April brings football’s biggest matches to Optus Sport, including the North London derby, Merseyside derby, and the iconic El Clasico
In a month brimming with pivotal clashes, Optus Sport is set to broadcast a treasure trove of football encounters that could very well determine the outcomes of various league titles, with a staggering 114 live matches slated for April.
The highlight of the month includes the much-anticipated North London and Merseyside derbies in the Premier League, alongside the iconic El Clasico, a match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, recognized as one of the most significant club matches in the world of football.
April heralds the climax of the football season, with Optus Sport gearing up to present a series of crucial matches across the globe’s most prestigious leagues. For fans of the Premier League, the month is packed with high-stakes encounters, potentially influencing the title race and qualification for European competitions.
The quest for the Premier League title sees Arsenal at a pivotal juncture following a stalemate with Manchester City, the reigning champions. Arsenal is in pursuit of their first league title since 2004, facing a challenging fixture against Chelsea on Wednesday, April 24, at 5 am (AEST), which promises to be a captivating London derby.
The North London derby on Sunday, April 28, at 11 pm (AEST), presents Arsenal with another critical challenge as they host Tottenham. This encounter is crucial not just for the title race but also for securing a spot in the Champions League.
Liverpool, another contender in the title race, aims to bid a victorious farewell to their departing manager, Jurgen Klopp, with challenging matches ahead. The Reds face a pivotal game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, April 8, a victory for which would bolster their title aspirations while hindering Manchester United‘s pursuit of a top-four finish.
Additionally, the Merseyside derby will see Liverpool clash with Everton at Goodison Park on Thursday, April 25, at 5 am (AEST), live on Optus Sport.
Shifting the focus to LaLiga, the much-anticipated El Clasico is set for Monday, April 22, at 5 am (AEST), with Real Madrid hosting Barcelona. This match is instrumental in the title race, amidst other significant fixtures involving Real Madrid, Athletic Club, and the season’s surprise, Girona, who will face Atletico Madrid.
The Women’s Super League will also be in the spotlight with Australian talents like Mary Fowler, Alanna Kennedy, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley playing pivotal roles in their respective teams.
In Japan’s J.League, Australian managers Harry Kewell and Pete Cklamovski will lead Yokohama F.Marinos and FC Tokyo, respectively, with players Mitch Duke, Thomas Deng, and Mitch Langerak featuring prominently.
Optus Sport is not just limited to these leagues, as it will also cover matches from the K League and DFB Pokal, offering a comprehensive football viewing experience in April.
Howard Rees, Head of Optus Sport, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming schedule:
“What an exciting line-up of football we have on Optus Sport in April.
Across the leagues, we’ve seen some of the tightest title races, European qualifications, and relegation battles and April is shaping up to be a decisive one on all fronts.
And with a subscription to Optus Sport, we’ll bring you every kick, every goal, and every moment direct to your living room – or wherever you’re watching
so whether it’s watching live or keeping up through mini matches, you can see it all on Optus Sport.”
The comprehensive fixture list for April on Optus Sport (all times in AEST) showcases a wide array of matches across different leagues, ensuring football fans have access to continuous action throughout the month.
Furthermore, Optus Sport is the exclusive broadcaster for every match of UEFA EURO 2024™, featuring 51 matches and 24 competing nations, with the action set to commence on June 15. This April, football aficionados are in for an unrivaled feast of football on Optus Sport, making it a month not to be missed by any fan.
