How To Watch: Bahrain vs Australia

The Subway Socceroos will take on Bahrain in an international friendly match in Abu Dhabi as part of preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

The clash at Baniyas Stadium kicks off at 1:00am on Sunday, 7 January (AEDT) and will be the sixth meeting between the two nations, while serving as a chance to fine tune things ahead of the tournament proper commencing a week later.

Graham Arnold named a strong 26-player squad for the tournament with the Aussies determined to win the men's competition for a second time.

Australia have been pitted in Group B alongside India, Syria, and Uzbekistan. 

• READ MORE: Subway Socceroos AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Squad Revealed
• READ MORE: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Squad Notes: Maiden call-ups, Potential debutants and returning players
• READ MORE: Talking Points - Graham Arnold on squad selection

How To Watch

The international friendly match against Bahrain will be a Paramount+ exclusive.

International fans can watch the game streamed live on Football Australia's YouTube channel here.

All of the Subway Socceroos AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 matches will be broadcast live on Network 10 and Paramount+, while every match of the tournament will also be broadcast on Paramount+ Australia.

Match Details

Bahrain v Subway Socceroos
Saturday, 6 January
Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Kick-off: 6.00pm local/1.00am AEDT (Sunday, 7 January)
Broadcast: Paramount+

SUBWAY SOCCEROOS AFC ASIAN CUP QATAR 2023™ FIXTURES (GROUP B):

Australia v India
Saturday, 13 January 2024
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
Kick-off: 2:30pm local (10:30pm AEDT)
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+

Syria v Australia
Thursday, 18 January 2024
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha
Kick-off: 2:30pm local (10:30pm AEDT)
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+

Australia v Uzbekistan
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Al Janoub Stadium, Doha
Kick-off: 2:30pm local (10:30pm AEDT)
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+