Everything you need to know before you tune in to the Queensland Murri Carnival on IN SPORT
The Queensland Murri Carnival is back from Friday 18 to Wednesday 23 September 2026, and this year, wherever you are, you can be part of it. Every moment of the six days will be streamed live through IN SPORT, the Official Live Broadcasting Partner of the carnival — so whether you're courtside, in another town, or watching from the couch with mob around you, no one has to miss a game.
We know that jumping onto an app to watch a livestream can throw up a few questions, especially on a busy game day. So before the whistle blows, here are the answers to the things people ask us most — a quick run-through to get you set up, settled in, and ready to cheer your team on.
Getting set up: is your device ready?
The livestream plays best on a reasonably up-to-date device, so it's worth a quick check before day one. On iPhone, you'll want an iPhone 11 (2019) or later — some earlier models may still work. On iPad, any model released in 2019 or later will do the job, including the iPad Pro, iPad Air, standard iPad and iPad mini from that period onward. On Android, any device made in 2019 or later is good to go. And if you're watching in virtual reality, IN SPORT is available on Meta Quest too, so you can feel like you're right there in the stands.
If you're not sure what version your phone is running, it only takes a moment to check — on iPhone or iPad, head to Settings, General, then About; on Android, open Settings and tap About phone. If an update is available, connecting to Wi-Fi will get it done faster, and you'll have the smoothest possible picture when the games begin.
Why the stream might be slow at the ground
If you're watching from the venue itself, you might notice the stream slowing down or pausing to load — and that's completely normal. When thousands of people are gathered in one place, all using their phones at once, the mobile network in that small area gets very busy. It happens at every big event, from footy carnivals to music festivals. It isn't a fault with the app or your phone; the network simply has a lot of traffic to move.
A few small things help. If there's event Wi-Fi, hop onto it — it takes the pressure off the mobile network. If not, moving toward the edge of the crowd or a more open space can free up the signal. Closing other apps running in the background helps too, and if you can lower the video quality in the player settings, a slightly lower resolution will run more smoothly on a busy network. Most of all, let it buffer for a few seconds rather than refreshing over and over — refreshing just sends it back to the start. It usually settles as the data catches up.
Can't hear the game?
If the picture's playing but there's no sound, it's almost always a quick fix. First, check your phone isn't on silent — the physical silent switch on the side is the number one culprit. Turn the volume up with the buttons while the video is playing, since media volume is separate from your ringer. Make sure the player itself isn't muted by tapping the speaker icon on the stream, and check that a pair of Bluetooth headphones or a speaker hasn't quietly grabbed the audio. It's also worth making sure Do Not Disturb or Focus mode isn't silencing everything. Nine times out of ten, it's that little silent switch.
Watching on the big screen
Want to gather everyone around the TV? You can mirror your iPhone or iPad straight to an Apple TV, an AirPlay-compatible smart TV, or a Mac. Make sure your device and your TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, then open Control Centre — swipe down from the top-right corner on newer iPhones and iPads, or up from the bottom edge on older ones. Tap the Screen Mirroring button (it looks like two overlapping rectangles), choose your TV from the list, and if a passcode pops up on the screen, pop it into your phone. When you're done, open Control Centre again, tap Screen Mirroring, and tap Stop Mirroring. Just a heads-up: a small number of video apps don't support this kind of casting, so if it won't mirror, you can always keep watching right there on your device.
We'll see you there
However you choose to watch — in the crowd, on the couch, or in the headset — the carnival is yours to share. Get the app downloaded and your device ready ahead of time, so when the first game kicks off you can settle in without a fuss.
Download the IN SPORT app — and we'll see you at the Queensland Murri Carnival.
