AFL
Australian rules football — home-and-away season, then September finals.
Mar–Sep
Sports
The sports Aussies actually watch
Footy codes, the cricket summer, the spring racing carnival and the Australian Open — season guides and key dates for each, all in one hub.
Sports we follow
Season windows are approximate and can change year to year.
NRL
Rugby league — premiership season plus State of Origin mid-year.
Mar–Oct
Cricket
Test, ODI and T20 cricket, including the Big Bash over summer.
Oct–Mar
Horse racing
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing, with the spring carnival in Oct–Nov.
Year-round
A-League
Men’s and women’s professional football.
Oct–May
Tennis
The Australian summer of tennis, headlined by the Australian Open in January.
Jan + tour
Basketball
NBL in Australia plus international leagues.
Sep–Mar
Rugby union
Super Rugby Pacific and Wallabies tests.
Feb–Oct
Before you bet
Know the rules of the game — and the market
Our Sports Betting page explains head-to-head, line, totals and multis in plain English, plus what Australian rules mean for how you can bet.
Is the Sports page the same as Sports Betting?
No. This page covers the sports and seasons we follow. Bet types and how markets work live on the Sports Betting page.
Which sports do you cover?
We focus on the codes Australians follow most — AFL, NRL, cricket, horse racing, A-League, tennis, basketball and rugby union — plus major international events.
Do you cover esports?
Yes, on its own page: Esports Betting.