Seven deal for Kookaburras, Hockeyroos matches.

Seven has signed a two-year deal with Hockey Australia to broadcast all internationally sanctioned matches played by  the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos, as well as every match of the Hockey One League 2023 and 2024.

Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “Channel 7 viewers have long been absorbed by the fast pace, skill and athleticism of elite hockey, most notably when our national teams go for gold at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

“This new partnership with Hockey Australia will allow audiences to follow our home-grown stars from the grassroots of the game to the major championships.”

Hockey Australia chief executive officer, David Pryles said, “This is an exciting and significant day for hockey in Australia, as this agreement with the Seven Network will provide greater visibility and awareness of our national teams and the Hockey One League.

“Bringing all Kookaburras and Hockeyroos matches to 7plus will expose our world class teams and athletes to new audiences and make them accessible to more people more often, by being offered live and free.

“The Seven Network has an exceptional record and reputation for broadcasting sport and we look forward to working closely with them over the next two years.”

The first matches will be the Oceania Cup in Whangārei, New Zealand with the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos in a best-of-three series, streaming August 10-13 on 7plus.