SBS is committed to enriching Australian drama with new originals like The Chaplain and Reckless, which focus on human stories and First Nations perspectives, alongside digital projects such as Fish Boi, Homebodies, and Miss Sultanah.

The network will continue prioritizing diverse storytelling by collaborating with NITV on projects like the documentary series 2.6 Seconds, the return of Going Places with Ernie Dingo, and the drama Reckless starring Tasma Walton and Hunter Page-Lochard, emphasizing Indigenous narratives.

SBS will also debut new Australian dramas and champion Indigenous stories through NITV, promoting bold and culturally significant content.

Looking ahead to 2026, SBS revealed a programming lineup highlighted by exclusive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with over 550 hours of football content and a dedicated FIFA+ FAST channel, along with rights to the Tour de France Femmes through 2030.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the major event for SBS, with comprehensive coverage of all 104 matches across Canada, the US, and Mexico, including an expanded digital broadcast from June 11 to July 19.

SBS will produce the fourth season of 'Alone Australia,' set in the Arctic Circle, featuring the most challenging conditions yet, with contestants tested in extreme winter environments for a $250,000 prize.

News coverage will be anchored by SBS World News, complemented by channels like SBS WorldWatch and FAST channels, which will also host programs such as Insight and Dateline to broaden international and current affairs coverage.

SBS’s 2026 lineup emphasizes global events, documentaries, and cultural stories, including a special titled 'Shut Your Big Fat Mouth' with John Safran, exploring free speech issues in Australia.

Food programming remains a staple, with series like 'The Cook Up with Adam Liaw' and 'Great Football Feast,' exploring culinary cultures alongside FIFA events.

SBS will feature impactful documentaries such as 'The People Vs Robodebt' and 'Australia Uncovered,' addressing social and political issues, along with returning series like 'The Hospital: In the Deep End' and 'The Jury'.

The network will launch three new FAST channels on SBS On Demand—Insight, Dateline, and The Cook Up with Adam Liaw—and bring back 'Alone Australia' in its Arctic setting, with enhanced production ambitions.

True-crime series 'The Jury' will return for a second season, alongside '2.6 Seconds,' which investigates the 2019 fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, highlighting underreported stories.

SBS aims to carve out a unique space in Australian free-to-air broadcasting by offering varied and innovative storytelling formats that encourage public engagement and discussion without taking specific positions.