27 Aug 2023 | 5 mins
Overview
  • Miss cheering on the Tillies during the World Cup?
  • Here's your next chance to cheer them on, plus a bunch of other women's sports to get around!

If you’ve been having withdrawals since the Women’s World Cup wrapped up, calm down and breathe, because everything is going to be okay. When it comes to women’s sports in Australia, the Tillies are just the tip of the iceberg. It doesn’t matter which sport you're into, there’s a league you’ll be able to get around. And the best part is, you’re right on time because a lot of those leagues are just about to get started. 
 

The Matildas

Where to watch: Network 10, Paramount+

Now that the World Cup is over, our beloved Tillies are gearing up for next year’s Olympics in Paris (oui oui)! But they still need to qualify to contend for the medal. They’ll face Iran (October 26), the Philippines (October 29) and Chinese Tapai (November 1) in a round-robin, with all games being played at HBF Park in Perth. The Tillies need to finish on top of their group to automatically qualify for the Olympics, where they’ll try to pick up their first-ever Olympic medal after finishing 4th in 2020. 

 

FA's Women's Super League

Where to watch: Optus Sport

Keen to watch most of your fav Matildas in action including Sam Kerr (Chelsea), Mary Fowler (Man City), Caitlin Foord (Arsenal), Claire Wheeler (Everton), Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham), Alanna Kennedy (Man City), Steph Catley (Arsenal) and Kyah Simon (Tottenham)? Well, you can watch every game of the FA’s WSL on Optus Sport! 

Last season Sam Kerr finished top scorer, helping Chelsea to the league title. The Blues are tipped to finish first again this season, but Arsenal and Manchester City are looking like they could pull off an upset. The 2023/24 season kicks off on the 10th of October. 
 

A-League Women

Where to watch: Network 10, 10Play, Paramount+

The A-League Women's season is kicking off in October, with National hero Courtnee Vine’s Sydney FC aiming to defend their 2022/23 title. There will be games most weekends in a city near you, so check the fixtures, grab a ticket and treat yourself to a few hours of exciting, end-to-end football. 
 

Other European Leagues

Where to watch: LaLigaSportsTV

There are also plenty of Aussies playing overseas with Hayley Raso at Real Madrid, Ellie Carpenter at Olympique Lyonnais and Courtney Grant at Vittsjö GIK, just to name a few. Unfortunately, these leagues are much harder to watch in Australia. However, if you download the LaLigaSportsTV app you’ll be able to watch Raso play in the Spanish Premiera Division for free.
 

AFLW

Where to watch: 7 Network, Kayo, Fox Footy

AFLW is kicking off this weekend! The Demons are favourites to be back-to-back premiers, while North Melbourne are a dark horse to snap up the flag. So if you love your footy, especially if you’re a Norf fan and want to feel a bit better after the disappointment that was the AFL Men’s 2023 season (and the last five seasons before that) AFLW is a MUST. 
 

NRLW

Where to watch: 9 Network, 9Now, Kayo Sports, Fox League

If you prefer league, you can jump into the NRLW season just in time for finals. But first, there are still 3 exciting weeks of the regular season to go. Will the Knights defend their 2022 title? Will the Roosters pick up their second premiership? Or could the Titans or Raiders finish strong and bring home their first?
 

Super W

Where to watch: Stan Sport

If Rugby Union is more your ting, get around the Super W season when it kicks off in March next year. Rugby Australia are keen to expand the league to bring in multiple New Zealand teams in the coming seasons, so there’s a lot to be excited about.
 

With all these sports coming your way in the next few months, there's never been a better time to get around women's sport. Plus, most of them are pretty easy to watch. And sure, watching on TV is great, but if you want to go all-out and support your team, grab a ticket and head to a game in your city!