The 2025 NRL Grand Final brings a fresh matchup, with neither Penrith Panthers nor a Sydney side in sight. The Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos stand as the last teams standing, ready to battle for the Premiership in what promises to be a blockbuster decider.
The Storm booked their sixth Grand Final in a decade after dispatching the Sharks at AAMI Park. Returning with redemption on their minds following last year’s heartbreak, Craig Bellamy’s experienced squad — largely unchanged from 2024 — will hope to repeat their Round 23 win over Brisbane and lift the trophy once again.
The Broncos, meanwhile, stormed into their first decider since 2015 after a stunning comeback against Penrith. Inspired by Adam Reynolds’ leadership and Payne Haas’ power, Michael Maguire’s men overturned a 14-point deficit to end the Panthers’ reign. Buoyed by that win and their late-season triumph over Melbourne, Brisbane will back themselves to finish the job on the biggest stage.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the NRL Grand Final in Australia:
TV channel: Channel 9 (free-to-air)
Live stream: 9Now, Kayo (delayed stream)
This game is available for free live TV broadcast on Channel 9. Live streaming options are available on 9Now.
The 2025 grand final will be shown on Kayo Sports — but not live.
Instead, a grand final replay will be on Kayo once the game has wrapped up, which won't be before 9:00 pm AEST.
Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos start time
This NRL Grand Final takes place at the Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia and kicks off on Sunday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 4:30 p.m. |