The 2025 NRL season's Round 26 clash on Saturday afternoon sees the Canberra Raiders take on the Wests Tigers at the GIO Stadium in Canberra.
The Raiders are in a strong position and just two games away from securing their second minor premiership in the club's history. They beat defending champions Panthers in a stunning golden point victory courtesy of a Kaeo Weekes stunner to take the game 20-16.
Canberra returns to the GIO Stadium, where they have won nine of the ten games this season. This will also be their last home game of the regular season before they host their first home finals since 2020.
Wests Tigers have bounced back in 2025 after finishing as the wooden spooners last year. Their finals hopes are, however, over after giving up a 12-point lead last weekend, losing 34-28 to the Cowboys.
The Tigers have lost in nine of their last ten meetings against the Raiders and haven't won a game at the GIO Stadium since 2018. They are expected to have a tough time against the high-flying Raiders backed by home fans in 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 Raiders vs. Wests Tigers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
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Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Raiders vs. Wests Tigers match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on Fox League. Streaming options are available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Raiders vs. Wests Tigers start time
This NRL match takes place at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 1:00 p.m. |
Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers team list
| Raiders team list | Wests Tigers team list |
|---|---|
1. Kaeo Weekes 14. Owen Pattie | 1. Jahream Bula 14. Heath Mason |
Raiders schedule
Here's the schedule for the Raiders' next three matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. Aug. 30 | vs. Wests Tigers | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Sep. 7 | at Dolphins | 2:00 p.m. |
Wests Tigers schedule
Here's the schedule for the Wests Tigers' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug. 30 | at Raiders | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | at Titans | 5:30 p.m. |