NRL finals schedule 2025: preliminary final dates, times, week 1, games, dates, venues, who plays who, when is NRL Grand Final

The Canberra Raiders last won the minor premiership in 1990, making it 35 years ago. It was the club's golden era when legendary players Mal Meninga, Ricky Stuart, Laurie Daley, and Bradley Clyde led the Green Machine to consecutive premiership victories in 1989 and 1990.

Can the Penrith Panthers win a stunning fourth-straight premiership? Will the Melbourne Storm return to the top? Or could another contender break through?

NRL Finals series 2025 schedule, times, dates, full match results

All dates and times are AEST & subject to change.

NRL Finals Week 1 results: ELIMINATION FINALS, 12-14 Sept.

2nd Qualifying Final: Storm (2nd) 26 - 18 Bulldogs (3rd)

Friday September 12, 7.50pm at AAMI Park

2nd Elimination Final: Warriors (6th) 8 - 24 Panthers (7th)

Saturday September 13, 4.05pm at Go Media Stadium

1st Elimination Final: Sharks (5th) vs Roosters (8th)

Saturday September 13, 7.50pm at Shark Park

1st Qualifying Final: Raiders (1st) vs Broncos (4th)

Sunday September 14, 4.05pm at GIO Stadium

NRL Finals Week 2 schedule: Semi-Finals Results

One semi-final will be Saturday 7:50pm, the other will be Sunday 4:05pm

First Semi Final: First Qualifying Final loser (Raiders or Broncos) vs First Elimination Final winner (Sharks or Roosters)

Date and time TBC at either GIO Stadium or Suncorp Stadium

Second Semi Final: Second Qualifying Final loser (Bulldogs) vs Second Elimination Final winner (Panthers)

Date and time TBC at Accor Stadium

NRL Finals Week 3 schedule: Preliminary Finals Results

Second Preliminary Final: Second Qualifying Final winner (Storm) vs First Semi Final winner (Raiders, Broncos, Sharks or Roosters)

Date and time TBC at either AAMI Park or Accor Stadium

First Preliminary Final: First Qualifying Final winner (Raiders or Broncos) vs Second Semi Final winner (Bulldogs or Panthers)

Date and time TBC at either GIO Stadium or Suncorp Stadium

NRL Grand Final 2025.

Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final

Sunday October 5, 7:30pm at Accor Stadium

When is the NRL Grand Final?

The NRL finals series will get underway on Friday September 12.

What time does NRL Grand Final start?

The 2025 NRL Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday October 5 at 7:30pm, AEST.

Where is the NRL Grand Final played?

The 2025 NRL Grand Final is scheduled at Accor Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the suburb of Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Wikipedia

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