Everything you need to know to watch the highlight of the Australian rugby league season
Watch Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights as the two sides battle it out for the 2026 NRL Grand Final title.
The two sides have very different recent histories in the NRL. Last season, Newcastle Knights finished with the wooden spoon, but this year they have made it up the ladder, sneaking into the play-offs in seventh place. They are gunning for a first title since 2001 but will have to do so without New Zealand whore Phoenix Crossland, who received a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle against the Penrith Panthers in the preliminary final.
The Roosters, meanwhile, qualified for the play-offs in fourth place, and have won the title four times since The Knights last lifted the trophy – the last being in 2019. Sydney’s star-studded line-up will be hot favorites when the grand final kicks off, but anything can happen in knock-out rugby…
Read on to find out everything you need to know about watching this year’s NRL Grand Final online, on TV and from anywhere – including the option to watch for free if you’re in Australia. Scroll down to the bottom of the article for team lineups.
NRL Grand Final 2026: Key information
– Date: Sunday 4.10.2026
– Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
– Start time: 9.30am BST / 7.30pm AEDT (local) / 4.30am ET
– FREE STREAM: 9 Now (Australia)
– TV Channels/Live Streams: Sky Sports/Now (UK) / Fox Sports (USA) / NRL streaming pass (international)
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Can I watch Roosters v Knights for free?
Yes! In Australia you can watch the NRL Grand Final live for FREE on Channel 9 and its 9 Now a streaming service.
The game kicks off tonight at 7.30pm AEDT and the build-up to the match starts at 6.30pm.
You can also watch the Women’s Grand Final between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos on Channel 9/9Now. Kick-off is at 16:00 AEDT, ahead of the men’s game.
If you’re an Australian resident and currently traveling overseas, a VPN can help you tune in to the big games as if you were settling in to watch them on TV at home. Read on to find out more
Watch the NRL Grand Final from anywhere
Being away from home doesn’t have to stop you watching Roosters v Knights live on Sunday. A VPN bypasses geoblocking by changing your IP address, allowing you to stream the game as if you were at home.
Our colleagues at Tom’s guide test tons of VPNs and consider NordVPN to be the best in the world right now. It’s also great for improving your device’s security when you’re online.
Stream the NRL Grand Final in the UK
Sky Sports is the UK’s destination to watch Roosters v Knights. You can tune into the NRL Grand Final on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports+ this morning. Coverage begins at 9.20am BST before kick-off at 9.30am.
You can also watch the women’s final, Roosters v Broncos, on the same channels – kick-off is 6.00am BST.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the NRL Grand Final live on the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. You can view the latest Sky Sports subscription offer at Sky website – prices currently start from £24 per month.
Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights live stream in the USA
If you’re in the US, you can watch the NRL Grand Final Fox Sports 2.
Don’t worry if you don’t have cable, because you can still access the channel through a streaming service Fubo. Fubo’s Pro package is currently available for $88.99 per month ($63.99 for the first month) after a five-day free trial.
If you are traveling outside the US, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
Watch the NRL Grand Final with the NRL Streaming Pass
Another option to watch Roosters v Knights is NRL streaming pass.
It’s not available in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, but it will cost you £28.00 to stream the NRL Grand Final in the UK and $34.00 in the US.
Set for the 2026 NRL Grand Final
Sydney Roosters
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Drag
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Daly Cherry-Evans
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Reece Robson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Salesi Focetti
12. Siu Wong
13. Victor Radley
Exchange:
14. Connor Watson
15. Angus Crichton
16. Nat Butcher
17. Spencer Lane
18. Hugo Savala
19. Cody Ramsey
Reserves:
20. Benaiah Joel
21. Tommy Tale
22. Egan Butcher
Newcastle Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Gagai data
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Sandon Smith
8. Tyson Frizell
14. Harrison Graham
10. Cody Hopwood
11. Jermaine McEwen
12. Francis Manuleleu
13. Matt Croker
Exchange:
15. Lachlan Crouch
16. Paths of Saul
17. Dylan Lucas
18. Fletcher Hunt
19. Thomas Cant
20. Kyle McCarthy
Reserves:
21. Diesel Hagan
22. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoan
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch referees: Tyson Brough, Phil Henderson
Senior Audit Officer: Chris Butler
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