The full fixture on Optus Sport in April (all kick-off times in AEST):
April 3
Newcastle United v Everton, 05:30am
Nottingham Forest v Fulham, 05:30am
Burnley v Wolves, 05:45am
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace, 05:45am
West Ham v Tottenham, 06:15am
Yokohama FM v Kawasaki Frontale, 09:00pm
Gamba Osaka v Kyoto Sanga, 09:00pm
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo v Nagoya, 09:30pm
FC Tokyo v Urawa Red Diamonds, 09:30pm
April 4
Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion, 05:30am
Arsenal v Luton Town, 05:30am
Manchester City v Aston Villa, 06:15am
April 5
Granada v Valencia, 05:00am
Liverpool v Sheffield United, 05:30am
Cheslea v Manchester United, 06:15am
April 6
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo v Gamba Osaka, 04:00pm
Crystal Palace v Manchester City, 10:30pm
April 7
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United, 01:00am
Everton v Burnley, 01:00am
Aston Villa v Brentford, 01:00am
Fulham v Newcastle United, 01:00am
Luton Town v Bournemouth, 01:00am
Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal, 02:30am
Vissel Kobe v Yokohama FM, 03:00pm
Urawa Red Diamonds v Sagan Tosu, 04:00pm
FC Tokyo v Kashima Antlers, 06:00pm
April 8
Manchester United v Liverpool, 12:30am
Sheffield United v Chelsea, 02:30am
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest, 03:00am
April 12
Kashiwa Reysol v Urawa Red Diamonds, 08:00pm
April 13
Real Betis v Celta Vigo, 05:00am
Niigata v Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, 03:00pm
Machida Zelvia v Vissel Kobe, 04:00pm
Tokyo Verdy v FC Tokyo, 05:00pm
Atlético Madrid v Girona, 10:00pm
Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur, 09:30pm
April 14
Brentford v Sheffield United, 00:00am
Manchester City v Luton, 00:00am
Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 00:00am
Burnley v Brighton & Hove Albion, 00:00am
Rayo Vallecano v Getafe, 00:15am
Bournemouth v Manchester United, 02:30am
Mallorca v Real Madrid, 02:30am
Cádiz v Barcelona, 05:00am
Las Palmas v Sevilla, 10:00pm
Liverpool v Crystal Palace, 11:00pm
West Ham United v Fulham, 11:00pm
April 15
Granada v Alavés, 00:15am
Arsenal v Aston Villa, 01:30am
Athletic Club v Villareal, 02:30am
Arsenal Women v Bristol City Women, 03:45am
Real Sociedad v Almería, 05:00am
April 16
Osasuna v Valencia, 05:00am
Chelsea v Everton, 05:00am
April 18
Chelsea Women v Aston Villa Women, 04:00am
April 20
Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Everton Women, 04:00am
Athletic Club v Granada, 05:00am
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo v Sanfrecce, 03:00pm
Urawa Red Diamonds v Gamba Osaka, 05:00pm
Kawasaki v Tokyo Verdy, 05:00pm
Bristol City Women v Liverpool Women, 09:30pm
Celta Vigo v Las Palmas, 10:00pm
April 21
Luton v Brentford, 00:00am
Sheffield United v Burnley, 00:00am
Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna, 00:15am
Valencia v Real Betis, 02:30am
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal, 04:30am
Girona v Cádiz, 05:00am
FC Tokyo v Machida, 04:00pm
Manchester United Women v Tottenham Hotspur Women, 09:00pm
Getafe v Real Sociedad, 10:00pm
Everton v Nottingham Forest, 10:30pm
Arsenal Women v Leicester City Women, 11:00pm
Manchester City Women v West Ham United Women, 11:15pm
April 22
Crystal Palace v West Ham United, 00:00am
Aston Villa v Bournemouth, 00:00am
Almería v Villareal, 00:15am
Fulham v Liverpool, 01:30am
Alavés v Atlético Madrid, 02:30am
Real Madrid v Barcelona, 05:00am
April 23
Sevilla v Mallorca, 05:00am
April 24
Arsenal v Chelsea, 05:00am
April 25
Wolverhampton Wanders v Bournemouth, 04:45am
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United, 05:00am
Manchester United v Sheffield United, 05:00am
Everton v Liverpool, 05:00am
April 26
Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City, 05:00am
April 27
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo v Shonan Bellmare, 02:00pm
Cerezo Osaka v Yokohama FM, 04:00pm
Almería v Getafe, 05:00am
West Ham United v Liverpool, 09:30pm
Barcelona v Valencia, 10:00pm
April 28
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Luton Town, 00:00am
Fulham v Crystal Palace, 00:00am
Newcastle United v Sheffield United, 00:00am
Manchester United v Burnley, 00:00am
Alavés v Celta Vigo, 00:15am
Atlético Madrid v Athletic Club, 02:30am
Everton v Brentford, 02:30am
Aston Villa v Chelsea, 05:00am
Real Sociedad v Real Madrid, 05:00am
Gamba Osaka v Kashima Antlers, 04:00pm
Urawa Red Diamonds v Nagoya, 04:00pm
Everton Women v Arsenal Women, 09:30pm
Cádiz v Mallorca, 10:00pm
Tottenham Hotspur Women v Brighton & Hove Albion Women, 11:00pm
Aston Villa Women v West Ham United Women, 11:00pm
Bournemouth v Brighton & Hove Albion, 11:00pm
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal, 11:00pm
April 29
Leicester City Women v Manchester United Women, 00:00am
Granada v Osasuna, 00:15am
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City, 01:30am
Bristol City Women v Manchester City Women, 03:45am
Las Palmas v Girona, 05:00am
