Today marks the grand final day for both the NRL and NRLW, where champions will be determined. Fans are eager to see which teams will emerge victorious in these highly competitive matches.
NRL and NRLW Grand Finals: Timing and Schedule
The NRLW grand final will commence at 4 PM AEDT. Following that, the men’s NRL grand final is scheduled for 7:30 PM AEDT. Both matches will take place at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, also referred to as Stadium Australia.
Kick-off Times Across Australia
With daylight saving taking effect today, here are the specific kick-off times for each state:
- NRL Grand Final:
- 7:30 PM AEDT: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory
- 6:30 PM AEST: Queensland
- 7:00 PM ACDT: South Australia
- 6:00 PM ACST: Northern Territory
- 4:30 PM AWST: Western Australia
- NRLW Grand Final:
- 4:00 PM AEDT: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory
- 3:00 PM AEST: Queensland
- 3:30 PM ACDT: South Australia
- 2:30 PM ACST: Northern Territory
- 1:00 PM AWST: Western Australia
Teams Competing in the Grand Finals
The NRL grand final features a matchup between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm. This is a significant rematch as these teams last faced each other in a grand final back in 2006, where the Broncos secured a narrow win, final score 15-8. The Storm, champions in 2020, and the Broncos have each won one game in their two meetings this season.
In the NRLW grand final, the Brisbane Broncos will compete against the Sydney Roosters. The Roosters topped the ladder this season, remaining unbeaten, while the Broncos finished closely behind. Brisbane is aiming for its fourth premiership, their first since 2020, whereas the Roosters strive for their third overall and second consecutive title.
Where to Watch
Fans can catch the NRL grand final live on Channel Nine and their streaming platforms. The ABC will provide live coverage and commentary through various mediums, including local radio and their website.
Entertainment and Weather for Grand Final Day
The entertainment for both grand finals will be headlined by Teddy Swims, who has faced health challenges recently. The pre-game activities start at 6:30 PM AEDT. In addition, singer Conrad Sewell will perform the national anthem, energizing the crowd.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, today will be warm and mostly sunny, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and light winds forecasted.
Additional Matches
In addition to the grand finals, the State Championship will be held today, commencing at 1:20 PM AEDT. This contest pits the winners of the NSW Cup and the Queensland Cup against each other. The current NSW Cup champions, the New Zealand Warriors, will face the Brisbane Broncos’ feeder team, Burleigh Bears. The Warriors demonstrated strong performance this season, including a 16-game unbeaten streak.
