{"menuItems":[{"label":"How much does Stan Sport cost?","anchorName":"#how-much-does-stan-sport-cost"},{"label":"What is on Stan Sport?","anchorName":"#what-is-on-stan-sport"},{"label":"Why you don't need Stan Sport to watch tennis Grand Slams or the Wallabies","anchorName":"#why-you-don-t-need-stan-sport-to-watch-tennis-grand-slams-or-the-wallabies"},{"label":"Stan Sport free trial","anchorName":"#stan-sport-free-trial"},{"label":"Stan Sport compatible devices","anchorName":"#stan-sport-compatible-devices"},{"label":"Why did Stan get into sport?","anchorName":"#why-did-stan-get-into-sport"},{"label":"How does Stan Sport compare?","anchorName":"#how-does-stan-sport-compare"}]}
Since 2021 Australians have yet another sports streaming service on the scene. The Nine-owned Stan streaming service announced it would be launching Stan Sport back in 2020.
The announcement was made after striking a deal with the Australian Rugby Union, securing a smorgasbord of rugby broadcast rights. Shortly after Stan Sport confirmed it had also picked up some tennis.
The other problem is you can only subscribe to Stan Sport as an add-on to an existing Stan subscription.
Regular Stan memberships are between $10 and $21 per month. So the true cost of Stan Sport is from $25 per month to $36 per month. It's frustrating that you can't subscribe to the sport option alone.
What is on Stan Sport?
Stan first announced it would be securing all the rugby union on the Australian calendar and more in an exclusive deal until 2024. It then went after the tennis first securing the French Open and Wimbledon.
Since then it has added the remaining tennis Grand Slams and most other non sanctioned ATP and WTA tennis events. It also secured UEFA football rights for both the Champions League and the Europa League until June 2024.
The last sports Stan has added include a range of motorsport plus the Professional Fighters League and UCI Cycling.
Stan Sport has also had boxing PPVs. It first had this in 2022 with Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall and Sonny Bill Williams vs Mark Hunt. Stan Sport has another boxing PPV on 7 October 2023 called Battle on the Reef which will feature several NRL players including Jason Taumalolo, Junior Paulo, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Tevita Pangai Jr.
Why you don't need Stan Sport to watch tennis Grand Slams or the Wallabies
Although Stan Sport is the primary broadcaster for all of these events, it still shows every Wallabies game and tennis grand slam final on 9Now and the Nine Network.
Part of that is thanks to Australia's Anti-siphoning laws, which force the Wallabies and the likes of the Australian Open to be available on free-to-air.
Parts of every tennis Grand Slam including every final also are usually on Gem.
Even the likes of the Super Rugby has continued to have 1 weekly Saturday game shown on free-to-air.
So unless you're a fanatic and want to watch every rugby or tennis match, free-to-air can still suffice.
Stan Sport free trial
Stan Sport does not have a free trial anymore. When it first launched there was a 7-day free trial for Stan Sport, but it has since been removed.
The main Stan platform has a 30-day free trial for new users, but if you want to sign up for Stan Sport, you have to pay straight away.
Stan Sport compatible devices
Stan Sport is available on a wide range of devices. Of course it's compatible with your regular iOS and Android devices along with Mac and PC. In addition to those Stan Sport is available on:
Set-top boxes and streaming hardware
Apple TV
Chromecast
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Fetch TV
Telstra TV
Gaming consoles
Xbox One
Xbox One S
Xbox One X
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Smart TVs
Samsung
LG
Sony
Hisense
TCL
Panasonic
Android TVs
Why did Stan get into sport?
Stan and Foxtel are the 2 streaming services in Australia that rely the most on third party content. Due to the launch of so many new streaming services that took content away from Stan it moved into sport.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
Aaron McAllister is the publisher for Utilities at Finder, helping to deliver insightful guides to sports, entertainment and energy. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a major in Marketing from the University of Wollongong. Away from work, you can find him perfecting his jump shot.
SPONSORED: Upgrade your internet before the end of 2023 and get ahead on your life admin! We take a look at some of the benefits of a faster internet connection.
How likely would you be to recommend finder to a friend or colleague?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very UnlikelyExtremely Likely
Required
Thank you for your feedback.
Our goal is to create the best possible product, and your thoughts, ideas and suggestions play a major role in helping us identify opportunities to improve.
Important information about this website
finder.com.au is one of Australia's leading comparison websites. We are committed to our readers and stands by our editorial principles
We try to take an open and transparent approach and provide a broad-based comparison service. However, you should be aware that while we are an independently owned service, our comparison service does not include all providers or all products available in the market.
Some product issuers may provide products or offer services through multiple brands, associated companies or different labeling arrangements. This can make it difficult for consumers to compare alternatives or identify the companies behind the products. However, we aim to provide information to enable consumers to understand these issues.
We make money by featuring products on our site. Compensation received from the providers featured on our site can influence which products we write about as well as where and how products appear on our page, but the order or placement of these products does not influence our assessment or opinions of them, nor is it an endorsement or recommendation for them.
Products marked as 'Top Pick', 'Promoted' or 'Advertisement' are prominently displayed either as a result of a commercial advertising arrangement or to highlight a particular product, provider or feature. Finder may receive remuneration from the Provider if you click on the related link, purchase or enquire about the product. Finder's decision to show a 'promoted' product is neither a recommendation that the product is appropriate for you nor an indication that the product is the best in its category. We encourage you to use the tools and information we provide to compare your options.
Where our site links to particular products or displays 'Go to site' buttons, we may receive a commission, referral fee or payment when you click on those buttons or apply for a product. You can learn more about how we make money.
When products are grouped in a table or list, the order in which they are initially sorted may be influenced by a range of factors including price, fees and discounts; commercial partnerships; product features; and brand popularity. We provide tools so you can sort and filter these lists to highlight features that matter to you.
Please note that the information published on our site should not be construed as personal advice and does not consider your personal needs and circumstances. While our site will provide you with factual information and general advice to help you make better decisions, it isn't a substitute for professional advice. You should consider whether the products or services featured on our site are appropriate for your needs. If you're unsure about anything, seek professional advice before you apply for any product or commit to any plan and read any disclosure documents (such as any Target Market Determination (TMD) and/or Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)) issued by the provider before making a decision.
Providing or obtaining an estimated insurance quote through us does not guarantee you can get the insurance. Acceptance by insurance companies is based on things like occupation, health and lifestyle. By providing you with the ability to apply for a credit card or loan, we are not guaranteeing that your application will be approved. Your application for credit products is subject to the Provider's terms and conditions as well as their application and lending criteria.
Please read our website terms of use and privacy policy for more information about our services and our approach to privacy.
