NRL finals fixtures 2026: preliminary final week 1, 2 dates, times, game schedule, venues, who plays who, when is NRL Grand Final..

It was revealed earlier on Sunday the Sharks won’t be hosting their elimination final at their home ground.

— The Brisbane Broncos rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Melbourne Storm 26-22 in Sunday’s NRL grand final at Accor Stadium.

Star fullback Reece Walsh starred with a try, three assists, and two try-saving tackles as Brisbane claimed their first title since 2006.

The club will play its home final at Moore Park’s Allianz Stadium – 25km north of spiritual home Ocean Protect Stadium.

MORE: Brisbane’s women’s team edged the Sydney Roosters 22-18 to secure their first NRLW crown in five years.

NRL Finals 2026 schedule, start times, dates, venues full match results, scores

All dates and times are AEST & subject to change.

NRL Finals Week 1 results: ELIMINATION FINALS, 11-13 Sept.

WEEK 1 – QUALIFYING AND ELIMINATION FINALS – SEPTEMBER 11-13

Second Elimination Final: Rabbitohs (6th) vs Knights (7th) - Friday September 11, 7:50pm at Allianz Stadium

Second Qualifying Final: Warriors (2nd) vs Dolphins (3rd) - Saturday September 12, 4:05pm at Go Media Stadium

First Elimination Final: Sharks (5th) vs Cowboys (8th) - Saturday September 12, 7:50pm at Allianz Stadium

First Qualifying Final: Panthers (1st) vs Roosters (4th) - Sunday September 13, 4:05pm at CommBank 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: Loser of First Qualifying Final (Panthers or Roosters) vs Winner of First Elimination Final (Sharks or Cowboys) - time, date and venue TBC (likely Saturday)

Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final (Warriors or Dolphins) vs Winner of First Elimination Final (Rabbitohs or Knights) - time, date and venue TBC (likely Friday)

NRL Finals Week 3 schedule: Preliminary Finals Results

First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final (Panthers or Roosters) vs Winner of Second Semi Final (Warriors, Dolphins, Rabbitohs or Knights) - time, date and venue TBC

Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final (Warriors or Dolphins) vs Winner of First Semi Final (Panthers, Roosters, Sharks or Cowboys) - time, date and venue TBC

NRL GRAND FINAL 2026

Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final

Sunday October 4, 7:30pm at Accor Stadium

NRL Finals 2025 results, scores.

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

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

1st Elimination Final: Cronulla Sharks 20 def. Sydney Roosters 10

1st Qualifying Final: Brisbane Broncos 29 def. Canberra Raiders 28

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First Semi Final: Cronulla Sharks 32 def. Canberra Raiders 12

Second Semi Final: SPenrith Panthers 46 def. Canterbury Bulldogs 26

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Second Preliminary Final: Melbourne Storm 22 def. Cronulla Sharks 14

First Preliminary Final: Brisbane Broncos 16 def. Penrith Panthers 14

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Brisbane Broncos 26 def. Melbourne Storm 22

Sunday October 5, 7:30pm at Accor Stadium

When is the NRL Grand Final?

The NRL finals series will get underway on Sunday October 4.

What time does NRL Grand Final start?

The 2026 NRL Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, October 4 at 7:30pm, AEST.

Where is the NRL Grand Final played?

The 2026 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.

How does the NRL Finals Format Works? Rules

The winners of the two qualifying finals advance to host the two preliminary finals, while two teams are eliminated each week until the Grand Final.

The loser of the First Qualifying Final (1st vs 4th) hosts the winner of the First Elimination Final (5th vs 8th) in the First Semi Final.

The loser of the Second Qualifying Final (2nd vs 3rd) hosts the winner of the Second Elimination Final (6th vs 7th) in the Second Semi Final.

The winner of the First Qualifying Final (1st vs 4th) hosts the winner of the Second Semi Final (2nd, 3rd, 6th or 7th) in the First Preliminary Final.

The winner of the Second Qualifying Final (2nd vs 3rd) hosts the winner of the First Semi Final (1st, 4th, 5th or 8th) in the Second Preliminary Final.

The winners of the two Preliminary Finals face off in the NRL Grand Final.

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