Watch NRL tonight: Channel 9, Kayo and Foxtel TV guide for 2027

The NRL is between seasons. The Sydney Roosters are the premiers after a 19-18 win over the Newcastle Knights in the 2026 Grand Final, and the 2027 season opens in Las Vegas on Sunday 28 February, Australian time. This guide tells you how to find an NRL game tonight once the season is back: which games are on Channel 9 and 9Now for free, which are only on Kayo or Foxtel, and how the channels are changing in 2027.

Who is playing NRL tonight?

The NRL fixtures page lists the next round with the broadcaster for each game, and it updates through the season. There are no games to show until the 2027 season starts. The NRL's 2027 draw is reported for release on 16 November 2026, so the full list of tonight's games and kick-off times will be added then.

Where can I watch NRL tonight in 2027?

Where	What it shows	Free?
Channel 9 and 9Now	A selection of live games each week, State of Origin, the Grand Final and NRLW	Free
Kayo	Every home-and-away game, with no ad breaks during play	Subscription
Foxtel	Every home-and-away game on Fox League, which is renamed Kayo League in 2027	Subscription

Foxtel Group says Kayo and Foxtel will show every NRL home-and-away match live in 2027, with selected games in 4K and no ad breaks during play. The NRL's current deals with Nine and Foxtel Group end after 2027, and a new seven-year deal starts in 2028. Our season guide covers what it changes.

Can I watch NRL tonight for free?

Yes, for some games. Nine's NRL games are free on Channel 9 and on the 9Now app. In round 2 of 2026 there were three Nine games: Thursday Night Football (Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels), Friday Night Footy (Broncos v Panthers) and Sunday Arvo Footy (Dolphins v Rabbitohs). Nine also shows 100% Footy on Monday nights, and every NRLW premiership match. We do not yet know the 2027 slots because the draw is not out. The games Nine does not show are only on Kayo or Foxtel, and the free ones have ad breaks during play.

What time is the NRL on TV tonight?

NRL games are usually played between Thursday and Sunday, and the first game of 2027 is the Las Vegas doubleheader on Sunday 28 February, Australian time: Parramatta v Gold Coast and Melbourne v Wests Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. The NRL has not published the kick-off times or the broadcasters for those games. For comparison, Nine showed the 2026 Las Vegas opener with a countdown show from 1pm AEDT and the first game at 3pm AEDT.

Times on CompareTV are in AEDT (Sydney and Melbourne) unless we say otherwise. If you live in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia or the Northern Territory, convert from AEDT: Brisbane does not use daylight saving, so it is an hour behind Sydney in summer, Perth is on UTC+8, and Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney during daylight saving.

Watch NRL tonight with Kayo and Foxtel

Kayo and Foxtel carry the same games, and the weekly shows around them. Foxtel's shows have included NRL 360 and The Fan Show. Kayo streams on phones, computers, smart TVs, streaming devices and games consoles, with features such as Kayo Minis, SplitView and Key Moments (more in our Kayo features guide).

Watch NRL tonight with Foxtel and Foxtel Now

You can watch Fox League on Foxtel, and on Foxtel Now if you prefer streaming. The Foxtel Now Sport Pack guide explains the sport add-on, and the plans and prices today are below.

Foxtel Group announced in September 2026 that Fox League becomes Kayo League in 2027, and that coverage stays available to Foxtel customers. We have not seen the new channel numbers.

NRL teams and fixtures

The NRL has 17 clubs in 2026 and the Perth Bears make it 18 in 2027, with a full round of nine games. Pick your team to see where to watch it:

• Penrith Panthers
• South Sydney Rabbitohs
• North Queensland Cowboys
• Sydney Roosters
• Canberra Raiders
• Wests Tigers
• Cronulla Sharks
• St George Dragons
• Gold Coast Titans
• Newcastle Knights
• Brisbane Broncos
• Canterbury Bulldogs
• Manly Sea Eagles
• NZ Warriors
• Parramatta Eels
• Melbourne Storm
• Redcliffe Dolphins

How the 2026 season ended

The Roosters beat the Knights 19-18 in the Grand Final at Accor Stadium on Sunday 4 October 2026. Newcastle led 12-6 at half-time. Penrith were the minor premiers. Nine and 9Now showed the Grand Final live, and Fox League had the replay. The Roosters are the defending premiers in 2027.

For the live NRL ladder, the finals draw and each club's next game, use the NRL hub. For the full guide to how to stream the competition, including the Las Vegas opener, see how to watch the NRL in 2027.