Friday Sport Crowds & Ratings

A-league

Adelaide United v Sydney FC was attended by 10,018 people at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, despite the threat of inclement weather. The match rated 67,000 nationally on Foxtel. Although this rating was higher than the last meeting between the clubs, it was still the lowest rating season opener since the 2011-12 season.

NBL

Across town, Adelaides home game attracted 6,636, while it watched by a further 28,000 on Foxtel.