The NRL Grand Final is of one the biggest sporting events here in Australia as it attracts domestic and global audiences to watch the climax of one of the biggest Rugby League competitions in the world conclude.
This year the final is set to take place on Sunday, October 1st. This showpiece event is hosted by Accor Stadium (also known as Stadium Australia and Sydney Olympic Park) and is a perfect place for this rugby league conclusion – with a rich sporting history having previously played host to countless prior Grand Finals, and of course being the home of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
This year it comes down to who will bag the championship, the Penrith Panthers or the Brisbane Broncos?
Fortunately, you won’t have to miss a key moment when watching on TV or streaming the Grand Final live with the information listed in this guide. Likewise if you’re unable to watch the game in real-time, check out the replay options provided below.
Where to watch or stream the 2023 NRL Grand Final live
The Nine Network owns the broadcast rights to the NRL Grand Final here in Australia. Meaning, Channel 9 and their streaming platform 9Now are the only options to watch the Grand Final live.
Compatible devices for streaming with 9Now include the following:
Web browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. Mobile iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices (both phones and tablets). Select models of Telstra TV, Fetch TV, Apple TV, Android TV, LG TV and Samsung TV. As well as PlayStation 4 and 5 and Chromecast.
When is the NRL Grand Final on live or streaming TV in 2023?
This year’s NRL Grand Final will kick off at 7:30pm (AEDT) on Sunday, the 1st of October. The pre-game action will include the State Championship game at 1.20pm (AEDT), and the NRLW Grand Final at 3:55pm (AEDT).
The Grand Final itself should conclude just after 9:30pm (AEDT) depending on the quarter-lengths. The Grand Final is generally one of the longest NRL matches of the year.
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| Grand Final | Date/AEDT | How to watch |
|---|---|---|
| State Championship | LIVE: Sunday, 1 Oct 1:20 pm – 3:10 pm | Nine / Foxtel / Kayo |
| NRLW Grand Final: Knights v Titans | LIVE: Sunday, 1 Oct 3:55 pm – 5:30 pm | Nine / Foxtel / Kayo |
| Grand Final night | LIVE: Sunday, 1 Oct 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Nine / Foxtel / Kayo |
| Grand Final: Panthers v Broncos | LIVE: Sunday, 1 Oct 7:30 pm – 9:40 pm | Nine / 9Now |
| Grand Final post game | LIVE: Sunday, 1 Oct at 9:40 pm | Nine / Foxtel / Kayo |
| Grand Final replay | Replay: Sunday, 1 Oct 10:00 pm – 11:55 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
How to watch Grand Final 2023 on replay
The Nine Network has the exclusive rights for broadcasting the AFL Grand Final live in Australia. Full replays, however, will only be available to watch or stream on Fox League, which is carried by Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra and Kayo Sports.
The replays will be available almost straight after the final whistle and there will be full game replays and on-demand “Minis”. The Mini replays are condensed 20 minutes of the best game action.
This means that those of you who may be working or have other commitments when the game gets underway can comfortably relive all the action.
Watch Grand Final Replays online with Foxtel Now
FeaturedNRL Grand Final enthusiasts can watch replays online using Foxtel Now, which has no set-up fees and does not require extra equipment. Full game replays will be available on Fox League shortly after the Grand Final concludes, and they will be shown again the following day as well as at different times through-out the week.
Fox League comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be acquired on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month). Foxtel Now is compatible with a range of internet connected devices, and also includes the option to stream the NRL using the Foxtel Go app.
Stream Grand Final replays with Kayo
You can watch NRL Grand Final replays with Kayo Sports which has the same exact Fox League programing as Foxtel. Kayo is available on a wide-variety of popular mobile or internet-connected devices. Kayo also doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it.
Want to watch a shortened version of the Grand Final? Kayo Minis will provide a 20-minute recap after play has concluded. These replays will be available on-demand, which means you can pick the time that’s ideal for you.
Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView and No Spoilers. This last option hides all scores until you have had a chance to watch the action, perfect for those who want to watch the game later as if it were live.
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NRL teams you might want to stream
Check out further detail on how to watch the NRL team you support with our dedicated pages for each team in the league!
Streaming devices for watching NRL (Foxtel/Kayo)
If you’re eager to subscribe to one of these services, be sure to check your hardware works with them with our handy list of supported devices.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- 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)
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 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
