Semi-Final 2 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) will see the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the defending Major Premiers, the Penrith Panthers, at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
The Bulldogs had a spectacular start to their 2025 season as they held the top spot on the ladder till Round 16. However, they then suffered a downturn in form as they finished third on the ladder after managing just five wins in the last 10 games. That lack of form was apparent in their Qualifying Final loss to the Melbourne Storm as they fell 26-18 at AAMI Park.
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 with 3 losses in 4 games, ending up seventh on the ladder. Nonetheless, the defending Major Premiers showed off immense form in Finals Week 1 as they thrashed the Warriors in a 24-8 Elimination Final win.
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 Bulldogs vs. Panthers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Bulldogs 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.
Bulldogs vs. Panthers start time
This NRL match takes place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, September 21 at 4:05 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, September 21 | 4:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, September 21 | 3:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, September 21 | 2:05 p.m. |
Bulldogs vs. Panthers team list
| Bulldogs team list | Panthers team list |
1. Connor Tracey 14. Kurt Mann | 1. Dylan Edwards 14. Brad Schneider |
NRL Finals Week 2 schedule
Here's the schedule for the 2025 NRL Finals Week 2:
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 20 | Raiders vs. Sharks | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 21 | Bulldogs vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. |