The 2025 NRL season’s Round 26 clash on Sunday afternoon sees the Dolphins take on the Gold Coast Titans in the Queensland Derby at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

The Dolphins are sitting ninth on the points ladder, just outside the finals spot and will be desperate to secure wins in the remaining two games: starting with the cellar-dwelling Titans before facing the high-flying Raiders.

However, their form is not ideal. They have lost three straight games, including a 58-30 loss to another finals contender, the Sea Eagles, last week. The Dolphins are tied on 26 points with Manly and two points behind the Roosters. The good news? They are facing a team with the worst record in 2025.

The Titans have been stuck in 17th place for most of the year and are coming off a 32-18 loss against the Warriors. Despite putting up a fight early in the game, pressure across the 80 minutes eventually got the better of them.

Gold Coast would love nothing more than to spoil the party for their Queensland rival Dolphins amid their push for the finals. However, they have lost four of the past five meetings with the Phins, including a heavy 36-10 loss earlier in the season.

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 Dolphins vs. Titans: TV channel, free live stream

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

The Dolphins vs. Titans 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.

New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.

Dolphins vs. Titans start time

This NRL match takes place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, August 31 at 4:05 p.m. local time (AEST).

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

 DateKickoff timeAustralian Eastern Standard TimeSun, Aug. 314:05 p.m.Australian Central Standard TimeSun, Aug. 313:35 p.m.Australian Western Standard TimeSun, Aug. 312:05 p.m.Dolphins vs. Titans team listDolphins team listTitans team list

1. Trai Fuller 
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo 
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 
5. Tevita Naufahu
6. Kodi Nikorima 
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi 
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Oryn Keeley 
13. Kurt Donoghoe

14. Aublix Tawha
15. Ray Stone
16. Mark Nicholls 
17. Josh Kerr

1. AJ Brimson
2. Jaylan De Groot
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita  
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

14. Keano Kini
15. Klese Haas
16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui
17. Josh Patston

Dolphins schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Sun, Aug. 31vs. Titans4:05 p.m.Sun, Sep. 7vs. Raiders2:00 p.m.Titans schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Sun, Aug. 31at Dolphins4:05 p.m.Sat, Sep. 6vs. Wests Tigers5:30 p.m.