Football aficionados, brace yourselves for a spectacular month of non-stop action, as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ finally arrives on our screens, with Optus Sport the only place where you can watch every game live.
Australia and New Zealand are set to host the largest-ever edition of the tournament, which will unfold over the month of July, starting on the 20th.
The World Cup festivities will kick off with a gripping encounter between the co-hosts New Zealand and Norway. However, it’s the match later that day which has the nation holding its breath. The Australian women’s national team, the Matildas, are set to clash with Ireland at a sold-out Stadium Australia.
This much-anticipated match marks the beginning of a journey that will see the Matildas play against Nigeria on July 27, and conclude the group stage with a potentially monumental battle against Canada on July 31. These three matches are part of an extensive suite of live football games that Optus Sport subscribers can look forward to this month.
The spotlight, however, isn’t solely on the Matildas. A plethora of footballing powerhouses are set to thrill viewers with their dazzling performances. European champions England, back-to-back world champions USA, Spain, Brazil, Germany, and France are among the elite teams competing in this year’s tournament. Notably, the USA will have a chance to relive their 2019 World Cup final glory in their second game against the Netherlands on July 27. With the tournament expanding to include 32 teams for the first time in its history, this year’s World Cup is poised to be an unforgettable spectacle.
Away from the global tournament, Optus Sport continues to provide comprehensive football coverage throughout July. In the J.League, Yokohama F.Marinos, led by Australian coach Kevin Muscat, aim to secure back-to-back titles. However, they face fierce competition from Nagoya Grampus, helmed by former Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak, in what is shaping up to be a fascinating contest at the summit of the league.
In addition, Optus Sport will bring live action from South Korea’s K League, and offer a tantalising glimpse into the 2023/24 Premier League season with the Premier League Summer Series. This pre-season tournament, commencing on July 23, features a round-robin format with six teams including Chelsea, Brighton, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Brentford and Fulham, ensuring nine action-packed matches over eight days.
American soccer fans also have something to look forward to. Optus Sport subscribers will gain free access to the MLS Season Pass, courtesy of a partnership with Apple and Major League Soccer. This pass grants access to all MLS matches, including the MLS All-Star Game where the best of MLS will compete against English Premier League side Arsenal FC on July 19. This marquee event will be followed by the Leagues Cup, a World Cup-style tournament featuring all MLS and Liga MX Clubs, and the remainder of the MLS Season and its extended Playoffs.
With a colossal line-up of football events, July on Optus Sport promises to be a rollercoaster of excitement and drama for fans. Whether it’s cheering for the Matildas, witnessing international powerhouses in action, or following club football, subscribers are set for an unforgettable month of football viewing.
FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 ON OPTUS SPORT
Thursday 20 July
5.00pm New Zealand vs Norway
8.00pm Australia vs Republic of Ireland
Friday 21 July
12.30pm Nigeria vs Canada
3.00pm Philippines vs Switzerland
5.30pm Spain vs Costa Rica
Saturday 22 July
11.00am USA vs Vietnam
5.00pm Zambia vs Japan
7.30pm England vs Haiti
10.00pm Denmark vs China PR
Sunday 23 July
3.00pm Sweden vs South Africa
5.30pm Netherlands vs Portugal
8.00pm France vs Jamaica
Monday 24 July
4.00pm Italy vs Argentina
6.30pm Germany vs Morocco
9.00pm Brazil vs Panama
Tuesday 25 July
12.00pm Colombia vs Korea Republic
3.30pm New Zealand vs Philippines
6.00pm Switzerland vs Norway
Wednesday 26 July
3.00pm Japan vs Costa Rica
5.30pm Spain vs Zambia
10.00pm Canada vs Republic of Ireland
Thursday 27 July
11.00am USA vs Netherlands
5.30pm Portugal vs Vietnam
8.00pm Australia vs Nigeria
Friday 28 July
10.00am Argentina vs South Africa
6.30pm England vs Denmark
9.00pm China PR vs Haiti
Saturday 29 July
5.30pm Sweden vs Italy
8.00pm France vs Brazil
10.30pm Panama vs Jamaica
Sunday 30 July
2.30pm Korea Republic vs Morocco
5.00pm Norway vs Philippines
5.00pm Switzerland vs New Zealand
7.30pm Germany vs Colombia
Monday 31 July
5.00pm Costa Rica vs Zambia
5.00pm Japan vs Spain
8.00pm Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria
8.00pm Canada vs Australia
J.LEAGUE ON OPTUS SPORT
Saturday 1 July
7.00pm Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga
7.00pm Albirex Niigata vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
7.00pm Nagoya Grampus vs Kawasaki Frontale
7.30pm Yokohama FC vs Gamba Osaka
8.00pm FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol
8.00pm Vissel Kobe vs Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
8.00pm Sagan Tosu vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Sunday 2 July
8.00pm Yokohama FM vs Shonan Bellmare
Friday 7 July
8.00pm Albirex Niigata vs Vissel Kobe
Saturday 8 July
7.00pm Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FM
7.30pm Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers
8.00pm Urawa Red Diamonds vs FC Tokyo
8.00pm Kashiwa Reysol vs Shonan Bellmare
8.00pm Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama FC
8.00pm Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga
8.00pm Avispa Fukuoka vs Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
8.30pm Sagan Tosu vs Cerezo Osaka
Saturday 15 July
2.00pm Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo vs Albirex Niigata
8.00pm Yokohama FM vs Kawasaki Frontale
Sunday 16 July
7.00pm Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama FC
8.00pm FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers
8.00pm Shonan Bellmare vs Avispa Fukuoka
8.00pm Kyoto Sanga vs Nagoya Grampus
8.00pm Gama Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol
8.00pm Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds
8.00pm Vissel Kobe vs Sagan Tosu
K LEAGUE ON OPTUS SPORT
Saturday 1 July
8.15pm Seoul vs Daejon
Sunday 2 July
7.45pm Pohang vs Suwon FC
Friday 7 July
8.15pm Jeju vs Daegu
Saturday 8 July
8.15pm Jeonbuk vs Seoul
Tuesday 11 July
7.45pm Daegu v Gangwon
Wednesday 12 July
7.45pm Ulsan vs Incheon
Saturday 15 July
7.45pm Suwon vs Ulsan
Sunday 16 July
7.45pm Jeonbuk vs Suwon FC
Friday 21 July
8.15pm Ulsan vs Jeju
Saturday 22 July
8.15pm Seoul vs Incheon
