AFLW superstars Arnell, Randall and Kearney join Fox Footy and Kayo Sports for 2026 AFLW season

Jess Webster Chyloe Kurdas Lauren Wood Kelli Underwood Lauren Arnell and Taylor Smith CREDIT JAMES WILTSHIRE AFL PHOTOS

FOX FOOTY AND KAYO SPORTS UNVEIL BIGGEST EVER AFLW COVERAGE FOR 2026 SEASON

WITH AFLW SUPERSTARS ARNELL, RANDALL AND KEARNEY JOINING THE TEAM

EVERY GAME. EVERY FINAL. EVERY MOMENT. LIVE ON FOX FOOTY.

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The 2026 NAB AFLW premiership season gets underway on Sunday August 9, with Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS - part of DAZN Australia - set to deliver every game of the season live, including every final and the Grand Final.

As the competition reaches new heights, Fox Footy's unrivalled coverage will be led by an all-star line-up of experts, headlined by the additions of AFLW greats Lauren Arnell, Chelsea Randall and Emma Kearney, who join almost 90 female on-air talent at the network, ahead of the new season.

The trio brings more than 500 AFLW games, multiple Premierships, All-Australian honours and extensive leadership experience, strengthening a commentary team that combines the biggest names in the game with some of Australia's most respected broadcasters.

Joining them across the season are AFLW stars Ruby Schleicher, Ellie Blackburn, Meg McDonald, Jordy Allen, Bonnie Toogood and Taylor Smith. With Australian Hall of Fame member Debbie Lee alongside Chyloe Kurdas, Nikki Harwood, Daniel Harford and Will Schofield, with Kelli Underwood, Jess Webster, Ben Waterworth, Adam Papalia and Joel Peterson calling the action. 

The 2026 season also marks another milestone for Kayo SPORTS and DAZN Australia’s commitment to women's sport and women in sports broadcasting.

This year, at least 25 women will feature across Fox Footy's AFL and AFLW coverage in presenting, commentary, boundary riding and special comments roles. Across the Foxtel Group's coverage of AFL, AFLW, NRL, NRLW, international cricket, the BBL, WBBL and Super Netball, almost 90 women will take on on-air roles throughout the year – an unmatched commitment by any Australian broadcaster.

The strength of Fox Footy's coverage reflects the continued evolution of the AFLW competition, with the game's talent pipeline producing the deepest pool of elite players the competition has seen.

Last weekend's Australia v Ireland AFLW international was Kayo SPORTS and Foxtel’s biggest AFLW audience on record.

Fans can watch every AFLW match throughout the 2026 season live on Fox Footy, including every final and the Grand Final, with expert analysis, comprehensive pre and post-game coverage and every big moment from the season.

General Manager – Fox Footy, Michael Neill, said:

"After the huge success of the Australia v Ireland international, the AFLW has never been in a stronger position. Every season the standard rises again, and the quality of footy continues to reach new levels as the pathways mature and more elite athletes come into the competition.

"We're thrilled to welcome Lauren Arnell, Chelsea Randall and Emma Kearney to Fox Footy. They are champions of the game who have helped shape AFLW from day one, and their experience and insight will add another dimension to our coverage.

"Our coverage is built around the best people in the game. We're proud to have assembled one of the strongest and most experienced teams in Australian sports broadcasting."

FOX FOOTY'S 2026 AFLW TEAM

Play-by-play callers

  • Kelli Underwood

  • Jess Webster

  • Ben Waterworth

  • Joel Peterson

  • Adam Papalia

Expert commentators

  • Lauren Arnell

  • Chelsea Randall

  • Emma Kearney

  • Ruby Schleicher

  • Ellie Blackburn

  • Meg McDonald

  • Jordy Allen

  • Bonnie Toogood

  • Taylor Smith

  • Chyloe Kurdas

  • Debbie Lee

  • Nikki Harwood 

  • Daniel Harford

  • Will Schofield

Boundary

  • Lauren Wood

  • Megan Waters

  • Sarah Burt

  • Steph Clarkson

  • Alexia Pesce

  • Monique Van Der Heyden 

  • Jess Stewart

  • Keirra Trompf

  • Bonnie Raynor

  • Sarah Karaoglu

The 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership season begins on Sunday, August 9, with every game of the season, every final and the Grand Final live on Fox Footy, available on Kayo SPORTS and BINGE, as part of DAZN Australia.