Nine has unveiled its 2027 lineup at a late-afternoon Upfronts event at The Cutaway in Barangaroo today, with the broadcaster leaning heavily on proven performers across entertainment, factual, news and sport.
Married at First Sight, The Block, The Golden Bachelor, The Floor, Tipping Point and Travel Guides are among the returning shows, joined by new factual programs including Naked City and Police, and a major year of sport.
Stan will continue to do much of the heavy lifting on drama, led by the return of McLeod’s Daughters, alongside new originals including Slander and Stuck Up & Stupid, returning hit The F Ward, and The Block and Love Island spin-offs.
The Ashes, Rugby World Cup and Netball World Cup all feature in Nine’s 2027 plans, with new NBL and Super Netball rights joining its existing coverage of rugby league, the Australian Open and the road to the 2028 Olympics.
Key announcements:
● Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort named as new hosts of Today for 2027
● New and highly respected relationship expert Marryam Chehelnabi joins Married at First Sight
● Biggest ever year of sport sees Cricket, Netball and Basketball on Nine, two home World Cups, and road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games commence
● Season 23 of The Block undertakes the most ambitious project in the show’s history
● Two of Channel 9’s biggest shows, The Block and Love Island Australia, extend onto Stan for the first time with exciting new formats
● Golden Bachelor Australia Season 2 brings double the love with two eligible bachelors
● The Salvation Army’s Carols in the Domain finds a new home on Channel 9 and 9Now
● Ratings phenomenon The Floor Australia returns for a third season with Roger Corser
● Slate of gripping new documentaries to drop, including LIGHT: The Ian Roberts Story, Police, with the return of Naked City and Events that Changed Australia.
● Grammy Awards arrive on Channel 9 and 9Now
Australia’s biggest shows and sporting moments are set to ignite Australian audiences in 2027 with Nine announcing a slate of news, sport and entertainment across Channel 9 and 9Now at the 2027 Upfront.
Audiences can expect the biggest ever year of sport while some of the country’s biggest shows get new faces, new shows, and new unprecedented challenges.
Nine’s trusted news and current affairs programs will continue to deliver quality journalism 365-days a year.
It follows a stellar 2026 for the 9Network, where its position was cemented as the No.1 commercial free-to-air network across the 5 City Metro in Total TV, winning year-to-date in key commercial demographics with People 25-54 (44.3%), People 16-39 (46.9%), Shoppers 18+ (42.4%) and Total People (42.4%).
Nationally, 9Now is the No.1 commercial free-to-air BVOD platform, claiming People 25-54 (44.9%), People 16-39 (47.4%), Shoppers 18+ (43.3%) and Total People (43.4%).*
Nine Managing Director Streaming and Broadcast, Amanda Laing, said:
“Across news, sport and entertainment, Channel 9 and 9Now continue to grow audiences, deepen engagement and create content that resonates with Australians.”
“2027 is shaping up to be an enormous year for Channel 9 and 9Now and builds off the back of our ratings dominance in 2026. From January through to December, there is something for everyone.”
“In News, our new Today hosts will steer the program into a new era – keeping Australians informed from the moment they wake up.”
“In Sport, cricket, netball and basketball return to Nine with the 2027 men’s and women’s Ashes Series while a Netball World Cup in Sydney is set to ignite the city around the country’s largest participation sport for women.”
“The crown jewel of international rugby union returns to Australian soil for the first time since 2003. All Wallabies matches played in the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be on Channel 9 and 9Now, with full coverage of every single match on Stan Sport live and on-demand.”
“These events join our growing and premier sporting lineup in rugby league and Australian Open. And in Entertainment, our unscripted reality slate will continue to dominate ratings across Married At First Sight, The Block, and The Golden Bachelor.”
“This content sits at the heart of a broader streaming and broadcast engine with Channel 9, 9Now and Stan all working together to drive fandom, engagement and growth. Never is this evidenced more than the extension of some of our biggest shows on to Stan.”
“Our successful launch of MAFS: After the Dinner Party on Stan has created a new blueprint for further extensions to delight existing fans of our biggest shows and find new ones.”
“Next year we’re excited two of our biggest shows – The Block and Love Island Australia – will extend onto Stan for the first time with never-before-seen formats.”
