# Australia‑Ireland AFLW fixture – match and broadcast

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australiaireland-aflw-international-fixture
> Updated: 2026-08-06T03:08:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4.

The inaugural Australia‑Ireland AFLW representative match took place on 1 August 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney. Australia, captained by Jasmine Garner, defeated Ireland 91‑41. The game was shown live in Ireland on TG4 and streamed for free in Australia via Kayo Freebies on Fox Footy.

Ahead of the fixture, a 25‑player squad for each side was announced. The match was expected to sell out the 9,000‑seat venue, with Australian captain Jasmine Garner and Irish captain Orla O'Dwyer highlighting the significance of the first international AFLW fixture in nearly a decade and the sport’s growth among the Irish diaspora in Sydney. Stars such as Ash Riddell, Zippy Fish, Ebony Marinoff and Monique Conti were named for Australia, while Ireland’s squad drew talent from several AFLW clubs.

Following the game, broadcasters expanded coverage of the 2026 season. Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS (DAZN Australia) will air every AFLW match live, including all finals and the Grand Final, featuring an all‑star commentary team of former players. The VFL and VFLW state‑league seasons will continue to be streamed free via AFL.com.au and the AFL Live App, with additional partners ABC, the Seven Network and SEN providing broader access to Australia’s premier football competitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Australian Football Broadcasters Expand Live Coverage for 2026 AFLW, VFL and VFLW Seasons

Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS will air every 2026 AFLW game with a large female on‑air team, while the VFL and VFLW seasons will be streamed live for free via AFL platforms, expanding national coverage of Australia

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-football-broadcasters-expand-live-coverage-for-2026-aflw-vfl-and-vflw-seasons

### 2026-07-31: Australian Football League expands 2026 live broadcasts for VFL, VFLW and hosts historic AFLW Australia‑Ireland clash

The AFL will stream all 2026 VFL/VFLW games live for free and aired a historic AFLW Australia‑Ireland match, which Australia won 91‑41, featuring Irish player Dayna Finn.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-football-league-expands-2026-live-broadcasts-for-vfl-vflw-and-hosts-historic-aflw-austral

### 2026-07-29: Fox Footy streams historic AFLW Australia‑Ireland match free on Kayo

Fox Footy will air the inaugural AFLW Australia‑Ireland match on 1 Aug 2026 from North Sydney Oval, free on Kayo Freebies, with commentary by Kelli Underwood, Jess Webster and others.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fox-footy-streams-historic-aflw-australiaireland-match-free-on-kayo

### 2026-07-25: Australia‑Ireland AFLW clash set for sold‑out North Sydney Oval with captains Jasmine Garner and Orla O'Dwyer

Australia and Ireland meet in a sold‑out AFLW match at North Sydney Oval, captained by Jasmine Garner and Orla O'Dwyer, marking the first international fixture in a decade.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australiaireland-aflw-clash-set-for-soldout-north-sydney-oval-with-captains-jasmine-garner-and-orla-

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