In the NRLW, the Roosters and Broncos were the ones resting this week, after taking the top two spots on the NRLW ladder at the end of the regular season.
The Knights hosted the Titans in the first of the elimination finals, with the two-time premiers sealing a 34-20 victory, while the Sharks kept their hopes of back-to-back grand final appearances alive with a 24-18 win against the Cowboys in Townsville.
How does the NRL final series work
Who is playing in week three?
Now, the Sharks head to Melbourne to play the Storm at 7.50pm at AAMI Park on Friday night (to avoid the AFL grand final on Saturday), while the Panthers head to Suncorp Stadium to play the Broncos at 4.05pm on Sunday afternoon.
As for the NRLW, the Sharks now have the tough task of facing the undefeated Roosters – a team they have never beaten before and one they lost against in the 2024 grand final – at Polytec Stadium in Gosford at 7.45pm on Saturday night.
Then, the Broncos host the Knights for a 1.15pm match at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
What date is the NRL grand final 2025?
The NRL grand final will be held on Sunday, October 5, at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Public transport is free with any game ticket and additional trains and buses will be operating to get fans out to Olympic Park. A flat rate fee of $35 applies to all parking but must be pre-booked on the Sydney Olympic Park website.
What time is the NRL grand final 2025 kick-off?
Gates will open from 1pm with the state championship kicking off at 1.20pm, followed by the NRLW grand final kicking off at 3:55pm. The pre-game entertainment for the NRL grand final starts at 6.30pm and kick off is slated for 7.30pm with full-time expected to come to 9.20pm.
Who are the favourites?
Bookmakers have the Melbourne Storm as favourites for the 2025 premiership, with Sportsbet paying $2.90 for them to lift the trophy.
It’s the Storm and Panthers who are the frontrunners to make the grand final, ahead of Brisbane and Cronulla.
Who is Teddy Swims, the grand final entertainment?
While the AFL has locked in Snoop Dogg for their grand final this month, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Teddy Swims is travelling from the US to perform at the NRL grand final. Swims was nominated for Best New Artist at this year’s Grammy Awards and his most popular song, Lose Control, has two billion streams on Spotify.
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How to watch the NRL grand final 2025?
Every NRL and NRLW finals series match will be free on Channel 9 and 9NOW, while also broadcast on Fox League, Kayo Sports, Sky NZ and Watch NRL. The grand final is exclusively live on Channel 9, with delayed coverage on Fox League and Kayo.
