When is NRL Grand Final 2026: Date, Time, TV Channel, Live stream, How to watch

NRL Grand Final 2026 Ultimate guide: preview, teams, start-time, entertainment, how to watch, live stream, odds, tickets.

The NRL Grand Final remains one of the biggest events in Australian sport and culture. After a full season and three intense weeks of finals, just two teams remain to contest the Provan-Summons Trophy.The 2026 NRL Grand Final is locked in as a showdown between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights.

Who is Playing in the 2026 NRL Grand Final?

Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights

The Roosters booked their first Grand Final appearance since 2019 with a strong preliminary final win over the Dolphins. The Knights completed a remarkable run by defeating minor premiers Penrith Panthers in the other preliminary final.

Where will the NRL Grand Final be played?

Accor Stadium, Sydney (also known as Stadium Australia at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW) will host the 2026 NRL Grand Final.

When is the NRL Grand Final 2026?

The 2026 NRL Grand Final will be played on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

What time does the AFL Grand Final start?

All-times Expected till now: 

Kick-off is at 7:30pm AEDT.

Local start times:

Sydney and Melbourne: 7:30pm AEDT  

Queensland: 6:30pm AEST  

South Australia: 7:00pm ACDT  

Western Australia: 4:30pm AWST  

Northern Territory: 6:00pm ACST

Iinternational times: 

UK: 9:30am  

USA (ET): 4:30am  

New Zealand: 9:30pm

2026 NRL Grand Finals Day Schedule, Times.

All-times Expected till now: 

All times AEDT (approximate and subject to confirmation):

1:00pm – Gates open at Accor Stadium  

1:20pm – NRL State Championship (Penrith Panthers vs Redcliffe Dolphins)  

4:00pm – NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final (Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos)  

7:00pm – Pre-game show  

7:30pm – NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final (Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights)  

Approx. 9:30pm – Post-match presentation and lap of honour

What TV channel is the NRL Grand Final on?

The match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on Channel 9 in Australia. It is also available on 9Now. In New Zealand, coverage is typically available via Sky NZ.

How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026 live stream, listen online?

Free live stream (Australia): 9Now 
 

Paid options: Kayo Sports and Foxtel/Foxtel Go offer replays, highlights, and additional coverage (note: the Grand Final itself is exclusive live to Nine)  

Full replays and analysis will be available on Fox League via Foxtel and Kayo  

Radio coverage is expected via ABC, Triple M, 2GB, 4BC and other NRL Nation partners

International viewers outside Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific can watch via the official Watch NRL subscription service. Other international partners may include various regional broadcasters.

How to get tickets to the 2026 NRL Grand Final, tickets prices.

Buy Tickets for the NRL Grand Final 2026 are officially on sale via Ticketek if you’d like to get your butt in a seat and see the action play out in real time.

Buy official NRL Premiership Grand Final 2026 tickets Here.

Tickets for the NRL and NRLW grand finals go went on sale in August to the general public, with prices starting from $59 for adults and $189 for families.

Who is performing at the 2026 AFL Grand Final, NRL entertainments, music line-up?

There is currently no major headline music act confirmed. Negotiations with Tones and I broke down over setlist and scheduling issues. NRL officials have indicated the possibility of minor surprises or local segments, but as of late September the traditional big pre-game entertainment slot remains unfilled. The pre-game broadcast is still expected to begin around 7:00pm AEDT.

NRL Grand Final 2026: Stats, Trivia.

The Knights’ path to the Grand Final is one of the more remarkable stories of recent seasons, having finished lower on the ladder before a strong finals campaign. The Roosters return to the decider for the first time since their back-to-back titles in 2018–19.

Who won the NRL Premiership last year, 2025 NRL Grand Final winner.?

The Brisbane Broncos defeated the Melbourne Storm 26–22 in the 2025 Grand Final. Fullback Reece Walsh won the Clive Churchill Medal after an outstanding performance that helped Brisbane overcome a half-time deficit and claim their first premiership since 2006.

NRL Grand Final past winners list, last 10 years premiers since 2010, History.

NRL Rugby league grand finals became mandatory in the Australian premiership in 1954 and were played at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium every year from 1999 to 2019, after previously being staged at the Sydney Cricket Ground (1954–87) and Sydney Football Stadium (1988–98).

2025 – Brisbane Broncos  

2024 – Penrith Panthers  

2023 --  Penrith Panthers

2022 --  Penrith Panthers

2021 --  Penrith Panthers

2020 --  Melbourne Storm

2019 --  Sydney Roosters

2018 --  Sydney Roosters

2017 --  Melbourne Storm

2016 --  Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

2015 --  North Queensland Cowboys

2014 --  South Sydney Rabbitohs

2013 --  Sydney Roosters

2012 --  Melbourne Storm

2011 --  Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

2010 --  St. George-Illawarra Dragons

2026 NRL Grand Final Odds:

Betting markets are open with the Sydney Roosters generally favoured over the Newcastle Knights. Exact odds fluctuate; check licensed bookmakers for the latest head-to-head, line, total points and special markets closer to kick-off.

AFL Grand Final 2026 Weather Report, current weather forecast, updates.

Current forecasts point to a cooler Grand Final day at Sydney Olympic Park, with a top around 21°C and roughly a 25% chance of showers.

Conditions are expected to be mostly dry and suitable for a fast track, though fans should prepare for possible light rain.This guide will be updated with any late team news, exact team lists, refined entertainment details or broadcast changes as Grand Final week progresses. Check official NRL channels for the latest.

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