Macarthur FC set for huge membership boost thanks to deal with Cabra-Vale Diggers

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Macarthur FC has announced a significant deal that will see its membership grow by 60,000.

The deal with community association Cabra-Vale Diggers Club, an organisation that includes the Campbelltown RSL, will mean that all the members of the Diggers club will also now be members of the Bulls.

The Cabra-Vale diggers club has 60,000 members who will now be entitled to access three Isuzu UTE A-League games for free, every season at the Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

At the same time, existing Bulls members will now receive reciprocal membership to the Cabra-Vale Diggers Club and the Campbelltown RSL.

The deal will now also see the Campbelltown RSL become the Bulls’ away games live site. A significant victory for the community that will be sure to help further entrench the Club with them.

Macarthur FC Chairman Gino Marra spoke of the community goals that this deal hopes to foster at the announcement.

“Cabra-Vale Diggers, for the last three years, have been supporters of our community programs,” he said via press release.

“This is a natural extension of our partnership with a club that cares about its community across the south-west. We are proud to partner with a club that has supported our region for over 98 years.”

Reflecting on this community commitment, Cabra-Vale Diggers Chairman Walter Robinson OAM applauded  the club and looked forward to the partnership expanding in the future.

“The Bulls in a short time have made the south-west their home. From over 50,000 kids going through their Bulls in Schools program to winning the Australia Cup they have made the south-west proud,” he added via press release.

“As a club that cares about its community and giving back to its members this is a great partnership which we look forward to growing and expanding in years to come. Campbelltown RSL is the home for its away games as a live site and we will look to expand this to Cabra-Vale Diggers Sports Arena bar.”

This is a huge step into the South Western Sydney community for the relatively new club. By siding with an entrenched community organisation that has nearly 100 years of experience, the Bulls will be making it clear that they are going to be here to stay.

This deal will open the door to introducing more people the beautiful game, where it will also hopefully help both organisations grow and prosper into the future. A win not only for football but also for the local community.

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SBS expands Australian Championship broadcast coverage for 2026

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The Australian Championship will enter its second season with an expanded broadcast partnership between Football Australia and SBS. The 2026 competition will feature two live SBS broadcasts in every round, marking an increase from the tournament’s debut season.

Thursday night football will form a key part of the new broadcast schedule. The opening match will see Preston Lions face Wollongong Wolves on October 15th, with the game broadcast live on SBS2 and SBS On Demand. Saturday football will also remain part of the free-to-air schedule; first up, Sutherland Sharks’ clash with South Melbourne on October 17th will be shown live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

The expanded agreement gives the competition a greater presence across SBS’s linear channels while retaining its full streaming coverage, with every match across the 2026 Australian Championship available live on SBS On Demand. The platform also provides full replays and highlights for viewers to access at their discretion.

In addition to SBS’ coverage, Football Australia will also stream the competition via YouTube.

The Australian Championship consists of a six-round group stage, finals beginning at quarter-finals from November 26, and a Grand Final scheduled currently between December 10-12.

It features 16 clubs from seven states and territories. The broadcast schedule places several historic fixtures in front of a national audience: South Melbourne will meet Sydney United 58 in a repeat of the 1999 NSL Grand Final, and Sydney Olympic and Marconi Stallions will also renew a rivalry that includes NSL Grand Final meetings in 1989 and 1990.

GIS Sydney continues to connect students with Australia’s sports industry

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Following the launch of its Sydney campus in 2025, the Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is continuing to establish itself in the nation’s sports industry. A leading provider of degrees and executive education in sport, GIS provides students the chance to study at two of Australia’s biggest sporting venues: Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Programs such as Sports Analytics and International Sports Business are delivered in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, and feature the chance for students to gain exclusive access to the sports industry.

More than 50 guest speakers have shared their experience with students studying at GIS Sydney, representing organisations like FIFA, Red Bull, Cricket Australia, and the AFL. While learning about the regional and national sports industry in the classroom, students have also had the chance to gain an international perspective through GIS’ signature Global Sports Summits, which have given Sydney students access to iconic sporting venues around the world from London to Miami.

Outside of the iconic venues students can call their classrooms, the organisation prioritises the real, industry placements needed to put theory into practice by providing each student with 140 hours of relevant work experience throughout their studies. Included in this are several sporting organisations who are keen to welcome GIS students on board, including the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA), Football Coaches Australia, and Basketball NSW.

GIS also has a partnership with popular network and app Yakka Sport to connect students with paid employment opportunities while they study.

Behind these advancements at the GIS Sydney campus is an Industry Advisory Board which features a host of experienced figures from the world of sport. Included in the Asia-Pacific branch is Chair James Rosengarten, GM of the Melbourne Renegades; Kevin Jang, Managing Director of CAA Stellar Korea; and Brad Lloyd, GM of the Carlton Football Club.

Since launching, GIS’ Sydney campus has ultimately combined its locations and industry connections to provide the next generation of sports professionals with the knowledge, network, and confidence to tackle the rapidly evolving sports industry.

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