The 2025 NRL season’s Round 23 clash on Sturday night will see the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the New Zealand Warriors at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

The Bulldogs slipped down to third on the ladder after a 28-14 defeat to the Wests Tigers last week. They were once table toppers but after a string of defeats in the middle of the season, Cameron Ciraldo’s men have fallen behind the Raiders and the Storm.

Sitili Tupouniua remains out due to a hamstring issue, while Marcelo Montoya is scheduled to return in two weeks as he continues to recover from a neck injury. 

Like the Bulldogs, the Warriors have dropped games recently. In shocking back-to-back defeats at home in Auckland, New Zealand lost 24-16 to the Titans, followed by a 20-18 loss in the last minute to the Dolphins.

Andrew Webster’s side will now have an opportunity to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on Canterbury in what will be their first meeting in 2025. These two sides last met in Round 25 last year when the Warriors were beaten 34-18 in Auckland. 

The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling, and live streaming information ahead of this match.

How to watch Bulldogs vs. Warriors: TV channel, free live stream

TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel Nine
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Nine Now

The Bulldogs vs. Warriors match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on Fox League and a free-to-air channel via Channel Nine. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, Nine Now and Kayo Sports.

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Bulldogs vs. Warriors start time

This NRL match takes place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, August 9 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).

Here’s how that time translates to different Australian time zones:

 DateKickoff timeAustralian Eastern Standard TimeSat, Aug. 97:35 p.m.Australian Central Standard TimeSat, Aug. 97:05 p.m.Australian Western Standard TimeSat, Aug. 95:35 p.m.Bulldogs vs. Warriors team listBulldogs team listWarriors team list

1. Jacob Kiraz  
2. Jethro Rinakama 
3. Bronson Xerri 
4. Stephen Crichton 
5. Enari Tuala 
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin    
8. Max King 
9. Reed Mahoney 
10. Sam Hughes 
11. Viliame Kikau 
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann
15. Harry Hayes 
16. Josh Curran 
17. Bailey Hayward

1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 
7. Tanah Boyd 
8. Marata Niukore
9. Samuel Healey 
10. Jackson Ford  
11. Leka Halasima 
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Erin Clark

14. Te Maire Martin  
15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith

Bulldogs schedule

Here’s the schedule for the Bulldogs’ next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)Sat, Aug. 9vs. Warriors7:35 p.m.Fri, Aug. 15at Roosters8:00 p.m.Fri, Aug. 22at Storm8:00 p.m.Thu, Aug. 28vs. Panthers7:50 p.m.Sat, Sep. 6vs. Sharks7:35 p.m.Warriors schedule

Here’s the schedule for the Warriors’ next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)Sat, Aug. 9at Bulldogs7:35 p.m.Fri, Aug. 15vs. Dragons6:00 p.m.Sat, Aug. 23at Titans5:30 p.m.Fri, Aug. 29vs. Eels6:00 p.m.Fri, Sep. 5at Sea Eagles6:00 p.m.