SBS Addon is broken can it be fixed ? I have logged it and used Gemini to assist with the failure .. This affects all sbs ondemand users

[petavenables]

Here are the two specific places in your log file where Kodi attempts to run the SBS On Demand add-on (plugin.video.sbs).

In both instances, the add-on launches but immediately crashes due to an API error.
Attempt 1: Initial Launch

The first attempt happens at 00:02:36. The add-on initializes, tries to fetch its configuration from the SBS servers, and immediately throws a Python traceback error:
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2026-04-21 00:02:36.766 T:15580 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Kodi 21.2 running on Windows
2026-04-21 00:02:36.767 T:15580 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] {}
2026-04-21 00:02:36.767 T:15580 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Performing GET for https://www.sbs.com.au/api/v3/video_config?context=android&device=phone&version=3.4.6
2026-04-21 00:02:37.086 T:15580 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Traceback (most recent call last):
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requests.exceptions.HTTPError: 410 Client Error: Gone for url: https://www.sbs.com.au/api/v3/video_config?context=android&device=phone&version=3.4.6

Attempt 2: After Enabling Debug Logging

You enabled debug logging at 00:05:54. The second attempt to launch the add-on happens shortly after, starting at 00:06:58. You get much more detailed output here, but it results in the exact same crash:
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2026-04-21 00:06:58.059 T:5332 debug : CScriptRunner: running add-on script SBS On Demand('plugin://plugin.video.sbs/', '3', '')
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2026-04-21 00:06:58.825 T:12208 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Kodi 21.2 running on Windows
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2026-04-21 00:06:58.826 T:12208 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Performing GET for https://www.sbs.com.au/api/v3/video_config?context=android&device=phone&version=3.4.6
2026-04-21 00:06:59.039 T:12208 info : [SBS On Demand v1.1.13_matrix] Traceback (most recent call last):
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requests.exceptions.HTTPError: 410 Client Error: Gone for url: https://www.sbs.com.au/api/v3/video_config?context=android&device=phone&version=3.4.6

What the error means:

The add-on is failing because the URL it is trying to connect to (api/v3/video_config) is returning an HTTP 410 (Gone) status. This indicates that SBS has permanently removed or changed that specific API endpoint, meaning the v1.1.13_matrix version of this add-on is likely outdated and broken until the developer releases a patch.

[grapenose]

As above no longer able to access SBS.
Has this anything to do with the changes SBS had mooted leading up to the Soccer World Cup in June?

[petavenables]

It would appear that SBS has updated from V3 api to a whole new API and the sbs plugin will require a rebuild of some sort. I can Only hope that some guru of this add-on can help us all out so sad to loss the only truly remaining way to watch SBS OnDemand.

[Sacha00Z]

It looks like SBS has changed their API.
The issue would be related to this announcement:
https://help.sbs.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/14946994896911-Why-is-the-SBS-On-Demand-app-no-longer-available-on-my-device

[Spin35]

This is a known issue, and it is unlikely that the Aussie-Addons team are going to be able to fix it as they have moved on in their lives.
The good news is that the AA team have passed the baton to Matt Huismann who is responsible for numerous Kodi Video Add-ons and has already released a version of SBS On Demand (V0.0.3) over the weekend which has most of the functionality of the AA add-on. If you follow the instructions on his site to install the SlyGuy Repository, you will see the SBS one listed in Video Add-ons.
There is more information at the bottom end of #737 issue mentioned above.
Oh, and Buy him a coffee if you can

[glennguy]

As Spin35 has said we won't be updating the add-on, it would need a complete rewrite unlike past API changes. Matt will do a fantastic job as always providing a new add-on and is making great progress already.

[Sacha00Z]

Well, thank you team Aussie Addons for the years of enjoyment and for all of your past efforts! Good luck!

[petavenables]

If you come to read this issue thread please know that SlyGuy addon is now doing SBS On Demand and it's so good, please support Matt by buying him a coffee the addon is absolutely wonderful.. Many thanks to you Matt