StreamKayo Alternatives 2026: Kayo Price, What's Included & Cheaper Options
Kayo is the biggest sports streaming service in Australia, with every AFL and NRL game, cricket, F1 and dozens of other sports. In February 2026 its prices changed, and many websites still show the old figures. This guide explains how much Kayo costs in 2026, the difference between Standard and Premium, what's included and what isn't, how to cancel, and the cheapest legal ways to watch your sport.
Quick answer: Kayo price 2026
- Kayo Standard: $29.99 a month, one stream in HD.
- Kayo Premium: $45.99 a month, two streams and 4K (up more than $5 on 5 February 2026).
- Included: every AFL and NRL game, cricket, F1, Supercars, NBA, NFL, NBL, Super Netball, golf majors and more.
- Not included: UFC pay-per-view ($59.95 extra via Main Event) and the Premier League (on Stan Sport).
Kayo Standard vs Premium
Both Kayo plans include exactly the same sport; the difference is how many screens you can watch on at once and the picture quality.
| Plan | Price | Streams at once | Quality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayo Standard | $29.99/month | 1 | HD | One person or one TV |
| Kayo Premium | $45.99/month | 2 | HD and 4K | Households, 4K TVs |
The prices took effect on 5 February 2026. Standard stayed at about $30 (technically a 1-cent drop to $29.99), while Premium rose by more than $5. Kayo has also offered a paid third-screen add-on for Premium subscribers. Neither plan has a lock-in contract, so you can subscribe for a season and cancel afterwards.
Do you need Premium? Only if two people in your home regularly watch different games at the same time, or if you want AFL, NRL and Supercars in 4K on a large TV. For most single viewers, Standard is enough. You can switch plans in your account at any time, so it's easy to start on Standard and upgrade for finals season if you need to.
What's included in Kayo
Kayo streams more than 50 sports, with every AFL and NRL game live as the headline attraction.
- AFL: every game live, including finals, with many matches in 4K for Premium subscribers.
- NRL: every game live, plus State of Origin and the World Club Challenge.
- Cricket: Fox Cricket coverage, including Australian international cricket and the Big Bash.
- Motorsport: Formula 1 (every session) and Supercars (every race in 4K).
- US sport: NBA, NFL and more.
- Also: NBL, Suncorp Super Netball, every golf major, MMA and many other sports.
Kayo has also offered "Kayo Freebies", a selection of events you can watch with a free account. What's free changes regularly, so check the app.
What's not included in Kayo
| Sport | Where it is | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| UFC pay-per-view main cards | Main Event (buy through Kayo or Foxtel) | $59.95 per event |
| UFC prelims and Fight Nights | Paramount+ | from $7.99/month |
| Premier League, FA Cup | Stan Sport | from $32/month |
| Champions League | Stan Sport | from $32/month |
More detail in our guides: UFC PPV price in Australia, Stan Sport price and what happened to Optus Sport.
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Kayo vs Foxtel
Kayo and Foxtel's sport packages show largely the same Fox Sports coverage; Kayo streams it on almost any device without a contract, while Foxtel delivers it through a Foxtel iQ box. Kayo suits most people who only want sport and don't want a set-top box or a long-term contract. Foxtel can make sense if you also want Foxtel's entertainment channels on one box or if your internet is unreliable. Both are part of Foxtel Group, which is now owned by DAZN.
Free and cheaper ways to watch
- Free-to-air footy: Seven shows selected AFL games and Nine selected NRL games, also streamed on 7plus and 9Now.
- Kayo Freebies: a free Kayo account gives access to selected events at no cost.
- Subscribe for the season: there's no lock-in, so cancel when your sport's season ends and come back next year.
- Stay on Standard: unless you really need two streams or 4K, Standard saves $16 a month.
- Look for bundles and offers: new customers are often offered a discounted first month, and some telcos have bundled Kayo with their plans.
When to subscribe: the Kayo sports calendar
Because Kayo has no lock-in contract, subscribing only during your sport's season is the easiest way to save. Approximate seasons:
| Sport | Season | Months on Kayo Standard | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | March to late September | 7 | about $210 |
| NRL | March to early October | 7–8 | about $210–240 |
| Cricket | November to March | 4–5 | about $120–150 |
| Formula 1 | March to early December | 9–10 | about $270–300 |
| Everything, all year | 12 months | 12 | about $360 |
An AFL fan who cancels after the Grand Final and comes back in March saves about $150 a year compared with paying all year. Season dates vary slightly each year, so check fixtures before you cancel.
Devices and streaming quality
Kayo works on smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Android TV and Google TV), Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, Telstra TV, phones, tablets and web browsers. For HD, a stable connection of about 10 Mbps per stream is enough; for 4K on Premium, aim for 25 Mbps or more. Live sport buffers more easily than on-demand video, so use a wired connection or strong Wi-Fi for big games, and close other streams in the house if two people are watching on Premium.
What's new on Kayo in 2026
Alongside the price change, Kayo added more 4K and new events for 2026. According to Kayo's announcements, every NRL game is live with enhanced 4K coverage, and the World Club Challenge is included. AFL coverage includes a new WA vs VIC Origin match and the Wildcard Weekend, live and in 4K. Supercars has a 14-event season with every race in 4K, and the F1 season is covered in full. Kayo also introduced a new electronic program guide (EPG) to make it easier to see what's on across its channels. Most 4K coverage is only available on the Premium plan, so that's the main reason to upgrade if you have a 4K TV.
How to cancel Kayo
How you cancel depends on how you pay. If you signed up directly on the Kayo website, log in at kayosports.com.au, go to your account's subscription settings and choose to cancel. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, Google Play or another provider such as a telco, you need to cancel through that provider instead. After cancelling, you can keep watching until the end of the period you've already paid for, and you can resubscribe at any time with the same account.
Thinking about a cheap "Kayo IPTV" instead? Services that sell every AFL, NRL and Fox Sports channel with thousands of others for a few dollars a month don't have the rights. Under section 115A of the Copyright Act, Foxtel Group and other rights holders regularly get Federal Court orders forcing Australian ISPs to block piracy sites and IPTV services, and there's no refund when a stream stops working mid-game.
More in our guide Is IPTV legal in Australia?
Frequently asked questions
How much is Kayo in 2026?
Kayo Standard $29.99 a month and Kayo Premium $45.99 a month, since 5 February 2026.
What's the difference between Kayo Standard and Premium?
Same sport; Standard is one stream in HD, Premium two streams and 4K.
Is UFC on Kayo?
UFC PPV main cards can be bought through Main Event on Kayo for $59.95 each, but aren't included in the subscription. Prelims and Fight Nights are on Paramount+.
How do I cancel my Kayo subscription?
On the Kayo website if you signed up there; otherwise through Apple, Google or the provider you pay through. You keep access until the end of the billing period.
Who owns Kayo?
Kayo was launched by Streamotion, Foxtel Group's streaming business; Foxtel Group is now owned by DAZN.
Does Kayo have a free trial?
Not for everyone; eligible new customers are often offered a short free trial or discounted first month.
Sources and method
Prices and content checked in October 2026 against Kayo announcements and Australian media and comparison sites. Older pages still list Kayo's pre-February 2026 prices; we use the current ones. We don't receive commission from Kayo, Foxtel or Stan.
- Kayo price change, February 2026: EFTM, WhistleOut
- Kayo plans and content: Finder
- UFC in Australia: Finder
- Stan Sport price: Mumbrella
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