Channel 9 is rolling out its biggest coverage yet as the Storm and Broncos prepare to fight for rugby league’s ultimate prize.
The countdown is over as the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos square off in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The match will be shown exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now tonight from 6.30pm AEDT, with kick-off scheduled at 7.30pm AEDT.
Expert Line-Up
Nine’s coverage boasts a commentary team stacked with rugby league experience, including Immortal Andrew Johns, premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Paul Gallen, as well as Billy Slater, Phil Gould, Sam Thaiday, Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson.
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According to Nine, this team collectively brings experience from 48 Grand Finals as players and coaches, offering analysis and insight across the day’s matches.
It is a familiar stage for Craig Bellamy’s Storm, who are appearing in their 11th Grand Final under his coaching reign. After the pain of their 2024 defeat, Melbourne will be leaning heavily on the experience and attacking spark of Cameron Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Xavier Coates and Jahrome Hughes to go one step further this season.
The challenge comes from a Broncos outfit brimming with talent and confidence as they chase their first premiership since 2006. Leading the charge is Reece Walsh, supported by Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan, Ezra Mam, Ben Hunt and Kotoni Staggs. Guiding them from the sidelines is Michael Maguire, whose premiership credentials include the 2014 title with South Sydney.
Full-Day Coverage
Nine’s Wide World of Sports is dedicating 16 hours of live programming to Grand Final Day. Coverage kicks off at 7.00am AEDT with Weekend Today, where Clint Stanaway and Lizzie Pearl will be joined at Accor Stadium by Sam Thaiday and Darren Lockyer for a breakfast show with fans.
At 10.00am AEDT, Wide World of Sports takes over with hosts James Bracey, Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence and Marlee Silva, joined by special guests including James Tedesco and Cameron Smith.
The Sunday Footy Show follows at 11.00am AEDT, featuring Emma Lawrence, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler with the entire Nine rugby league panel for a season wrap-up and Grand Final preview.
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On-Field Action Before the Decider
The first live game of the day is the NRL State Championship Grand Final, with the New Zealand Warriors (NSW) taking on Queensland’s Burleigh Bears from 1.20pm AEDT. Commentary will be provided by Cameron Smith, Phil Gould and Peter Psaltis, with Johnathan Thurston and Marlee Silva on the sidelines.
That leads into the NRLW Grand Final at 4.00pm AEDT, featuring the undefeated Sydney Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos. Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Brenton Speed will call the action, with Darren Lockyer and Marlee Silva on sideline duties.
A special 9News bulletin will air at 6.00pm AEDT before Grand Final entertainment kicks off at 6.30pm AEDT, headlined by Teddy Swims, alongside tributes to retiring players and appearances from special guests.
The Main Event
The night’s centrepiece begins when the Storm and Broncos run onto Accor Stadium at 7.30pm AEDT (6.30pm Brisbane time). Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Mat Thompson will call the decider, with Danika Mason and Brad Fittler providing sideline updates.
Fans watching on 9Now will also have access to dedicated player cameras, following Munster and Walsh in the men’s Grand Final, along with Tamika Upton and Isabelle Kelly in the women’s game.
After full-time, Nine promises cameras will head inside the sheds of the winning team to capture the celebrations.
Broadcast Schedule Highlights
Weekend Today Show – 7.00am AEDT
Wide World of Sports – 10.00am AEDT
Sunday Footy Show – 11.00am AEDT
State Championship Grand Final – 1.20pm AEDT
NRLW Grand Final – 4.00pm AEDT
9News – 6.00pm AEDT
Pre-Match Entertainment – from 6.30pm AEDT
NRL Grand Final: Storm v Broncos – 7.30pm AEDT
The 2025 NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos will be broadcast live and free from 6.30pm AEDT, Sunday, October 5, on Channel 9HD and 9Now, with full coverage from 7.00am AEDT.
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