The 2025 Minor Premiers, the Canberra Raiders, are set to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the Semi-Finals as they battle for a spot in the Preliminary Final.
The Canberra Raiders confirmed their Minor Premiership in Round 26 and ended their season on a high with 19 wins and five losses. However, they suffered an unexpected blow in their Qualifying Final against the Broncos, as they lost by one point and will now have to play in the Semi-Finals.
The Sharks had a rather delightful albeit somewhat inconsistent season, which saw them not string together more than three wins until the final four matches of the home-and-away season. They ended up fifth on the ladder with 15 wins and nine losses to their name in the home-and-away season. They managed to see off the Sydney Roosters in the Eliminator Final and reach the Semi-Final on a five-game unbeaten run.
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 Raiders vs. Sharks: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Raiders vs. Sharks 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.
Raiders vs. Sharks start time
This NRL match takes place at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, September 20 at 7:50 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, September 20 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, September 20 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, September 20 | 5:50 p.m. |
Raiders vs. Sharks team list
| Raiders team list | Sharks team list |
1. Kaeo Weekes 14. Owen Pattie | 1. William Kennedy 14. Briton Nikora |
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. |