The wait is over - the 2025/26 TIO NTFL season kicks off tomorrow night, and once again footy fans will be able to watch every minute of Men’s and Women’s Premier League action live thanks to AFL Northern Territory’s broadcast partnership with the NT News and KommunityTV.
In a first for Territory fans, one Men’s Premier League match each round will also be made available free-to-air on News Corp Australia mastheads, expanding the reach of Territory football to an even greater national audience.
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the partnership will deliver all Men’s Premier League matches and a Women’s Premier League match of the round streamed live and exclusive across NT News and KommunityTV platforms.
Head of AFL Northern Territory, Sam Gibson, said the live stream coverage helps connect more people with the game and share the Territory’s unique footy story with fans across Australia.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with the NT News and KommunityTV for a sixth consecutive season, delivering the excitement and energy of Territory footy to fans right across the country,” Gibson said.
“With a free-to-air game each round, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the unique talent and passion that defines the TIO NTFL competition to an even larger audience.”
Broadcast Matches for Round 1:
Thursday, October 2 – 7:15pm
Nightcliff Tigers v Tiwi Bombers (Men) – Free to view
Friday, October 3 – 6:00pm
St Mary’s v Southern Districts (Women)
Friday, October 3 – 8:00pm
St Mary’s v Southern Districts (Men) – Grand Final rematch
Saturday, October 4 – 2:00pm
Wanderers v Darwin Buffaloes (Men)
Sunday, October 5 – 4:00pm
Waratah v PINT (Men)
The Palmerston Magpies will resume in Round 2 following the opening round bye.
All matches will be available via KommunityTV and NT News digital platforms, with replays and highlights across AFLNT channels.
AFLNT’s long-term broadcast partner, ABC Radio Darwin, will once again call one Women’s Premier League game from TIO Stadium each round. Fans can tune in live via ABC Digital Radio and First Nations Radio, reaching more than 2400 Aboriginal communities and First Nations Digital listeners.
For a fifth consecutive season, SEN Top End will broadcast one Men’s Premier League game from TIO Stadium each round, available live on SEN 1116 Top End.
AFLNT also acknowledges the support of KIK Digital, our filming and production partner, for their role in delivering the live-stream and broadcast coverage of all matches.