7plus Review (2026): Free Live AFL, Test Cricket, BBL & Channels
Compare 7plus monthly plans, live sports channels, regional blackout rules, and supported devices.
7plus Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage
WhereSports Editorial Desk • Audited October 2026
The Verdict
Our Verdict: Thanks to Seven's landmark digital rights deal, 7plus is now the single best free sports streaming app in Australia. Gone are the days when live AFL and Test cricket were blocked on streaming and forced onto a rooftop aerial: 7plus Sport now streams every Channel 7 AFL game (including the exclusive AFL Grand Final), every Australian Men's Home Test match, 34 Big Bash League games, the Bathurst 1000, LIV Golf, and weekly NFL games in crisp 1080p at 50fps for $0. You will still need Kayo Sports if you want Saturday AFL games during Fox Footy's Super Saturday rounds or Australian Men's ODI/T20I cricket, and live goals still trigger commercial breaks, but for free live footy and summer cricket 7plus is unbeatable.
Best For
- Footy fans who want free live 1080p 50fps streams of Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday afternoon AFL games, the Finals Series, and the exclusive AFL Grand Final without a TV antenna
- Cricket followers watching every ball of Australian Men's Home Test series (including the Ashes and Border-Gavaskar Trophy), Women's Internationals, and 34 BBL matches for $0
- American football fans in Australia watching 2 to 3 live NFL games every Monday morning, the NFL Playoffs, and the Super Bowl free on 7mate and 7plus
- Motorsport and golf fans tuning in for free live coverage of the Bathurst 1000, select Supercars rounds, and every LIV Golf tournament
- Horse racing punters who want 24/7 live Racing.com feeds and Saturday Group 1 thoroughbred meets (Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, Golden Slipper)
Pricing Reality
7plus is 100% free to watch across Australia with no credit card required, though footy and cricket fans should know exactly which games are free on 7plus versus locked behind Kayo Sports:
- Free Account ($0/mo): Signing up with an email address and Australian postcode unlocks live 24/7 state feeds of Channel 7, 7mate, 7two, 7flix, Racing.com, and the 7plus Sport hub.
- The AFL Split (7plus Free vs. Kayo Sports Paid): 7plus streams 3 to 4 live AFL matches per week (Thursday night, Friday night, Sunday afternoon, public holiday blockbusters, every Finals match, and the exclusive AFL Grand Final) plus local non-Victorian club games in WA, SA, NSW, and QLD. Under the 2025-2031 deal, Saturday AFL matches are exclusive to Fox Footy and Kayo Sports ($25 to $40 AUD/mo) nationally for the first 8 to 15 rounds (with state-based local team exceptions).
- The Cricket Split (7plus Free vs. Kayo Sports Paid): 7plus streams every Australian Men's Home Test, all Women's Internationals, 34 of 44 BBL matches (including Finals), and 23 WBBL games for free. Australian Men's ODIs, Men's T20Is, the remaining 10 Fox-exclusive BBL games, and overseas tours require Kayo Sports.
- Easy 1-Screen Workaround: A single 7plus login only plays 1 live stream at a time, but because accounts are free, households can register a second email address for $0 to watch on two TVs simultaneously.
Devices & Account Features
- Supported Devices: Available on Apple TV (4K / HD), Amazon Fire TV / Stick, Google TV / Android TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen).
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2 concurrent streams per account (depending on tier).
- Cloud DVR & Replays: VOD Replays.
- Subscription Model: Direct digital sign-up with online account cancellation.
In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage
7plus is the free-to-air live streaming and on-demand platform operated by Seven West Media in Australia. Available on every major smart TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Hubbl, Fetch, PlayStation, and mobile device, it streams local state broadcasts of Channel 7, 7mate, 7two, and 7flix alongside the dedicated 7plus Sport hub without needing a rooftop TV aerial.
Following Seven's long-term broadcast agreements with the AFL and Cricket Australia (running through 2031), 7plus Sport now streams all of Seven's flagship live sport over the internet in smooth 1080p Full HD at 50 frames per second. Viewers can stream Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday AFL Premiership matches, the entire AFL Finals Series, and the exclusive AFL Grand Final (including alternate commentary feeds), alongside every Australian Men's Home Test match, the Big Bash League, AFLW, WBBL, weekly NFL games, the Bathurst 1000, LIV Golf, and 24/7 thoroughbred racing on Racing.com.