9Network continues to capture unmatched audience scale, from mega-events like the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Australian Open, and a historic State of Origin series, to an East Coast sweep by 9News and entertainment hits like Married at First Sight, Travel Guides, Tipping Point and The Block.
9Network’s consistent performance underscores its unwavering commitment to informing, entertaining, and connecting audiences week after week. As we look ahead, the 9Network remains committed to delivering more groundbreaking content.
Carols in the Domain
The Salvation Army’s Carols in the Domain moves to Channel 9 and 9Now, with Ally Langdon and James Bracey hosting the 44th annual event.
The celebration will broadcast live from Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday, December 19, 2026, with performances, festive surprises and fireworks.
Married at First Sight
Married at First Sight returns for its 14th season, with Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken joined by new relationship expert Marryam Chehelnabi.
The series will continue with its established mix of Dinner Parties, Commitment Ceremonies and couples searching for lasting love.
The Block
The Block returns for season 23, with contestants taking on heritage restorations at Jacksons Hill in Sunbury, Victoria, following two years of new builds.
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft return, while The Block: The House Next Door will see former contestants tackle another renovation over the fence on Stan.
The Golden Bachelor
The Golden Bachelor Australia returns for a second season with two Golden Bachelors, giving the women the choice of which man they want to pursue.
Samantha Armytage returns as host as the new season introduces two different journeys to finding love.
The Floor
The Floor returns for a third season with 81 contestants competing in trivia battles for territory and a $200,000 prize.
Rodger Corser returns as host, with familiar faces including Peter Helliar, Kerri Pottharst, Kim Morgan-Short and Jess Losurdo among the contestants.
Tipping Point
Tipping Point Australia returns after winning the 2026 Logie Award for Most Popular Entertainment Program.
Todd Woodbridge is back to host as a new group of contestants takes on the iconic machine for cash and prizes.
Travel Guides
Travel Guides returns for 2027, with the cast visiting ten new destinations including the Pyramids of Giza, New Caledonia, Santorini and tropical North Queensland.
The returning Guides will be joined by new cast groups including Tom and Sarah-Jane from The Block and Olympic swimmers Cate and Bronte Campbell.
LIGHT: The Ian Roberts Story
New documentary LIGHT: The Ian Roberts Story explores the life and career of rugby league player Ian Roberts and his decision to publicly come out as gay in 1995 while still playing.
The documentary features interviews, archival footage and personal accounts examining the impact of his decision and its legacy.
Naked City: The Snake Pit
Naked City: The Snake Pit returns the crime documentary franchise with a three-part series examining contract killings, street executions and Australia’s criminal underworld.
Veteran crime journalist John Silvester leads the series, which also looks at the impact of violent crime on victims and their families.
Police
Police is a new observational documentary series following the Western Australia Police Force, with access to frontline and specialist policing.
The series follows officers through emergency callouts, community support and the realities of their daily work.
Sweat It Out!
Sweat It Out! explores the rise and fall of Australia’s Oz Rock scene, featuring artists and bands including AC/DC and Zoot.
The documentary uses rare archival footage and first-hand accounts from the people who helped build the Australian music scene.
Events That Changed Australia
Events That Changed Australia returns for a second season following its debut, examining more defining moments that have shaped the nation.
The series will again combine archival footage with accounts from journalists, eyewitnesses and first responders.
The 2027 Grammy Awards
The 2027 Grammy Awards are coming to Channel 9 and 9Now, broadcasting live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Australian viewers will have live access to performances and awards from the global music industry’s major annual event.
Emergency
Emergency returns for a new season following doctors and medical staff inside the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Emergency Department.
The series will again capture critical cases and the day-to-day pressure of frontline trauma care.
FLEX
FLEX returns for a second season, continuing its micro-reality look at Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and its fitness-focused residents.
Marcus, Henry and Sarah return alongside a new group, with daily micro-episodes on social media and full episodes weekly on 9Now.
A Current Affair
A Current Affair remains part of Nine’s 2027 news and current affairs lineup, with Ally Langdon hosting weeknights and Deb Knight hosting Saturdays.
Nine says the program remains the country’s No. 1 daily current affairs program heading into 2027.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes returns in 2027 as part of Nine’s ongoing news and current affairs offering.
The program will continue its established mix of investigative reporting, interviews and international stories.
Longform Current Affairs and Investigations
Nine will continue its investment in longform current affairs and investigative programming in 2027.
