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Find out what’s coming up across sport on 10 Play in October

Our busiest and best month is just around the corner with the NBL24 set to tip off, the Liberty A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League are back plus our Socceroos AND Matildas are both set to take to the pitch.

The A-Leagues are BACK!

The 2023/24 season is almost upon is with the Liberty A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men beginning in October.

We are not far from kick off now with the Liberty A-League season set to get underway on October 14, followed by the Isuzu UTE A-League six days later.

Watch the A-Leagues live and free on 10 Play

Liberty A-League Women

Following a record-breaking 2022/23 season that saw more games, goals and fans than ever before, the Liberty A-League Women will kick off on 14-15 October with a standalone weekend of games in major stadiums to celebrate women’s football.

2023/24 Liberty A-League Women Fixtures

Click for details on How to Watch the Liberty A-League Women's on 10 Play and Paramount+

The regular season has also been extended to 22 games - in line with global benchmarks - as the Central Coast Mariners rejoin the league and become the third new team to join the league in as many seasons. With the addition of a twelfth team, the Finals Series has also been expanded from four to six teams, with the format to mirror the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

All eyes will be on  Sydney FC to see whether they can go back-to-back with one of the standout CommBank Matildas in Cortnee Vine leading the team in the middle of the park.

Five players to look out for in the 2023/24 Liberty A-League Women

Read: 10 Play Exclusive with Rebekah Stott

Kyah Simon will star for the Mariners in the upcoming Liberty A-League Women season. Credit: Central Coast Mariners

 Isuzu UTE A-League Men

The Isuzu UTE A-League Men will kick off their season the week after the women, on the weekend of 20-22 October, as the league returns following a record-breaking Finals Series in May, including an all-time record for the men’s Elimination Final.

Season Preview: 2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League

2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League Men Fixtures

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Brian Kaltak: The Central Coast star and role model

O'Shea flourishing at a refreshed Roar

Watch: The People’s Club: 20 Years of Adelaide United

Watch the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Liberty A-League Women live across 10 Play and Paramount+

CommBank Matildas return to Perth on the path to Paris 2024

The CommBank Matildas will soon return to Network 10 as they commence their qualification for the Paris 2024™ Olympic Games in Perth this October.

From 23 October – 1 November 2023, HBF Park and Optus Stadium will witness Australia take on some of Asia’s best nations in Chinese Taipei, Philippines and IR Iran in a round-robin tournament.

CommBank Matildas return to Perth on the path to Paris 2024

Matildas and Socceroos Action Coming Up Across Network 10 and Paramount+

Revisit all the best Matildas Moments

All of the CommBank Matildas' matches will be broadcast live and free on Network 10 and Paramount+ with the remaining matches available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.

Watch the CommBank Matildas' Asian Olympic Qualifiers live and free on Network 10 and Paramount+

Watch the Matildas' Asian Olympic Qualifiers live and free on 10 Play

CommBank Matildas Hub

CommBank Matildas fixtures LIVE and free on 10 Play

Socceroos head to London to take on England and NZ

The next International Window sees the Subway Socceroos head to London as they prepare to meet both England and New Zealand on October 14 and October 18 (AEDT).

Relive all the action from the Socceroos October matches

Relive all the action from the Mexico vs Socceroos match

It has been quite some time since the Socceroos last faced off against England with the 2016 friendly at the Stadium of Light, the last time they met. It was The Three Lions who came out on top on that occasion.

Their upcoming match will see the Socceroos play at Wembley for the very first time.

Watch all the action unfold on Sunday, 14 October with kick off at 0545 AEDT on 10 and 10 Play.

Watch the Subway Socceroos live and free on Network 10

Graham Arnold's side will then turn their attention to the Ashes Trophy as they face the All Whites at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium four days later.

The latest match between the trans-Tasman rivals follows the two-game Centenary celebration in 2022 which saw the Socceroos come out victorious on both occasions.

Watch all the action unfold on Wednesday, 18 October with kick off at 0545 AEDT on 10 and 10 Play.

Watch the Subway Socceroos live and free on Network 10 and 10 Play

Socceroos set to face England at Wembley

Socceroos to meet All Whites in London

Subway Socceroos Fixtures

The Showdown: Australia Cup Final

We are only days away from the 'big one' with the Australia Cup Final on the horizon.

Check out 10 Play's comprehensive preview of the showcase event which will be live on 10 and 10 Play on Saturday, 7 October.

Australia Cup Final 2023: Preview

In the meantime, relive all the action from the competition so far.

Catch up with all the action from the Australia Cup Semi Finals

Catch up with all the action from the Australia Cup Quarter Finals

Catch up with all the action from the Australia Cup Round of 16

Catch up with all the action from the Australia Cup Round of 32

Watch the Australia Cup Final live and free on 10 and 10 Play

Australia Cup 2023 - Fixtures

Australia Cup 2023 Key Dates Confirmed

How to Watch Australia Cup on 10 Play

Powerchair Football World Cup live and free on 10 Play

The FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 will be streamed live and free across 10 Play this October as the best teams from around the world arrive down under in Sydney to compete for the title.