What We Like (Pros)
- 100% free to register and stream with no credit card or subscription fees ever required
- Finally streams live AFL and Australian Test cricket online in crisp 1080p at 50fps without a TV aerial
- Exclusive live streaming home of the AFL Grand Final in Australia
- Postcode-based state feeds ensure fans in WA, SA, NSW, and QLD get their local club's FTA broadcasts
- Packed secondary lineup featuring live NFL, the Super Bowl, Bathurst 1000, LIV Golf, and Racing.com
What to Consider (Cons)
- Missing Saturday AFL games in Victoria during Fox Footy's exclusive Super Saturday rounds
- Does not carry Australian Men's One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Men's T20Is, or overseas cricket tours
- Live AFL broadcasts include standard 30-second commercial breaks after goals (unlike Fox Footy/Kayo)
- Capped at 1080p SDR with 1 active stream per login (though you can create a second free account for $0)
Subscription Packages & Pricing
Free live streaming of state-based Channel 7, 7mate, 7two, 7flix, Racing.com, and the 7plus Sport hub with full-match replays.
- Live 1080p 50fps streams of Channel 7 AFL games & the exclusive AFL Grand Final
- Every Australian Men's Home Test match, Women's Internationals, 34 BBL & 23 WBBL games
- Live weekly NFL regular-season games, NFL Playoffs & the Super Bowl on 7mate
- Free live coverage of the Bathurst 1000, every LIV Golf event & 24/7 Racing.com
- State-specific Channel 7 and 7mate live feeds (VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA)
- 1 active stream per login (create extra free accounts for multiple household screens)
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on 7plus?
Official broadcasting rights and live competition schedules carried by 7plus.
Live & Upcoming Matches on 7plus
Live sporting fixtures scheduled on 7plus carried channels and tournaments.
Recently Aired Matches on 7plus
Recent sports matches and tournament games previously broadcasted across 7plus channels.
Live TV Channels & Station Lineup
Official television networks and sports broadcast feeds carried by 7plus.
Where 7plus is Available
Select your regional sports TV hub to browse local channels and schedules.
Supported Devices & Streaming Apps
Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for 7plus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stream live AFL and Test cricket for free on 7plus in 2026?
Yes. Under Seven's current broadcast deals with the AFL and Cricket Australia (running through 2031), every AFL match and cricket match shown on Channel 7 or 7mate now streams live and free on 7plus Sport in 1080p HD at 50fps. You no longer need a rooftop TV antenna or a paid Kayo Sports subscription to stream Channel 7's footy or summer Test cricket.
Which AFL games are free on 7plus vs. exclusive to Kayo Sports?
7plus streams all Channel 7 free-to-air AFL games live, including Thursday night, Friday night, Sunday afternoon, marquee public holiday blockbusters (like ANZAC Day, Dreamtime at the 'G, and King's Birthday), every AFL Finals match, and the exclusive AFL Grand Final. However, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports hold exclusive national live rights to Saturday AFL matches ('Super Saturday') for the first 8 to 15 rounds of the season, though fans in WA, SA, NSW, and QLD still get their local non-Victorian club's Saturday games on 7plus (some on a short delay depending on the round).
Which cricket matches are free on 7plus vs. Kayo Sports?
7plus streams every ball of every Australian Men's Home Test match, all Australian Women's International matches (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is), 34 of the 44 Big Bash League (BBL) games including the entire BBL Finals series, and 23 WBBL matches live and free. To watch Australian Men's One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Men's T20 Internationals, the remaining 10 Fox-exclusive Saturday BBL games, or overseas tours, you will need Kayo Sports or Foxtel.
How many devices can stream 7plus at the same time?
A single 7plus account only allows 1 active live stream at a time. However, because 7plus is completely free and does not require a credit card, if two people in your home want to watch different live channels on separate TVs or phones, you can simply sign up for a second free 7plus account using another email address.
Does 7plus stream live NFL games and the Super Bowl in Australia?
Yes. Through Seven's free-to-air NFL agreement, 7mate and 7plus stream two to three live NFL regular-season games every Monday morning (AEDT/AEST), plus NFL RedZone highlights, every NFL Playoff game, and the Super Bowl live and free.