AFL & NRL Footy TV Ratings - 2026

[Fred]

what was fox? or don't we know that? Whilst on Fox - they had the signal go down and switched over to 7 - noticed that the picture on 7 is so much clearer. Thought my eyes that were going.

Women’s RL Origin was exclusive to Channel 9 whilst the AFL was on both Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo, and no doubt easily outrated the RL.

In Melbourne AFL was the number one program with 309,000. Women’s RL State of Origin ranked 30th with 36,000.

Wow. Imagine fumbling being the number one program in Melbourne. What an achievement. Well done beatup for pointing that out.

Meanwhile: The womens SOO was the second most watched program nationally on FTA for the night behind only the 7news. the fumbling mega match between two Melbon teams were 200k behind. Well done ladies. Well done sports fans.

I think noting this was only for FTA and many watched on fox etc. is an important distinction surely. It is not like more people watched the women's RL than the AFL overall. If that was the case then it would be a major discussion point. I am also curious - does this include streaming on 7?

[leeroy*NRL*]

Women’s RL Origin was exclusive to Channel 9 whilst the AFL was on both Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo, and no doubt easily outrated the RL.

In Melbourne AFL was the number one program with 309,000. Women’s RL State of Origin ranked 30th with 36,000.

Wow. Imagine fumbling being the number one program in Melbourne. What an achievement. Well done beatup for pointing that out.

Meanwhile: The womens SOO was the second most watched program nationally on FTA for the night behind only the 7news. the fumbling mega match between two Melbon teams were 200k behind. Well done ladies. Well done sports fans.

I think noting this was only for FTA and many watched on fox etc. is an important distinction surely. It is not like more people watched the women's RL than the AFL overall. If that was the case then it would be a major discussion point. I am also curious - does this include streaming on 7?

if AFL took FOX into account in there figure (AFL mens beat NRL womens by around 250k approx on available data)

The thing you have to look at, this was one of AFL's biggest matches of the year and it was up against Women fixture

and it took a BIG clash to beat it, and not by much in the scheme of things.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Friday #AuSportTV
#AFL
Crows/Power (SA only)
Dogs/Dockers (national ex SA)
Seven 650k (BVOD 92k) Rch 1.834m
2026 Fri N FTA Nat Broadcast Ave: 630k (+2.9% YoY)

#NRL
Dolphins/Storm
Nine 582k (BVOD 125k) Rch 1.37m
2026 Fri N FTA Ave: 678k (+15.3% YoY)

[Terry]

Wow. Imagine fumbling being the number one program in Melbourne. What an achievement. Well done beatup for pointing that out.

Meanwhile: The womens SOO was the second most watched program nationally on FTA for the night behind only the 7news. the fumbling mega match between two Melbon teams were 200k behind. Well done ladies. Well done sports fans.

I think noting this was only for FTA and many watched on fox etc. is an important distinction surely. It is not like more people watched the women's RL than the AFL overall. If that was the case then it would be a major discussion point. I am also curious - does this include streaming on 7?

if AFL took FOX into account in there figure (AFL mens beat NRL womens by around 250k approx on available data)

The thing you have to look at, this was one of AFL's biggest matches of the year and it was up against Women fixture

and it took a BIG clash to beat it, and not by much in the scheme of things.

[Fred]

All these stats mean nothing unless you have Foxtel figures. I watched parts of both games last night on Fox.

[Beaussie]

Sunday 3 May

SUNDAY FOOTY FEAST Seven 619,000 133,000 15,000

SEVEN’S AFL: SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOOTBALL Seven 1,350,000 493,000 54,000

Seven’s AFL: Sunday Afternoon Football: #1 sport. National reach 1.35 million, national audience 493,000.

• Up 24% year-on-year in total TV, up 205% on 7plus.

SEVEN’S AFL: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SEVEN 71,000


SUNDAY AFTERNOON NRL LIVE Nine 1,128,000 457,000 94,000

[Beaussie]

Thursday 7 May

Fremantle vs Hawthorn

SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seven 1,885,000 757,000 112,000


Dolphins vs Canterbury/Bankstown

THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE Nine 1,407,000 601,000 126,000

Another big Thursday night win in the reach and average tv ratings for the AFL, head to head with the NRL last night.

[Fred]

Two usually low drawing teams too for AFL. But up top of ladder so helps.

[Terry]

Anyone know lasts nights ratings??? Two AFL games up against one NRL. Should be a big win to the AFL. Anyone?? Beatup???? Makindshitup??

[Beaussie]

Friday 8 May

SEVEN’S AFL: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seven 1,651,000 541,000 72,000

FRIDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE Nine 1,288,000 601,000 114,000

[Terry]

Friday 8 May

SEVEN’S AFL: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seven 1,651,000 541,000 72,000

FRIDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE Nine 1,288,000 601,000 114,000

Wowsers beatup - its another win to Rugby League pal. Even up against two games of fumbling RL wins the night. This is turning into an almighty flogging pal. I can now see why you're hesitant to post the ratings - its becoming an embarrassment for you and your fumbling mates.

[Terry]

Rugby League absolutely dominating the fumbling game on FTA TV. Imagine the slaughter it'd be if fox/kayo was added. Great days indeed mamma!!

[Bbear]

Friday 8 May

SEVEN’S AFL: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seven 1,651,000 541,000 72,000

FRIDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE Nine 1,288,000 601,000 114,000

Another big win for the AFL
Great set of numbers.

We are flogging the NRL this year.
Killing em
AFL dominating FTA TV ratings.

This is just the start, more wins to follow.

[Beaussie]

Sunday 10 May

SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW - AFL NINE 172,000

SUNDAY FOOTY FEAST Seven 539,000 113,000 18,000

Melbourne vs West Coast (Perth 11:00am AWST) / Richmond vs Adelaide (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide)

SEVEN’S AFL: SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOOTBALL Seven 1,291,000 420,000 42,000



SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW - NRL NINE 142,000

Canberra vs Penrith

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NRL LIVE Nine 1,408,000 595,000 109,000

[Terry]

Sunday 10 May

SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW - AFL NINE 172,000

SUNDAY FOOTY FEAST Seven 539,000 113,000 18,000

Melbourne vs West Coast (Perth 11:00am AWST) / Richmond vs Adelaide (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide)

SEVEN’S AFL: SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOOTBALL Seven 1,291,000 420,000 42,000



SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW - NRL NINE 142,000

Canberra vs Penrith

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NRL LIVE Nine 1,408,000 595,000 109,000

That's an almighty flogging handed out to the fumbling game on FTA yesterday. And it was one NRL game Vs two AFL. I mean that is an absolute and total domination. And then add in Fox/kayo and sheeeeesh......call the fight off..............there's gonna be a murder lolololololo!!!!!!!!!!