Leigh Matthews joins FOX Footy as Super Saturday Live confirmed

With the release of 2025 AFL fixture, it has officially been confirmed that FOX Footy will be the only place to watch AFL exclusively live on Saturday’ nationally for the first eight rounds of the home and away season (nine weeks, inclusive of Opening Round).

In localised markets such as Victoria, FOX Footy’s exclusively live coverage on Saturdays will extend for the entirety of the home and away season – ushering in a new era as part of the landmark AFL rights deal – with bespoke commentary, graphics and 4K available for every game – for the first time on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

Super Saturday Live is a new offering for subscribers that will see live coverage on Fox Footy from midday to midnight every week including more analysis, programming and every blockbuster match, with no ad-breaks during play.

See below for a full breakdown of the number of weeks that have exclusively Live Super Saturday coverage per market (numbers are inclusive of Opening Round).

FOX Footy has also announced the following talent changes for season 2025:

• Leigh Matthews, previously with Nine’s Footy Furnace, will join FOX Footy.
• Garry Lyon to join Gerard Whateley as co-host of FOX Footy’s AFL 360.
• Jack Riewoldt moves into the hosting role every Monday for On the Couch alongside Jonathan Brown and Nathan Buckley.
• Gerard Whateley will call Friday matches for FOX Footy, partnering with commentator Anthony Hudson.

Managing Director FOX Sports Steve Crawley said: “There is no bigger name in the AFL than Leigh Matthews.  His playing and coaching career is unrivalled and when he talks – everyone pays attention. We’re honoured he’s chosen us to share his insights. We just hope Jason is comfortable having another ‘legend’ on the team.

“We’re expecting new subscribers in ‘25 and we can’t wait for them to enjoy the combination of Huddo and Gerard calling Friday nights. These two aren’t strangers to calling together, but a new combo for Fox Footy, we know our audiences will value their clear, accurate, and descriptive call.

“We’re proud of our bench, we’re thrilled Garry will be joining Gerard on AFL 360 and we can’t wait to have Jack joining our great Couch team as our new host.  It’s been a busy off-season and we’re not done yet.”

FOX Footy commentary and production will be available on all games for the first time along with no ad-breaks during play and every match will also be made available in 4K on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.