The 2025 NRL season’s Round 21 clash on Sunday afternoon sees the Canberra Raiders take on the Newcastle Knights at the GIO Stadium.

The Raiders sit at the top of the NRL ladder with a 15-3 record and two points clear of the second-placed Bulldogs. If Canberra manages to hold on to the lead, it would be their first minor premiership in 35 years.

With a good record at home this season, winning seven of the last eight games, Canberra will look to dominate a desperate Knight outfit this weekend.

On the other hand, the Knights are 14th on the ladder and three wins behind the top-eight spot. They need to secure a win at Canberra’s fortress to keep their finals hopes alive. 

However, they have a few numbers going their way. The Knights have won four of their last six meetings with the Raiders and also have a strong recent record in away games with three wins in their last four road games.

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 Raiders vs. Knights: TV channel, free live stream

TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: —
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel

The Raiders vs. Knights match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, Nine Now and Kayo Sports.

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Raiders vs. Knights start time

This NRL match takes place at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. local time (AEST).

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

 DateKickoff timeAustralian Eastern Standard TimeSun, Jul. 272:00 p.m.Australian Central Standard TimeSun, Jul. 271:30 p.m.Australian Western Standard TimeSun, Jul. 2712:00 p.m.Raiders vs. Knights team listRaiders team listKnights team list

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Jed Stuart
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Simi Sasagi
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali’i
9. Tom Starling
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Owen Pattie
15. Noah Martin 
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Ata Mariota

1. Dane Gagai 
2. Dom Young
3. Fletcher Hunt
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew 
6. Jackson Hastings   
7. Jack Cogger 
8. Jacob Saifiti 
9. Jayden Brailey 
10. Leo Thompson
11. Jermaine McEwen
12. Kai Pearce-Paul 
13. Phoenix Crossland 

14. Tyson Gamble 
15. Mat Croker  
16. Tyson Frizell 
17. Jack Hetherington

Raiders schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Sun, Jul. 27vs. Knights2:00 p.m.Sat, Aug.2at Dragons5:30 p.m.Fri, Aug. 8vs. Sea Eagles8:00 p.m.Fri, Aug. 22at Panthers6:00 p.m.Sat, Aug. 30vs. Wests Tigers3:00 p.m.Knights 2025 schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Sun, Jul. 27at Raiders2:00 p.m.Fri, Aug. 8vs. Panthers6:00 p.m.Sun, Aug. 17at Cowboys4:05 p.m.Sun, Aug. 24vs. Broncos2:00 p.m.Sun, Aug. 31at Sharks2:00 p.m.