Sydney hosts NRL and NRLW grand finals with live TV and music line-up
The men's and women's Australian rugby league grand finals take place on 4 October at Stadium Australia, with Channel 9 broadcasting and a charity music show before kickoff.
The climax of the 2026 NRL and NRLW seasons arrives on 4 October, with both grand finals staged at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The men's title showdown sees the Sydney Roosters facing the Newcastle Knights, and the women's final repeats last year’s contest between the Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos. Kick-off times vary across the country due to daylight-saving changes, beginning at 7:30 pm AEDT for the NRL and 4 pm AEDT for the NRLW in the eastern states.
Channel 9 holds exclusive television rights, complemented by 9Now streaming and one outlet Sport radio commentary. A charity-focused entertainment segment will be delivered by Tones And I, Shark and acts such as The Screaming Jets, Peking Duk, Grinspoon and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, with all fees donated to motor neurone disease causes.
Why it matters
The finals decide the season champions and attract nationwide viewership, highlighting rugby league’s cultural significance in Australia.
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