports and Foxtel Cement US Sports Dominance with ESPN Extension

Kayo Sports and Foxtel have announced the multi-year extension of their long-standing broadcasting partnership with ESPN.

This renewed agreement, which showcases content from ESPN and ESPN2, ensures the continued availability of major North American sports leagues and events, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, WNBA, and NHL, to Australian subscribers.

The deal, confirmed on August 11, 2025, solidifies Kayo and Foxtel’s position as a primary destination for diverse sports content in the Australian market.

The partnership which spans over two decades is a strategic move to maintain Foxtel Group’s competitive edge in a dynamic media landscape.

Commenting on the extensionship, Foxtel Group CEO, Patrick Delany, said: “We have enjoyed a wonderful, world-leading relationship with ESPN that spans more than two decades — a remarkable achievement in the dynamic world of media.”

“This renewal combines ESPN’s premium coverage of the best US sports with our unrivalled portfolio, including the AFL, NRL and cricket, cementing Kayo Sports and Foxtel as the ultimate destination for Australian sports fans,” Delany said.

Underscoring the mutual benefits, SVP & Managing Director for The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, and Head of ESPN Asia-Pacific, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, noted: “Our relationship with Foxtel is one we value immensely at ESPN and we are thrilled that Foxtel and Kayo Sports will remain a part of the ESPN ecosystem in Australia.”

The agreement also extends to the commercial sector, with Foxtel Business becoming the exclusive distributor of ESPN for licensed venues across Australia for the first time.

This expansion into the commercial market presents a new revenue stream and broadens ESPN’s reach beyond direct-to-consumer households.

Additionally, Foxtel Media will continue to manage advertising opportunities on Kayo Sports for ESPN content, leveraging the platform’s extensive subscriber base.

Beyond Live Game Coverage

The deal ensures access to a range of popular ESPN studio shows, such as SportsCenter, The Pat McAfee Show, NBA Today, and First Take, alongside its acclaimed 30 for 30 film library.

The extensive, round-the-clock coverage of the UFC, including ESPN’s UFC Fight Night content complementing Kayo Sports and Foxtel’s pay-per-view events, further enhances the value proposition for subscribers.

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