The 2025 NRL season’s Round 24 clash on Thursday night sees the Penrith Panthers face off against the Melbourne Storm at Comm Bank Stadium in Sydney.

The 2024 Grand Finalists meet again for the second time this season. The Storm won the opening round clash 30-24 back in March. Five months on, the stakes are higher and this encounter could well serve as a preview of the finals in just a few weeks.

Meanwhile, the Panthers are aiming for their fifth consecutive title and their resurgence after a rough start to the season has made their intent clear. Penrith were sitting at the bottom of the ladder midway through the season, but nine straight wins have bulldozed them into the top four.

The Panthers face a tough run in the coming weeks, starting with the Storm before taking on the Raiders and the Bulldogs.

The defending premiers will be put to a stern test but if they come through this unscathed, Penrith’s confidence will be sky-high in the chase for a sixth straight title come the finals series. 

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 Panthers vs. Storm: TV channel, free live stream

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

The Panthers vs. Storm 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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Panthers vs. Storm start time

This NRL match takes place at Comm Bank Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Thursday, August 14 at 7:50 p.m. local time (AEST).

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

 DateKickoff timeAustralian Eastern Standard TimeThu, Aug. 147:50 p.m.Australian Central Standard TimeThu, Aug. 147:20 p.m.Australian Western Standard TimeThu, Aug. 145:50 p.m.Panthers vs. Storm team listPanthers team listStorm team list

1. Dylan Edwards  
2. Thomas Jenkins 
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To’o 
6. Blaize Talagi 
7. Nathan Cleary 
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny 
10. Lindsay Smith 
11. Luke Garner
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaiah Papali’i

14. Brad Schneider
15. Liam Henry 
16. Matthew Eisenhuth 
17. Scott Sorensen

1. Nick Meaney 
2. Grant Anderson
3. Joe Chan 
4. Marion Seve 
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Tyran Wishart
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant 
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero 

14. Jonah Pezet 
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Ativalu Lisati

Panthers schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Thu, Aug. 15vs. Storm7:50 p.m.Fri, Aug. 22vs. Raiders6:00 p.m.Thu, Aug. 28at Bulldogs7:50 p.m.Sat, Sep. 6at Dragons3:00 p.m.Storm schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)Thu, Aug. 14at Panthers7:50 p.m.Fri, Aug. 22vs. Bulldogs8:00 p.m.Fri, Aug. 29vs. Roosters8:00 p.m.Thu, Sep. 4at Broncos7:50 p.m.