The Brisbane Broncos will host the defending Major Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the Preliminary Final of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at Suncorp Stadium.
After a consistent run in the regular season, the Broncos finished fourth on the ladder with 15 wins and nine losses, and had the best attack in the season with 680 points scored. They defeated the Minor Premiers, the Raiders, by one point in the Qualifying Final to book a spot in the Preliminary Finals.
The Panthers, on the other hand, had a horror start as they were pinned to the bottom of the ladder heading into Round 12. However, they had a wonderful second half of the season as they took 11 straight wins, before ending the season seventh on the ladder.
The defending Major Premiers proved their big-stage fortitude, as they thrashed the Warriors in the Elimination Final and bagged a massive 46-26 win over the Bulldogs in the Semi-Final.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch Broncos vs. Panthers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Broncos vs. Panthers match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
Broncos vs. Panthers start time
This NRL match takes place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, September 28 at 4:05 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 4:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 3:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Sep. 28 | 2:05 p.m. |
Broncos vs. Panthers team list
| Broncos team list | Panthers team list |
1. Reece Walsh 14. Ezra Mam | 1. Dylan Edwards 14. Brad Schneider |
NRL Finals Week 3 schedule
Here's the schedule for the 2025 NRL Finals Week 3:
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 26 | Storm vs. Sharks | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 28 | Broncos vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. |