Seven blames WIN as regional markets lose AFL, cricket

Nathan Jolly

July 1, 2025 11:57

As of today, large areas of regional NSW and SA will no longer receive live AFL or cricket coverage, as the WIN Network shuts off its Seven transmissions.

From today, Mt Gambier and Loxton in South Australia, and Griffith in NSW will no longer receive the 7, 7mate, and 7two channels. This means AFL, test cricket, and Twenty20 will no longer be available on free-to-air, although it will be accessible via 7plus.

WIN signalled this possibility earlier in the month, saying it was a result of Seven deciding not to renew its longstanding broadcast agreement with the regional operator.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.

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3 COMMENTS

Terry 1 Jul 25

Yep – pretty easy.
Bypass WIN with free access to 7Plus via app or online and most smart TV’s will allow the app download..

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Hmm 2 Jul 25

Does this lack of linear access cause a breach in any of the commercial rights agreements?

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Roger 2 Jul 25

Chanel 10 sign up all the project people now before they go to other channels. The project was good ! This news program is not it’s just hard work to watch . CEO’s don’t be dumb bring the project back .

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