The Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters are set to face off in Round 26 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at AAMI Park on Friday.
With 16 victories from their 21 games this season, the Storm have been playing beautifully. They have already secured a spot in the Top Eight and are on a four-game winning streak; however, they are now looking to secure top spot on the ladder over the Raiders.
The Roosters are in eighth place going into this round despite struggling to find their groove this season with 11 wins and as many losses. A persistent problem has been their incapacity to put together performances that are consistent. The Roosters know that a win will all but guarantee them a spot in the Top Eight heading into the final round.
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 Storm vs. Roosters: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Storm vs. Roosters 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.
Storm vs. Roosters start time
This NRL match takes place at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, August 29 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, August 29 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. |
Storm vs. Roosters team list
| Storm team list | Roosters team list |
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 14. Jonah Pezet | 1. James Tedesco 14. Benaiah Ioelu |
Storm schedule
Here's the schedule for the Storm's next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 29 | vs. Roosters | 8:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Sep. 4 | at Broncos | 7:50 p.m. |
Roosters schedule
Here's the schedule for the Roosters' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 29 | at Storm | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Sep. 5 | vs. Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |