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Where to watch Broncos vs. Storm: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match

Aditya Gokhale

Where to watch Broncos vs. Storm: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match image

The Brisbane Broncos are set to face off against the Melbourne Storm in Round 27 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

The Broncos haven't had the most consistent season in 2025; however, recent form has seen them rise up the ladder. Brisbane have already qualified for the Finals Series and are fourth with a current record of 14 wins and nine losses. 

With 17 victories from 23 games this season, the Storm have already secured a berth in the Final Series. They had been on the hunt to chase down the Raiders for the Minor Premiership until last week when they lost to the Roosters to hand the title to the side from Canberra.

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. Storm: TV channel, free live stream

TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now

The Broncos vs. Storm 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. Storm start time

This NRL match takes place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, and kicks off on Thursday, September 4 at 7:50 p.m. AEST.

Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeThursday, September 47:50 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeThursday, September 47:20 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeThursday, September 45:50 p.m.

Broncos vs. Storm team list

Broncos team listStorm team list

1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner 
5. Jesse Arthars 
6. Billy Walters
7. Ben Hunt 
8. Corey Jensen 
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy 
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Ben Talty
17. Jaiyden Hunt

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 
2. Will Warbrick
3. Grant Anderson  
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Bronson Garlick  
10. Josh King 
11. Ativalu Lisati
12. Eli Katoa 
13. Trent Loiero 

14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamakimica
17. Joe Chan

Broncos schedule

Here's the schedule for the Broncos' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Thu, Sep. 4at Broncos7:50 p.m.

Storm schedule

Here's the schedule for the Storm's next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Thu, Sep. 4vs. Storm7:50 p.m.

Aditya Gokhale

Aditya Gokhale is a freelance writer with the Sporting News with almost five years of experience in sports journalism.

He also works with GOAL.com as a news writer and has previously worked with companies like The Nutmeg Assist, More Than A Game and Barca Universal.

He has mainly covered football, Formula 1 and ESports over the years. In his spare time, Aditya continues to play football daily with his local team and also competes professionally as a sim racer.