It is set to be a massive month for Australian football, as the country co-hosts the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside New Zealand.
There is much anticipation for the performance of the Matildas, who have hit a strong run of form in recent months and possess world-class players such as Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter.
While many local fans have snapped up elusive tickets to watch the girls in green and gold at the stadium, millions around the country will be tuning in via TV and live stream to cheer on the team to potential World Cup glory.
The Sporting News details where fans in Australia can catch all of the Matildas games.
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How to watch Matildas World Cup matches on TV
Fans in Australia will be able to watch every Matildas match at the tournament live and free on Channel 7, which is sharing the broadcasting rights for the tournament with Optus Sport.
Channel 7 has assembled a strong team of commentators and analysts for the clashes, including Adam Peacock, Mel McLaughlin and Elise Kellond-Knight.
David Basheer and Grace Gill are set to commentate the Matildas' matches for Channel 7, with Australian fans hoping to see Basheer commentate over more memorable moments such as those seen at the men's World Cup in Qatar last year.
🔊 Sound on for this one! 🔊
“It’s on for Mathew Leckie… MATHEW LECKIE, CUTS BACK INSIDE, ONE WAY THEN THE OTHER AND HE SCORES FOR AUSTRALIA!!! ⚽ MATTHEW LECKIE!!!” 🇦🇺#FIFAWorldCup #SBSWorldCup pic.twitter.com/bsyHzkMCzK
— SBS Sport (@SBSSportau) December 1, 2022
Those with an Optus set-top box will also be able to watch the match on TV through the Optus Sport channel.
How to live stream Matildas World Cup matches
The Matildas matches at the World Cup will also be live streamed on both the Optus Sport app and website, as well as on the Channel 7 streaming platform 7Plus.
To access Optus Sport, users must sign up for a subscription with Optus Sport, with prices starting at just $6.99 for those who are already Optus customers.
For fans who are not Optus customers, prices start at $24.99 for a monthly plan.
Matildas World Cup free live stream
In positive news for football fans in Australia, all of the Australia matches can be live streamed for free on the 7Plus streaming platform.
Users only need to create an account, but it does not require any financial information to be shared. Once an account is created, anyone in Australia can watch the Matildas' clashes at the World Cup.
7Plus is accessible either online, or through the app which is available to download on your smartphone, tablet and many smart TV's.
Matildas World Cup schedule
The Matildas begin their World Cup campaign against the Republic of Ireland on July 20 and Stadium Australia.
They then travel to Brisbane to face Nigeria a week later on July 27, and they round off their group stage with a pivotal clash against Canada in Melbourne on July 31.
| Date (AEST) | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, July 20 | 8 p.m. | Australia vs. Rep. of Ireland | Stadium Australia |
| Thu, July 27 | 8 p.m. | Australia vs. Nigeria | Brisbane Stadium |
| Mon, July 31 | 8 p.m. | Australia vs. Canada | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium |
