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News Corp Australia and AFLW revive mX as new wX publication
To celebrate AFLW's 10th season, News Corp Australia has partnered with the league to launch wX, a modern reimagining of the iconic mX newspaper.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 14, 2025
Tight 'Footy Shorts' partnership between WPP's Motion Entertainment, the AFL, and Foxtel
Lisa Squillace: 'Footy Shorts demonstrates how WPP Media is investing and co-creating content to deliver premium content for local audiences.'
by Alisha Buaya – Aug 14, 2025
AFLW returns to Seven and 7plus for milestone 10th season
The 2025 AFLW season kicks off this Thursday with Carlton v Collingwood.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2025
Kayo Sports and Foxtel extend Disney-led ESPN partnership in multi-year deal
Kayo Sports and Foxtel have renewed their multi-year ESPN deal, securing NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC and more for Australian audiences, plus exclusive commercial distribution rights.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 11, 2025
Seven renews NFL rights with more live games for 2025
Seven Network’s new NFL deal adds Thursday night games and the Kickoff match, alongside full playoff and Super Bowl LX coverage.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 8, 2025
INVNT delivers AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 draw ceremony at Sydney Town Hall
The live Final Draw Ceremony for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, produced by INVNT, set the tone for the landmark tournament across Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 7, 2025
Major new agreement sees the NFL take 10% stake in ESPN
The NFL has taken a 10% share in the Disney-controlled ESPN. It comes just ahead of the launch of ESPN's direct to consumer streaming service.
by Talon Admin – Aug 6, 2025
Gravity Media powers 9Network’s expanded NRLW broadcast in 2025
Gravity Media has partnered with Nine’s Wide World of Sports to deliver broadcast and tech for the 2025 NRLW season, including the first Magic Round.
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2025
Westpac signs on as Principal Partner for Australian cricket teams
Westpac has been named the new Principal Partner of Cricket Australia, backing national men’s and women’s teams in a deal that puts its logo front and centre across formats.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2025
Hindi and Mandarin commentary coming to AFL on Kayo Sports
Fox Footy and Kayo Sports are expanding their AFL offering with alternate language commentary in Hindi and Mandarin for two key matches across Rounds 21 and 22.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 30, 2025
