A monster week of sport roars onto Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels with Bathurst, AFL Origin, F1 and more
Australian sports fans are in for a non-stop ride this week, with everything from the thunder of Mount Panorama to the bright lights of the NBA All-Star Game landing live across Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
From early-morning golf to late-night Formula 1 testing, there’s barely a minute to breathe.
Motorsport – Bathurst 12 Hour
The action begins with the iconic Bathurst 12 Hour, live and exclusive on Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels, with Sunday’s race ad-break free during racing.
It starts on Saturday, February 14 with Bathurst 12 Hour – Day 1 from 1:00pm AEDT, before the main event roars to life on Sunday, February 15 with the Final day from 5:30am AEDT.
This year’s endurance classic boasts a staggering 115 drivers from 22 nationalities, including the historic appearance of the Quinn family, with three generations — Tony Quinn, sons Kent Quinn and Klark Quinn, and grandson Ryder Quinn — all competing together in an Audi R8. MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi also returns for his third tilt at Mount Panorama, chasing a breakthrough win after a second-place finish last year.
AFL – Origin and Practice Matches
Footy fans won’t have to wait long for their fix, with AFL Origin back in the spotlight. Western Australia v Victoria goes live and in 4K on Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels, on Saturday, February 14 from 7:00pm AEDT.
It marks Western Australia’s first traditional State of Origin clash since 1998, with all 60,000 tickets at Optus Stadium snapped up weeks ago. Adding intrigue, Melbourne’s Kysaiah Pickett has been granted eligibility to represent WA based on his childhood roots in Quairading.
The pre-season continues with AFL Practice Matches exclusively live on Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels. Hawthorn v Geelong kicks off on Monday, February 16 from 3:15pm AEDT, followed by Brisbane v Carlton on Wednesday, February 18 from 6:00pm AEDT.
NRL – All Stars and Pre-Season Challenge
Rugby league takes centre stage on Sunday, February 15 with the NRL All Stars live and ad-break free during play on FOX LEAGUE. The women’s clash between New Zealand Maori Women v Indigenous All Stars Women begins at 1:00pm AEDT, before the men’s showdown, New Zealand Maori v Indigenous All Stars, from 3:10pm AEDT.
Held at FMG Stadium Waikato, the fixture is renowned for its powerful pre-game cultural displays, including the Indigenous War Cry and the Maori Haka. In a fan-friendly twist, spectators who catch a match ball during the All Stars games get to keep it under the Westpac Catch & Keep promotion.
The NRL Pre-Season Challenge also rolls on live and ad-break free during play on FOX LEAGUE.
On Thursday, February 12, it’s Dolphins v Titans from 7:30pm AEDT.
Friday, February 13 features Raiders v Storm from 5:00pm AEDT and Cowboys v Panthers from 7:25pm AEDT.
A packed Saturday, February 14 sees Warriors v Sea Eagles from 1:30pm AEDT, West Tigers v Roosters from 3:35pm AEDT, Knights v Bulldogs from 5:45pm AEDT, and the Charity Shield between Dragons v Rabbitohs from 7:55pm AEDT.
The weekend wraps up with Sharks v Eels on Sunday, February 15 from 5:40pm.
Basketball – NBA and NBL
Basketball fans are also spoiled for choice. Select NBA games each week are live with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
On Thursday, February 12, Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks tips off at 11:30am AEDT, followed by Golden State Warriors v San Antonio Spurs from 2:00pm AEDT.
All eyes then turn to NBA All-Star Weekend. The All-Star Celebrity Game begins on Saturday, February 14 at 11:00am AEDT, followed by All-Star Rising Stars from 1:00pm AEDT. All-Star Saturday airs on Sunday, February 15 from 9:00am AEDT, before the headline NBA All-Star Game on Monday, February 16 from 9:00am AEDT.
The 2026 edition introduces a new “USA vs World” mini-tournament format in Los Angeles, with international stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić among those featured, while highly touted rookie Cooper Flagg headlines the Rising Stars.
The NBL continues with every game live with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
On Thursday, February 12, Cairns Taipans v Melbourne United tips off at 7:00pm AEDT.
Friday, February 13 features Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings from 7:00pm AEDT and Perth Wildcats v Brisbane Bullets from 9:30pm AEDT.
On Saturday, February 14, Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers begins at 5:30pm AEDT, followed by South East Melbourne Phoenix v Tasmania JackJumpers from 8:00pm AEDT.
Sunday, February 15 sees Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks from 2:30pm AEDT and Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats from 4:30pm AEDT.
The round concludes with Tasmania JackJumpers v Illawarra Hawks on Wednesday, February 18 from 7:30pm AEDT.
Formula 1 – Pre-Season Testing
Motorsport fans can also catch the dawn of a new era with Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing, exclusively live on Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
On Wednesday, February 18, Testing: Day 1 Session 1 begins at 5:55pm AEDT, followed by Testing: Day 1 Session 2 from 10:55pm AEDT. The 2026 season ushers in the biggest regulation overhaul in the sport’s history, with lighter, smaller cars and new manual boost modes. It also marks the first official test for Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari colours.
Golf – USPGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Golfers rise early for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, live and exclusive on Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
Round 1 tees off on Friday, February 13 from 3:45am AEDT, followed by Round 2 on Saturday, February 14 from 3:45am AEDT.
Round 3 airs on Sunday, February 15 from 3:00am AEDT, before the Final Round on Monday, February 16 from 3:05am AEDT.
As a Signature Event, there is no 36-hole cut, meaning all 80 professionals — including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy — play all four rounds, alongside celebrity amateurs such as Travis Kelce and Condoleezza Rice.
Cricket – Women’s T20 International
Cricket fans can tune into the Women’s T20 International clash between Australia Women v India Women on Sunday, February 15 from 6:45pm AEDT, with every match live and ad-break free during play on Kayo Sports and Foxtel sport channels.
With engines firing before dawn, rivalries reignited at night and a packed schedule across codes, it’s a week where the remote control might just get a workout of its own.
