Hockeyroos on 7mate for live Channel 7 World Cup semi-final – The Hockeyroos on 7mate will give Australian viewers live and free access to the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
The match will also stream live and free on 7plus. Coverage begins at 4.30am AEST on Friday, 28 August 2026.
For Australian sport fans, the free-to-air broadcast is a significant moment. The national team is one win away from the World Cup Final, and the semi-final brings elite international hockey back to linear free-to-air television.
Hockeyroos on 7mate
The Australian side reached the final four after a demanding World Cup campaign. The semi-final now gives the team a chance to move into the gold medal match.
Argentina presents a major challenge. The two countries are among the leading nations in world hockey, and their meeting adds another chapter to a long-running international rivalry.
The expanded broadcast also gives the sport a broader national platform. A match of this scale can reach committed hockey supporters as well as casual viewers who may not follow the tournament every day.
It also gives Channel 7 and 7plus a major live sport event in an early morning slot, with the match carrying direct stakes for Australia’s place in the tournament.
Match Details
- Match: Hockeyroos v Argentina
- Event: FIH Hockey World Cup Semi-Final
- Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
- Time: 4.30am AEST
- Broadcast: Live and free on 7mate
- Streaming: Live and free on 7plus
The World Cup semi-final will air live and free on 7mate and stream on 7plus.
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