It has been a long wait since the last World Cup with COVID forcing a two year delay of the showcase event in Sydney which was originally scheduled to be held in 2021.

France are the reigning champions after toppling hosts United States of America in Florida back in 2017. It was at that World Cup which Australia announced themselves on the world stage as they secured a fourth spot finish.

The Third Place Playoff and Final on Friday, October 20 will be available to stream live and free on 10 Play!

FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 Fixtures

How to Watch the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023

Poweroos Hub

Watch the final stages of the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 live and free on 10 Play this October!

NBL24: New Season Tips-Off

The tip-off for the 2023/2024 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season is only days away, and from Sunday, 1 October fans can catch two explosive NBL matches every Sunday streamed live on 10 Play.

NBL Is Back On 10 And 10 Play

From 2pm each Sunday, four hours of high-octane basketball will be available LIVE and free to sport-lovers and adrenaline-junkies alike.

Supporters will have a front row seat to the biggest games of the season, as the NBL’s best, battle it out for the coveted 2023/2024 championship.

Plus, go behind the scenes of the NBL's 2024 season with some amazing access into the next generation of superstar NBL Next Star players aiming to make it big and get drafted into the NBA.

Watch the We Got Next: Inside NBL24 series on 10 Play

Find the 2023/24 Hungry Jack’s NBL Sunday Hoops Fixtures here

Learn more about how to watch Hungry Jack's NBL Sunday Hoops on 10 Play

Check out 10 Play's NBL Hub

NBL Sunday Hoops 2023/24 LIVE and free on 10 Peach and 10 Play every Sunday from October 1

Australian MotoGP 2023

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is back at Phillip Island for another action-packed weekend.

Preview: The 2023 Australian MotoGP

The 2023 Australian MotoGP™ Live From Phillip Island

Network 10's coverage will see all the action covered for the weekend - beginning at 1pm AEDT on Saturday, 21 October and carrying through until lights out on the Sunday.

MotoGP Hub on 10 Play

Find the MotoGP Race Calendar here

How To Watch MotoGP On 10 Play

Watch Craig Goodwin shine in the RSL

You will notice a familiar name is back in the Roshn Saudi League after Socceroos star Craig Goodwin has returned to the competition following his departure from Adelaide United.

The lightning quick winger is back at one of his former clubs in Al Wehda, which currently sit in 8th. He had a second debut to remember, coming off the bench to have an instant impact in his side's 4-2 win over Damac.

Read More: Match Days 1-7 Review

Craig Goodwin got off to the perfect start on his return to the Roshn Saudi League

Elsewhere, we will begin October with a meeting of two former teammates as Roberto Firmino's Al Ahli host Jordan Henderson's Al Ettifaq on Sunday, 1 October with kick off at 0500 AEDT.

We will then get to see Firmino's side back in action a week later as they face off against the might of Al Ittihad which boast Kante, Fabinho as well as Benzema in their ranks.

To find out more about the 2023/24 season, catch up with all our latest guides below.

Watch the 2023/24 Roshn Saudi League live and free on 10 Play

Guide: Roshn Saudi League on 10 Play

Key Players to Watch in the 2023/24 Roshn Saudi League Season

All You Need to Know about the Roshn Saudi League on 10 Play

2023/24 Roshn Saudi League Fixtures

How To Watch the Roshn Saudi League and King's Cup on 10 Play

AFC Cup Action Continues on 10 Play

Watch our Isuzu UTE A-League sides battle it out as the AFC Cup group stage action continues in October.

AFC Cup Hub

2023/24 AFC Cup Fixtures

How To Watch The 2023/24 AFC Cup

Watch the 2023/24 AFC Cup Draw

It was a disappointing start for the Mariners who fell short to Terengganu in their first match while it was a much better result for Macarthur in Myanmar.

AFC Cup: Match Day 1 Review

Central Coast Mariners will feature in the 2023/24 AFC Cup - Live and Free on 10 Play

Both Central Coast and Macarthur will be hosting Filipino opposition in Match Day 2 with the Mariners coming up against Stallion Laguna on Wednesday, 4 October with kick off at 1900 AEDT before Bulls take on Dynamic Herb Cebu at the same time a day later.

The following Match Day will see Central Coast return to Industree Group Stadium as they host Bali United on Thursday, 26 October before Macarthur travel to Phnom Penh at the later kick off time of 2300 AEDT.

Guide: AFC Competitions on 10 Play and Paramount+

Watch our Isuzu UTE A-League clubs battle it out in the 2023/24 AFC Cup live and free on 10 Play

Bellator Reaches Milestone Event

5,300 days and nearly 3,500 MMA bouts will have passed on the illustrious road from Bellator 1 to Bellator 300.

On Sunday, October 8 (AEDT), San Diego’s Pechanga Arena will host the culmination of over 14 years of mixed martial arts excellence, which for the first-time ever, includes four massive world championship fights for the promotion’s historic 300th event.

Bellator 300: Main Card Confirmed

Watch Bellator 300 live and free on 10 Play on Sunday, October 8 (AEDT)

Bellator - 2023 Events Schedule 

Bellator – Past Events Library

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