The Seven Network (commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network. It is owned by Seven West Media Limited, and is one of five main free-to-air television networks in Australia. The network's headquarters are located in Sydney.
As of 2014, it is the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach. The Seven Network is the broadcaster of popular franchises and programs, including the AFL, the Cricket, the Supercars, the Olympics, Sunrise, Big Brother Australia, The Voice Australia, The Chase Australia, Australia's Got Talent, Home and Away, Better Homes & Gardens, and Seven News. In 2011 the Seven Network won all 40 out of 40 weeks of the ratings season for total viewers. Seven is the first to achieve this since the introduction of the OzTAM ratings system in 2001.
As of 2020, the Seven Network is the second-highest rated television network and primary channel in Australia, behind the Nine Network and ahead of ABC TV, Network 10, and SBS.