The Canberra Raiders, who play their home games at GIO Stadium, have spent much of their 23 seasons since the formation of the NRL as a mid-tier team, but have found some decent form recently.
Despite coming up just short for the second consecutive seasons, they will enter the 2021 campaign confident in their ability to challenge once again. Find out how to watch and stream all their games live here.
Canberra Raiders 2021 Preview
Ricky Stuart’s Canberra Raiders are unfortunately becoming known as the ‘nearly men’. A side that has probably punched above their weight for long enough and just lack that extra bit of world-class to kick on and make a lasting impression.
With Grand Final and Finals losses over the past two years, they have always been there or thereabouts. This season there was a huge blip between April and May when they went on a five-game losing run which included disappointing losses to Newcastle and North Queensland. There has been more reasons to be cheerful over the past four rounds with wins against the likes of the Sea Eagles and Parramatta, however.
Going forward there is some great players worth building a squad around. Upfront is where they really pack a punch, with the likes of Josh Papali and Josh Hodgeson likely to get into any other NRL squad. Ryan James is another tasty player when fit.
Canberra Raiders game and broadcast guide
Fortunately, there are several options for watching the Canberra Raiders live in Australia, including the Nine Network, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports. Network Nine is the official NRL free to air broadcaster and will show a select number of Canberra Raiders matches live during the 2021 Premiership season across channel Nine and 9Now. Nine’s TV coverage is headed by Erin Moran, alongside a commentary team made up of Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and James Bracey. Nine also offers live streaming options during the 2021 NRL season with the 9Now app, but these are limited to the games they broadcast and do not offer full match replays.
For comparison and as shown in the TV schedule below, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports will televise all 25 rounds of Canberra Raiders matches during the 2021 Premiership season. That’s every Raiders game in every scheduled round shown live with no ad-breaks during play, on the dedicated Fox League channel.
As well as these live matches and the option to watch replays at a later time, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports will also have a wide range of NRL programming that includes NRL Tonight, The Big League Wrap and the Late Show with Matty Johns. There are lots of new faces in the studio this season as every live game will be fronted by Yvonne Sampson, Lara Pitt and Jess Yates, as they step up from smaller league shows. Post-match analysis has also been freshened up and now includes a former NRL giant in the shape of Cooper Cronk.
What channel is Canberra Raiders game on today (Sydney time)
Check out the upcoming fixtures featuring the Canberra Raiders as well as the providers who will show games live.
| Date | Event | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, September 2 | Raiders vs Roosters | LIVE: 7.50pm | Nine / Foxtel / Kayo |
*Fixtures are shown as Sydney time, adjust for regional differences.
How to Watch Canberra Raiders Live Online
If you enjoy NRL action then Fox League (Foxtel/Kayo) is the channel for you, televising every game from every round Live and in HD before the Grand Final. This includes the matches not available on Free to Air TV and replays of the games may have missed On Demand.
Stream Raiders Games Live and Free with Kayo Sports
You can stream Canberra Raiders games on Kayo with a 14 day free trial for new customers. Kayo Sports gives you access to the same NRL broadcasts as Fox League (every game of every round LIVE with no ad breaks during play) so you can stream the Canberra Raiders live or on demand.
For fans who want to catch up on the action, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20 minute recap after the final whistle has been blown. Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout matches in real-time.
Stream Rugby League w/ Kayo Sports FREE trial
Watch every game from every round of the NRL season, as well as NRL Nines, Super League and more – with a Kayo Sports 14 day Free trial.
Watch Raiders with Foxtel
Fox League can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
You also have the choice to watch the Canberra Raiders online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10 day free trial. This option includes the ability to stream NRL using the Foxtel Go app. Fox League comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after a free trial.
Stream TV Shows, Movies and Sports – Live and On Demand
Watch sport and entertainment with a Foxtel Now’s 10 day free trial. Access TV entertainment for only $25 /month, or add sport for a further $29/month after your trial is over!
Stream Raiders games with Telstra
Telstra customers can get great deals for watching Canberra Raiders on both Kayo and Foxtel Now. With a Telstra Kayo Offer, you can get a $10 per month reduction on Basic ($15/month) and Premium ($25/month) plans for watching NRL. The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack ($29) on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract, perfect for an entire season of League.
Cheapest way to watch sport on Kayo this season
The best offer for Kayo is on Telstra this season. As a Telstra customer, get $10 off per month your Kayo subscription (so that’s just $15/month)! Claim this before 31 May 2022.
Watch Raiders on Channel 9
Selected games across the NRL season, including the Grand Final, are available to watch on free to air via Nine and their streaming platform, 9Now. This is a great option if you are a neutral fan, but not ideal if you want to watch every Raiders game from every round.
Nine vs Fox Sports TV Fixtures
While Nine’s television coverage is limited to three games a week, Fox League (Foxtel/Kayo) will televise every match in every round live during the lead up to the Grand Final.
| Day / Game | Channel |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night: | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Friday Evening: | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Friday Night: | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Afternoon: | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Evening: | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Night: | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Sunday Game 1: | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Sunday Game 2: | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Finals: | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Grand Final: | Nine |
| Grand Final Replays: | Foxtel/Kayo |
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Stream NRL with your favourite Device
Here are some of the best devices to use when streaming sport on your home TV or on the move.
Devices supported on Kayo
– PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
– iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 11+ and Android 6+)
– Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
– Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
– Telstra TV: Yes – SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
– Android TV: Yes – Via
– Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
– Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2021 models
– Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
– PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
– iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (iOS 9.3.5 or above)
– Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (Android 5 and above)
– Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
– Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
– Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
– Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
