The stage is set for the 2025 NRL Grand Final, as two of the competition’s standout teams prepare to battle for rugby league’s ultimate prize.
After seven months of relentless action, the season will reach its dramatic conclusion this weekend in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
For the first time in five years, the decider will not feature Penrith — nor any Sydney club — marking a fresh chapter in the league’s modern era.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest team details, TV schedule information, live stream and start times for today's NRL decider.
Which teams are playing in the NRL Grand Final? Schedule, kick-off time
The 2025 NRL Grand Final will be contested by the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos on Sunday, October 5.
The match from the Accor Stadium in Sydney kicks off at 7:30 p.m. AEDT and is being shown across a plethora of regional and national networks in Australia.
| Teams | Date | Time (AEDT) | TV channel / live stream |
| Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos | Sunday, October 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Channel 9/9Now, Kayo (delayed) |
How to watch NRL Grand Final: Free-to-air channel, free live stream
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.
NRL Grand Final preview
Melbourne secured their place in the showpiece by overpowering the Sharks at AAMI Park, booking their sixth Grand Final appearance in the past decade.
Still stung by last year’s defeat to Penrith, Craig Bellamy’s men will be fuelled by a hunger for redemption, with 15 members of the 2024 squad returning for another shot at glory.
Brisbane, meanwhile, staged a stunning comeback to end the Panthers’ reign in their preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.
Inspired by the composure of Adam Reynolds and the dominance of Payne Haas, the Broncos overturned a 14-point half-time deficit to reach their first Grand Final since 2015 — setting the stage for a blockbuster showdown.