The 2026 National Rugby League season reaches its climax at Accor Stadium in Sydney, featuring a triple-header of championship fixtures on Sunday, October 4. According to The Sporting News, gates at the Sydney venue open at 1:00 p.m. local time, kicking off an afternoon and evening of elite rugby league action.
Full Match Schedule and Kickoff Times
The action begins at 1:20 p.m. with the NRL State Championship match between the Penrith Panthers and the Redcliffe Dolphins. That fixture is followed by the NRLW Grand Final at 4:00 p.m., where the Sydney Roosters face the Brisbane Broncos, preceded by a pre-game show at 3:20 p.m.
The main event—the NRL Premiership decider between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights—is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. AEDT. A pre-game entertainment block starts at 6:30 p.m., while the post-match premiership ceremony and the awarding of the Clive Churchill Medal are expected around 9:20 p.m.
Broadcast and Daylight Savings Details
Because Sunday marks the introduction of daylight savings in several Australian jurisdictions, kickoff times vary across time zones. AEDT viewers see the main game at 7:30 p.m., while fans in regions observing Australian Eastern Standard Time watch at 6:30 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time viewers tune in at 7:00 p.m., and Western Standard Time audiences watch at 4:30 p.m.
For television viewers, The Sporting News reports that the Grand Final is broadcast live and free on Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming service. Subscription viewers can watch a delayed broadcast on Fox League and Kayo Sports starting at 10:00 p.m. AEST.
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The 2026 National Rugby League season reaches its climax at Accor Stadium in Sydney, featuring a triple-header of championship fixtures on Sunday, October 4.
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