What time does the NRL grand final start? Kick-off time and other key scheduling information

What time does the NRL grand final start? Kick-off time and other key scheduling information

The 2026 NRL Grand Final is here: Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters battling it out for premiership glory at Accor Stadium on Sunday, October 4, with kick-off at 7.30pm AEDT.

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The NRL Grand Final will be shown live on Channel 9, with foxsports.com.au providing rolling coverage across the day. Fox League will also provide expert analysis during the build-up and a full replay with its own commentary immediately after the final siren. A star-studded group of Aussie musicians will come together for the pre-game entertainment, which will double as a tribute to Jai Arrow.

Music stars will join forces for a pre-game rendition of the Gerry and the Pacemakers’ song and Liverpool FC anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, as a tribute to Arrow. Pop star Amy Shark will lead the charge alongside members from The Screaming Jets, Peking Duk, Grinspoon, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

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