The Queensland Firebirds are one of Super Netball’s oldest teams, having been established in 1996, and currently play their home games at Nissan Arena in Brisbane.
The Firebirds will enter the 2024 Super Netball season as one of three teams that have yet to win the premiership, and with another year of experience and an improved roster, the outlook is brighter.
To stay updated on the Queensland Firebirds, this guide will have information on their next match on the 2024 Super Netball schedule, TV fixtures, broadcast rights, and online streaming options.
What time is the Queensland Firebirds game today on TV?
Fortunately, there are several options for watching Queensland Firebirds games in Australia, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
In this section you will find the next round of Firebirds’ 2024 Super Netball fixtures, with the dates, times, venues and providers that will be carrying these games live today.
| Netball Game | Date/Time (AEST) | TV Service |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbirds vs Firebirds | Live: Sat, 13 Apr, 6:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Firebirds vs Giants | Live: Sat, Apr. 20, 5:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Firebirds vs. Swifts | Live: Sun, Apr. 28, 2:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
Queensland Firebirds Broadcast Guide and Netball streaming rights
The 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season kicks off the 13th of April and includes 14 rounds. The 2024 Finals begin on the 20th of July with the Major and Minor Semi-finals, and culminate on the 3rd of August with the Grand Final.
In a broadcasting deal that extends until the end of 2027, the Australian TV rights for the Queensland Firebirds and 2024 Super Netball season have been secured by Fox Sports.
Fortunately, there are several options for watching Fox Sports in Australia, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra and Kayo Sports.
Additionally, all Firebirds games from all rounds, including the finals, will be available to watch live and ad-break free.
If you miss out on the live action there’s no need to worry, because mini replays of every game will be scheduled later on TV (Foxtel), or available at your convenience on-demand (Kayo).
| Streaming Service | Live Games | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel | All 60 games live | Yes |
| Kayo Sports | All 60 games live | Yes |
| Kayo Freebies | 18 games (Select games, All Finals and Grand Final Live) | Yes |
| Free to Air | None | No |
Watch the Queensland Firebirds live online with Foxtel Now
Super Netball on Fox Sports can be accessed via Foxtel iQ and Foxtel Now.
To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of sport, entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
You also have the choice to watch the Queensland Firebirds online using Foxtel Now, which currently has a free trial for new members. This option includes the ability to stream Netball games using the Foxtel Go app.
FeaturedFox Sports comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after any free trial have expired.
Devices available to Foxtel Now users include mobile phones, tablets, PC and Macs, Smart TV’s, Chromecast, Airplay and PlayStation 4.
Stream the Queensland Firebirds live on Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports gives you access to the same Super Netball broadcasts as Foxtel (every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play) so you can stream the Queensland Firebirds live or on-demand.
Devices available to Kayo users include select PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones and tablets and more.
New subscribers can watch Queensland Firebirds games on Kayo with a free trial.
Likewise, Kayo does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it. All you need to decide between the Kayo One vs Kayo Basic plan.
For fans who want to catch up on the action, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20 minute recap after the final whistle has been blown.
Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers, and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout matches in real-time.
Watch Queensland Firebirds games live with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are available through Telstra by simply adding them to your account.
The Foxtel from Telstra service offers the exact same Super Netball programming as a standard Foxtel service, and is available with the purchase of a twelve-month subscription.
Similarly, Foxtel Now from Telstra is generally available at a reduced monthly rate, and sometimes can be acquired without a lock-in contract. To access live AFL games using Foxtel Now from Telstra you will need to pay for the Foxtel Now Essentials Pack and then add the Sports HD Pack.
Likewise, the Kayo Sports on Telstra package often includes a cancel anytime feature. To access Kayo Sports on Telstra simply choose between either Kayo Basic or the Kayo Premium plans.
On what devices can I watch the Queensland Firebirds?
If your device has a screen, it’s probably supported by both Foxtel and Kayo.
Check out the complete list of supporting devices.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Hubbl: Yes – available on both the small device and Hubbl Glass
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
