Kayo Sports goes big in launching 2026 NRL season in Vegas – Kayo SPORTS launched its 2026 NRL season from Vegas today, promising fans the most comprehensive and immersive viewing experience yet, with every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play and with enhanced 4K* coverage.
In true Vegas style, Kayo SPORTS launched the season overlooking the bright lights of Vegas at the ARIA Sky Villas Penthouse with NRL’s biggest names coming together ahead of the season opener this weekend.
Renowned for its unmatched analysis, insights, and entertainment, the Fox League commentary team returns with a stellar lineup of the biggest names and most respected voices in Rugby League. Fan favourites such as Matty Johns, Yvonne Sampson, Braith Anasta, Cooper Cronk, Greg Alexander, Gorden Tallis, Kevin Walters, and Michael Ennis will lead the coverage.
Bolstering the team line up in 2026, are recently retired stars – Premiership winner and Kiwi international Kieran Foran and three-time Premiership player Jared Waerea-Hargreaves who will bring fresh, off-the-field perspectives to the coverage.
Foxtel Group CEO, Patrick Delany said:
“Over more than two decades, we’ve built an incredibly successful partnership with the NRL, fuelled by a shared passion and a constant drive to innovate and grow the game.
“As the nation’s largest individual non-Government funder of sport, our annual investment of over $1 billion in broadcast rights and production flows directly into the heart of Australian sport and into Rugby League. Driving participation, supporting pathways, and sustaining the financial health of leagues and clubs.
“This commitment allows us to bring fans closer to the action and ensures the NRL remains a vibrant and thriving part of Australian culture, both here and on the global stage.”
Fox Sports Managing Director, Steve Crawley said:
“You can feel the energy here in Vegas as we count down to the season opener. Last year was massive for us with record numbers tuning into Fox League, and we’re going even bigger in 2026. We have some big personalities joining the Fox League team this year, with Kieran Foran and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, on board to provide their fresh take on the game, and we couldn’t be happier to have Yvonne Sampson back in the chair.”
Kayo SPORTS is the ultimate destination for NRL fans, offering every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, and in 2026, there will be more games available in 4K*.
FOX LEAGUE 2026
PROGRAMMING AND LINE-UP
NRL360: Monday – Wednesday, 6.30pm
Hosted by Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis
Anasta and Tallis return with hard-hitting opinions, breaking news and a good dose of banter alongside a rotating panel of the game’s leading journalists, current-day stars and legends.
Matty & Cronk: Monday, 7:30pm
Hosted by Matty Johns and Cooper Cronk
Matty and Cooper go beyond surface-level commentary, offering informed, detailed insight into structures, player roles and game-changing moments.
Face-To-Face: Tuesday, 7.30pm
Hosted by Yvonne Sampson and Jake Duke
Sampson and Duke return to interview rugby league’s biggest names from past and present.
The Fan: Wednesday, 7:30pm
Hosted by Andrew Voss and Lara Pitt
Capturing the emotion, passion and tribalism that defines rugby league The Fan returns for its ninth season.
Thursday Night League: Thursday, pre-game
Hosted by Yvonne Sampson
Sampson returns to screens in 2026, setting the agenda with a panel of experts every round on Thursday Night League.
The Late Show with Matty Johns: Thursday, after the game
Johns returns alongside Nathan Hindmarsh, Bryan Fletcher and Gorden Tallis to deliver more of their trademark humour combining expert rugby league insight with laugh-out-loud entertainment.
Friday Night Footy
Hosted by Braith Anasta
Anasta will host Friday night’s exclusive double-header bringing fans all the action from two blockbuster back-to-back games on Friday Night Footy.
Super Saturday
Hosted by Yvonne Sampson
Fox League’s marquee day with three exclusive live games and wall-to-wall coverage hosted by Sampson and the best experts and commentators in the game.
Sunday Ticket
Jess Yates and a panel of experts deliver the exclusive double header on Sundays. In a family friendly time, Sunday’s matches are a perfect way to watch the footy together.
Sunday Night With Matty Johns
Hosted by Matty Johns
The Matty Johns show’s second hit of the week with superstar guests to wrap up the weekend that was.
Fox League’s 2026 NRL season coverage will kick off on Thursday, February 26 at 3:30pm (AEDT) with NRL360 live in Las Vegas, before the highly anticipated NRL opener on Sunday, March 1 between the Cowboys and Knights (1:00pm AEDT), followed by the Bulldogs and Dragons (3:10PM AEDT).
The only place to witness every moment, every team, every game, live, ad-break free during play, and selected games live in 4K*, is on Fox League, available on Kayo SPORTS.
* Compatible 4K device/s required. Requires Kayo Premium. Minimum broadband speed of 25Mbps required. Selected content only.
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Kayo Sports goes big in launching 2026 NRL season in Vegas
