NRL Grand Final entertainment: Who is performing at 2025 decider?

Tom Naghten

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The business end of the 2025 NRL season is fast approaching and with it, all the bells and whistles of Grand Final day.

While the focus will of course be on who can lift the Provan-Summons Trophy at the end of it all, fans will no doubt be interested to learn who will be getting them pumped up for the on-field action.

Read on to see who will be performing in front of a packed Accor Stadium crowd this year:

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NRL Grand Final entertainment: Who is performing at 2025 decider?

As confirmed by the NRL, American singer Teddy Swims has been given the honour of performing at this year's decider.

The man behind songs such as "Lose Control", "The Door" and "Bad Dreams" has emerged as a global entertainment powerhouse and will be bringing his unique brand of genre-blending tunes to rugby league's showpiece.

"Teddy Swims is one of the most exciting music talents in the world, making him the perfect performer for the NRL Grand Final day," NRL boss Andrew Abdo said.

"Teddy's global appeal and connection with young audiences in Australia, the US and around the world, matches our vision to grow rugby league globally."

Swims, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, spoke of his excitement for the occasion.

"I am so excited to be performing at the 2025 NRL Grand Final. Australia has always been a second home to me," Swims said.

"Every time I am there I am overwhelmed by how welcoming the people are, I fall more in love with the culture, and just everything about it.

"So, to be welcomed to perform one of the biggest nights in Australia is a huge honour."

Recent NRL Grand Final performers:

  • 2024: The Kid Laroi
  • 2023: "Tina": The Tina Turner Musical, King Stingray
  • 2022: Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, Johnny Diesel, Josh Teskey, Emma Donovan, Bliss n Eso, Sheldon Riley
  • 2021: Kate Miller-Heidke, Ian Moss, The Stafford Brothers, Timmy Trumpet, William Barton

Tom Naghten

Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.