Watch free-to-air TV online in Australia: ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now and 10 (2026)

Updated 30 October 2026 · 6 min read · StreamAussie team

You don't need an antenna to watch Australia's free-to-air channels. Every network streams its main channels live, plus a big on-demand library, through its own free app. All you need is a free account and an internet connection. This guide covers free-to-air streaming in Australia for each network, the devices they work on and the catches to know about.

01Each service in a nutshell

ABC iview

Live ABC channels and the full ABC catalogue: news, kids' shows, drama and documentaries, with no ads. You need to sign in with a free ABC account.

SBS On Demand

Live SBS channels plus one of the biggest free libraries in the country, including world movies and international series. Free account required.

7plus, 9Now and 10

The commercial networks stream their main channels live and offer catch-up and box sets, supported by ads. Network 10 renamed its streaming service from 10 Play to simply "10" in 2025.

02Devices they work on

• Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Hisense, TCL, Sony and others, from the TV's app store.
• Streaming sticks and boxes: Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV and Apple TV.
• Phones, tablets and computers: the apps or each network's website.
• Freeview Plus: TVs connected to an antenna can open catch-up content straight from the channel with the red button.

03Things to know

• Australia only: live streams and most shows are geo-blocked outside Australia.
• Live sport: big events on free-to-air are usually streamed live too, but some rights only allow broadcast on TV, so a match may be blocked online.
• Ads: the commercial apps show ads during live TV and on-demand shows; ABC iview doesn't.
• Data: HD streaming uses about 3 GB an hour, which matters on satellite or mobile plans. See our NBN speed guide.

04Free-to-air streaming plus IPTV

Many Aussie households use the free apps for local news and shows and add an IPTV plan for international channels and extra entertainment on the same TV. If you're cutting back on paid TV, our Foxtel alternatives guide compares the options.

06Frequently asked questions

Can I watch free-to-air TV without an antenna in Australia?

Yes. ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now and 10 all stream their main channels live for free over the internet.

Do I need an account for ABC iview?

Yes. You need to sign in with a free ABC account to watch, as with the other networks' apps.

What happened to 10 Play?

In 2025 Network 10 renamed 10 Play to simply "10". It's the same free service at 10.com.au.

Can I watch Australian free-to-air TV overseas?

Live streams and most shows are geo-blocked outside Australia.

Which devices support free-to-air streaming apps?

Most Smart TVs, Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV, Apple TV, phones, tablets and web browsers.