Foxtel turns 30, win a free subscription. | Television tonight

EXCLUSIVE:

Foxtel celebrates its 30th anniversary in Australia on Thursday.

That’s three decades of local committees, entertainment, sports and news.

All week long Television tonight will mark the occasion with a look back at content and technology, revolutionizing the way Australians were informed and entertained.

There will also be big giveaways of a 12 month subscription to Foxtel* to three lucky readers.

Sam Neill: “I’m always happy to work with Foxtel. We’re going back a while. This week we remember the great Brian Walsh who was absolutely at the heart of everything Foxtel did, and we look forward to the upcoming documentary about the man himself The great entertainer. Our last outing was ‘The Twelve. Cape Rock Killers‘, and of course don’t forget to catch up on this on none other than Foxtel when you’re in Australia.”

Brooke Satchwell said: “Foxtel is family to me. Front and back of ‘house’. Honored to share a ‘Professional Birthday’ – it’s heartwarming and humbling to reflect on the opportunities, relationships and growth Foxtel provides during this milestone 30 years. Foxtel’s passion for creating rich, world-class, homegrown content has inspired me both as an artist and as a member of the audience educated, uplifted and inspired. From the ongoing nurturing and evolutionary professional space they have in front of our industry practitioners to the stories of ‘us’ that have reached Australian audiences – the commitment is real. By consistently and courageously investing wholeheartedly in OUR questions, our hearts, our humor, dynamism, integrity and willfulness – Foxtel continues to prove that we are ourselves not having to compromise to resonate globally. This will forever be encapsulated for me by a memory of the waning hours of one AACTA Awards where I stood alone in the Fox Studios parking lot, exhausted, torn between hastily magic-pasted last-minute changes, a broken transportation app, and a statue…. There was Walshie. “Come on buddy, I’ll give you a ride.” Somehow it came to pass that all three passengers (including our Uber driver Ray) were Scorpios (roll your eyes if you will) – but what followed was a thoughtful, hilarious, heartfelt, open conversation about all things life and being human, as three spontaneously connected passengers traveled home in the dark. Happy Birthday to everyone at Foxtel and thank you very much. Go, good thing.”

FOX Footy Sarah Jones: “Being part of the FOX Footy team has been life-changing. Being the first woman to host a AFL match on Australian TV I’ve been given the opportunity to carve a path in the sport I love. Our incredible team continues to raise the bar for sports broadcasting and it’s a great honor to be a part of it. There is nothing like the excitement of going live from a packed MCG during a grand final.”

Lara Pitt: FOX League presenter: “When I look back on 18 incredible years with the Foxtel group, the highlights are many, but I have to go back to where it all started in the FOX Sports News room. I was fortunate enough to spend six years in the first and only 24-hour Sports News channel, where I learned from some exceptional producers, journalists and presenters. That time prepared me for the move to the FOX League team, where the opportunities were beyond my wildest dreams. From co-hosting League life, We’ve worked on every flagship show, most recently bringing our broadcast to the bright lights of Las Vegas – it’s been one hell of a ride!”

Brendon Julian, FOX Cricket Commentator: Working for Foxtel and FOX Sports has been an important part of my life. I’ve been there for over twenty years and have seen it grow from nothing to where it is today, creating and launching BBL cricket and turning that into a $100 million product is something we can all be very proud of. Showing every ball of the summer of cricket live was a huge highlight and privilege. And finally, participating in the 2012 Summer Olympics is something I will always remember in London.”

To win a 12 month Foxtel subscription:

Thank you to Foxtel, Television tonight has 3 12-month subscriptions worth $1596 to give away!

In 25 words or less: “What was your favorite Foxtel series and why?” Send an email with your name and postal address before Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM (do not change the subject line “Foxtel 30 Contest”).

If you do not cancel after 12 months, you will automatically revert to the standard pricing terms. Please note special information for relevant Foxtel from Telstra subscribers.

* General terms and conditions apply:

1. The competition starts on Monday 20 October 2025 and closes on Thursday 23 October 2025 at 8pm AEDT. One entry per person.
2. The price is based on a free 12-month subscription to the following packages from Foxtel: Sports + Movies with an iQ5.
3. The price is subject to the Foxtel Residential Subscription Television Agreement, which can be found on the Foxtel website at www.foxtel.com.au;
4. In the event that the winner is a Foxtel from Telstra subscriber (a Uneligible winner), the Winner is not eligible to accept the Prize as credit to his or her account, but may choose to:

1. • transfer the Prize to a nominated person eligible to receive the Prize; or
   • forfeit the prize

4. An ineligible winner will not receive a substitute prize or cash;
5. In the event that the winner is already an eligible Foxtel subscriber, you will be converted to an additional service for 12 months (at the start of the next billing month). If the winner has an iQ5, they will forfeit the connection and box fees for the iQ5 and no replacement will be offered. For an existing customer with a box lower than iQ5, an iQ5 self-installation is offered;
6. After the 12-month subscription period, the customer will move to standard pricing for the following Foxtel packages: Sports + Movies, currently charged at $133/mo;

7. Foxtel Store or Main Event fees and other additional costs are not included in the price and will be charged in addition to the subscription fee;
8. If the winner cancels their Foxtel subscription for any reason, the remaining months of the subscription will be forfeited and no cash will be provided;
9. Installation is self-installation only. The winner is responsible for any additional installation costs. Australian residential customers only.

The winners will be informed on Friday, October 24 in the same message, announced in Friday newsletter and contacted by email.