The slate forms part of the network’s broader news and current affairs offering across Channel 9 and 9Now.
9News Future News
Nine will continue its investment in 9News Future News as part of its 2027 news offering.
The initiative sits alongside Nine’s established news and current affairs programming across Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australian Open
The Australian Open returns to Nine, alongside coverage of all four Grand Slam tournaments.
The network will continue its multi-platform tennis coverage across Channel 9, 9Now and its broader sporting offering.
NRL
Nine’s NRL coverage continues in 2027 as part of its long-running rugby league offering.
The network will also continue its coverage of State of Origin and other major rugby league events.
State of Origin
State of Origin returns to Nine in 2027 as part of its rugby league coverage.
The series remains a major fixture across Channel 9 and 9Now.
World Athletics Championships
Nine will cover the World Athletics Championships as part of its 2027 sporting lineup.
The event joins the network’s broader coverage of major international sporting competitions.
The Ashes
The 2027 men’s and women’s Ashes Series will be part of Nine’s cricket coverage, with cricket returning to the network alongside netball and basketball.
The Ashes form part of what Nine describes as its biggest ever year of sport.
Netball
Netball and Super Netball return to Nine in 2027, with the sport forming part of the network’s expanded sporting offering.
The season will also lead into the Netball World Cup being held in Sydney.
Netball World Cup
The Netball World Cup comes to Sydney in 2027, with Nine carrying coverage of the tournament.
The event is one of two home World Cups highlighted as part of Nine’s major sporting year.
Swimming
Swimming is also included in Nine’s 2027 sporting lineup as the network builds towards the Los Angeles Olympics.
Coverage will sit alongside other international events and domestic tournaments forming part of the Road to LA.
Rugby World Cup
Nine will be the exclusive home of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, which returns to Australia for the first time since 2003.
Stan Sport will stream every match live and on demand, while Channel 9 and 9Now will carry half the tournament, including every Wallabies match, both semi-finals and the final.
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Nine will build towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with coverage of international events, domestic tournaments and longform storytelling as part of the Road to LA.
The network will follow Australian athletes across a range of sports in the lead-up to the Games.
100% Footy
100% Footy returns in 2027, with Nine describing the NRL program as its flagship primetime footy show.
A panel of rugby league figures will discuss and debate the biggest issues in the game.
Sunday Footy Show NRL
The NRL edition of The Sunday Footy Show returns with Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler among the regular panel.
The program will again feature news, views and previews throughout the NRL season, with “Turn It Up” also returning.
AFL Sunday Footy Show and Footy Classified
The AFL Sunday Footy Show enters its 35th season in 2027, continuing its coverage with expert analysis, guests and emerging talent.
Footy Classified also returns for another AFL season, covering breaking news and analysis.
The Block Auctions
The Block heads towards its 2026 auctions with five luxury family homes in Mount Eliza going under the hammer.
The season has featured high-end renovations, budget pressures and competition between the five teams ahead of auction day.
1 Euro House
1 Euro House sees Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer tackle a major renovation in the Italian village of Castronovo.
The pair will transform a property bought for one euro while working with local artisans and exploring Italian culture, craftsmanship and community.
Love Island Australia
Love Island Australia returns for an eighth season, moving to the Love Island USA villa in Fiji with Sophie Monk returning as host.
The new season introduces “The Power Couples”, while Love Island Australia: Unseen. Uncut. will offer daily unseen footage through a new Stan extension.
Jamie Durie’s Future House
Jamie Durie’s Future House returns for a second season, exploring building innovation, resilient design and the housing crisis.
The season includes a relocated heritage house, a shipping container project, a cyclone-resistant rebuild and a housing community for vulnerable single mothers.
Chefs Ahoy
New cooking competition Chefs Ahoy will be hosted by Peter Helliar, with two chefs competing in each episode aboard a Princess Cruises ship.
The series combines cooking and travel across destinations including Korea, Greece, Japan and Spain, with chefs including Miguel Maestre, Dan Hong, Minoli De Silva and Courtney Roulston competing.
2026 NRL Grand Final Day
The 2026 NRL Grand Final will be broadcast live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, with 16 hours of continuous coverage from Accor Stadium.
The coverage will include the NRL State Championship and NRLW Grand Final before the main NRL Grand Final, with pre-game entertainment from 6.30pm.
