Foxtel Group reinforces multi-billion dollar commitment to Australian sport and screen at annual Parliamentary Showcase – More than 150 ministers, parliamentarians and stars from Australian screen and sport gathered with senior sports and studio executives at the Foxtel Group 2026 Parliamentary Showcase, where the company reaffirmed its multi-billion-dollar commitment to Australian sport and original drama.
Hosted by Fox Sports presenter Jessica Yates, the event featured remarks from Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany, the Hon. Anika Wells, Minister for Communications & Sport and Ms Melissa McIntosh, Shadow Minister for Communications.
Highlighting Foxtel Group’s contribution to the Australian sporting eco-system, Mr Delany said:
“We invest more than $1 billion every year in broadcast rights and production. And what we are most proud of are our partnerships – partnerships that help grow the fandom that fuels participation. Partnerships that sustain the financial health of leagues and clubs.
“Our investment flows through the system – back into rugby league, Australian football, netball, cricket, supercars – to support athletes, pathways, grassroots clubs, facilities, and participation.”
Commenting on Foxtel Group’s investment in Australian drama, Mr Delany continued:
“Our commitment to investing in brilliant local drama and Australian story-telling is also unwavering. We are proud of the Australian dramas that make us laugh, cry and want more.”
Mr Delany also reinforced Foxtel Group’s commitment to serving Australia despite a change in ownership in 2025:
“We remain an Australian operated company with Australian headquarters, an Australian management team, employing more than 1000 Australians, with an additional 5000 working alongside us, creating content for Australians.
“And now through the global reach of our new owners DAZN – we can help to take Australian sports to new global audiences as well as more than 10 million Australians.”
As part of the event, Mr Delany hosted a panel with AFL CEO Andrew Dillon, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, AFLW player Ruby Schleicher and cricketer David Warner to discuss how investment from broadcasters like Foxtel Group help drive the growth of grassroots sport and fandom.
Attendees also heard from a panel moderated by Jess Yates and featuring Easy Tiger Co-CEO Rob Gibson, Australian actor Helen Thomson and Foxtel Group Director of Scripted Lana Greenhalgh as they spoke about the importance of sharing Australian stories with the world.
Other sporting talent in attendance included (AFL) Jason Dunstall, Tom Hawkins, Jordan Lewis, (Netball) Cath Cox, Bianca Chatfield, (cricket) Mike Hussey, (Supercars) Mark Skaife, Garth Tander and Molly Taylor, (NRL) Matty Johns, Braith Anasta and Keiran Foran, and (Netball) Tayla Fraser.
Other acting talent in attendance included Genevieve Hegney (Colin from Accounts), Emma Lung (STRIFE), Mary Coustas (STRIFE) and Sara Wiseman (High Country).
Other sport executives in attendance included AFL COO Tom Harley, AFL EGM Customer & Commercial, Bec Haagsma, AFL EGM Corporate Affairs, Sharon McCrohan, Cricket Australia Chief Commercial Officer Ed Sanders, NBL CEO David Stevenson, Supercars CEO James Warburton, Netball Australia CEO Stacey West and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 CEO Mark Falvo.
Other production company executives in attendance included Easy Tiger Co-CEO Ian Collie, BBC Studios President, Media & Streaming, APAC Robi Stanton, Fremantle Australia CEO Greg Woods and Fremantle Australia Head of Scripted Carly Heaton.
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Foxtel Group reinforces multi-billion dollar commitment to Australian sport and screen at annual Parliamentary Showcase
