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Draft:2026 in Australian television

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This is a list of Australian television-related events, debuts, finales, and cancellations that are scheduled to occur in 2026, the 71st year of continuous operation of television in Australia.

Events

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January

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The first edition of Seven National News at Noon airs on the Seven Network. The program is presented by Natarsha Belling.

Premieres

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Domestic series

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List of domestic television series premieres
Program Airdate Network Source
Rivals: Sport vs. Sport March 1 Kayo Sports [1]
ABC National Forum March 9 ABC TV [2]
SAS: Australia vs England April 29 Seven Network [3]
My Reno Rules April 21 Seven Network [4]

International series

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Documentaries

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Specials

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Channels and streaming services

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New channels/streaming services

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Rebranding channels/streaming services

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Closed channels

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Programming changes

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Changes to network affiliation

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Criterion for inclusion in the following list is that Australian premiere episodes will air in Australia for the first time on a new channel. This includes when a program is moved from a free-to-air network's primary channel to a digital multi-channel, as well as when a program moves between subscription television channels – provided the preceding criterion is met. Ended television series which change networks for repeat broadcasts are not included in the list.

List of domestic television series which changed network affiliation
Program Date New network Previous network Source
List of international television programs which changed network affiliation
Program Date New network Previous network Country of origin Source
General Hospital 1 January 10Play W United States [5]
All HBO content 31 March 7Plus HBO Max [6]
Friends 7Plus
The Big Bang Theory 7Plus

Subscription premieres

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Returning programs

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Endings

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Deaths

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Name Date of death Age Broadcasting notability Source
Anna dePeyster 17 February 81 Former wife of media business magnate Rupert Murdoch; helped Rupert make business decisions [7][8]

References

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  1. ↑ Perry, Kevin (2026-02-04). "Can RIVALS finally settle which football code rules Australia?". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  2. ↑ "A polite if modest start for ABC National Forum | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  3. ↑ "SAS: Aus v Eng: promo | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  4. ↑ "Dr Chris Brown to host My Reno Rules | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  5. ↑ Knox, David (22 October 2024). "10 Play to screen General Hospital from January". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Idato, Michael (15 March 2025). "And just like that … some of your favourite TV shows are moving house". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  7. ↑ Barnes, Mike (2026-02-20). "Anna de Peyster, Author and Second Wife of Rupert Murdoch, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  8. ↑ "Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81". www.bbc.com. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-02-27.