Tonight | Cup Fever! kicks off on SBS Viceland as Santo and Ed tackle World Cup madness – As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway, SBS is bringing back one of its most beloved football companion shows, with Cup Fever! returning tonight for a nightly celebration of the beautiful game.
The first episode airs 8.30pm Friday, 12 June on SBS Viceland, with new episodes streaming every night throughout the tournament on SBS On Demand. In a first for the broadcaster, the series will also premiere nightly on the SBS Sport YouTube channel.
Santo and Ed reunite for football’s biggest stage
Leading the nightly festivities are hosts Santo Cilauro and Ed Kavalee, who reunite to dissect the drama, controversy and unforgettable moments emerging from the FIFA World Cup.
Combining sharp football insight with Working Dog’s trademark humour, the pair will guide fans through the tournament’s highest highs and lowest lows.
Whether it’s stunning upsets, spectacular goals or unexpected talking points, Cup Fever! promises to capture the unique energy that only a World Cup can deliver.
A World Cup wrap-up with a comedic twist
Produced by Working Dog, the team behind Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, The Cheap Seats and Utopia, the nightly vodcast-style programme is designed to complement SBS’s comprehensive tournament coverage.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, each half-hour episode will feature a rotating line-up of football personalities, comedians and emerging voices.
The result is a blend of analysis and entertainment aimed at die-hard football fans and casual viewers alike.
Meeting audiences wherever they are
With the FIFA World Cup expanding to 104 matches across three countries, SBS is extending Cup Fever! beyond traditional television.
Alongside its nightly SBS Viceland broadcast and availability on SBS On Demand, the move to SBS Sport’s YouTube platform reflects changing viewing habits and the growing appetite for digital-first sports content.
It means fans can catch up with Santo and Ed wherever they choose to follow the action.
The perfect World Cup companion
As Australia settles in for a month of early mornings, dramatic finishes and football fever, Cup Fever! is aiming to become the nightly destination for reflection, laughter and debate.
For viewers looking for more than just the final score, it offers a chance to relive the moments everyone will be talking about.
Cup Fever! premieres 8.30pm tonight on SBS Viceland, with new episodes airing nightly throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS Viceland, SBS On Demand and SBS Sport YouTube.
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Tonight | Cup Fever! kicks off on SBS Viceland as Santo and Ed tackle World Cup madness
