How to Watch Ligue 1 in Australia

Ligue 1 has produced more world-class talent per season than almost any league going, the launchpad for a generation of superstars before the giants of Europe came calling.

Add a Paris Saint-Germain side chasing silverware on every front and you have a competition worth staying up for.

The catch for Australian fans is that this season Ligue 1 has no Australian broadcaster at all, free-to-air or subscription. Here is where things stand, and how to catch selected Ligue 1 matches on Sportsbet while you have a punt.

Is Ligue 1 on Free-to-Air in Australia?

Short answer: no. France's top division does not appear on any Australian free-to-air network, so Seven, Nine, Ten, the ABC and SBS are all dead ends. This season the problem runs deeper than free-to-air, because no subscription service holds the rights either.

Who Shows Ligue 1 in Australia in 2026/27?

Right now, nobody. beIN Sports was the home of French football in Australia, but its Ligue 1 agreement has ended and no other broadcaster has picked up the rights for 2026/27.

That leaves Australian fans without a subscription that guarantees every match, an unusual position for one of Europe's top five leagues.

Here is where the usual options stand this season:

• beIN Sports Connect: no Ligue 1 this season, though Serie A and La Liga remain on the service.
• Ligue 1+: the league's own streaming service only covers France and the UK.
• Foxtel and Kayo: neither has carried beIN since 2023, and neither shows Ligue 1.

Rights deals can still be struck mid-season, so keep an eye out for an announcement.

When Ligue 1 Kicks Off in Australia

The French season runs August to May, with matches spread mostly from Friday to Sunday.

Sitting in central Europe, Ligue 1 games kick off in the evening French time, which lands in the small hours of the morning on Australia's east coast. Sunday's marquee fixture, usually the pick of the round, is firmly a late-night or early-morning watch down under.

Saturday games and the odd earlier slot are kinder on the sleep schedule. Check the round and plan accordingly.

Ligue 1 Betting Markets on Sportsbet

French football serves up plenty for punters to chew on. Match result, both teams to score, correct score, first goalscorer and a full Same Game Multi range feature across every round, with title, Champions League qualification and relegation markets running the length of the campaign.

For the latest Ligue 1 odds and markets, check out our dedicated odds page here at Sportsbet.

Ligue 1 carries a quirk worth respecting: the gap between the powerhouse at the top and the rest is often wide, which can make the favourite short but the goal, card and handicap markets far more interesting than a straight head-to-head.

The battle for European places and the scrap to avoid the drop tend to produce the most competitive markets. Do your reading and enjoy French football at its best.