It also features rugby, the UEFA Champions League, motorsports, cycling and equestrian, just to name a few. The platform’s movie library is pretty great too, with many new and classic films to watch. There’s also a growing number of Stan-produced feature films on offer, like Nitram, a psychological drama and True History of the Kelly Gang, which is, you guessed it, based on the adventures of Ned Kelly and co.
To get access to Stan Sport you do have to get a base Stan plan first. From here, you need to add the Stan Sport package to your subscription good for an additional $15/month. Stan Sport first came to be following a deal that saw Stan and its co-owner Nine Entertainment secure a three-year contract with Rugby Australia to broadcast all rugby union matches. All rugby union matches can be viewed live on Stan Sport and a select few will be available to watch on a free-to-air basis on the Nine Network.
Depending on the subscription plan that you use, you may also be able to download content to multiple devices which allows you to watch content offline and avoids data usage from your mobile device while on the go. Stan also says that internet connectivity issues can increase the amount of data used, so it may be worth planning ahead if you are travelling or visiting somewhere with limited internet access. From thrilling football matches to intense rugby competitions, the platform strives to deliver an immersive viewing experience for sports fans across Australia. But of course, whilst Stan Sport can boast the exclusive rights to several big sports and leagues, it doesn’t quite have everything.
Stan Sport will cost an additional $15 per month, but is only available to purchase alongside a Stan subscription, meaning it will cost you upwards of $25 per month to catch the sporting action, depending on which Stan plan you sign up to. Below is a breakdown of the available Stan plans and the features included. But if you’re still not sure about which service to sign up to, why not check out our ratings on the best Pay TV and streaming services in Australia to help see exactly what’s available in the increasingly crowded market. Potentially the biggest drawcard for Stan is its focus on home-grown content, with plenty of Aussie names, producers and locations getting a run on the platform.
Stan’s plans cater to different budgets, but if you’re signing up to Stan for the Sports add-on, then it may be best to sign up for the lowest plan so your monthly spend isn’t too extreme. Stan Sport — AU$15 + base subscriptionThis AU$15 p/m add-on could be worth the investment for sports fanatics. Again, this is an optional add-on, so it could be worth it if you’re heavily involved during the busy sporting seasons of the year. Standard — AU$17 p/mWith a Standard plan, Stan allows you to stream on three devices simultaneously in HD resolution. Coming in at AU$12 p/m, Stan’s Basic plan allows you to watch SD resolution on one screen at a time.
If you’re looking to watch while on the go, you can also stream via mobile devices, with Stan Sport compatible with iOS devices running iOS 11+ and Android devices running Android 4.4+. Stan Sport is an add-on to the existing Stan platform that will focus on sporting events, matches and highlights. Currently, the platform streams rugby, tennis, football and motorsport as its main sporting categories, but with more sports likely to be acquired down the line. Launched as an add-on to the Stan platform, Stan Sport looks to be the home for all-things rugby union and tennis, as well as venturing into other sporting codes.