Matildas FIFA World Cup matches added to anti-siphoning list

The Albanese Government has added the FIFA Women’s World Cup to the anti-siphoning list, off the back of unprecedented national support for The Matildas.

The announcement comes just days before bids for the Australian media rights to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup close.

The anti-siphoning list protects the broadcasting rights of sporting events deemed to be of significant national interest from being acquired by subscription TV networks and placed behind a paywall. This latest amendment will ensure that future Matildas matches will be able to be watched free-to-air.