WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Meanwhile the Broncos\u2019 home preliminary final will be played on Sunday afternoon, rather than Saturday night (the day of the AFL decider), aginst either the Bulldogs or Panthers.<\/p>\n It will be the first Sunday preliminary final since 2007, but the first time ever the prelims have been separated across Friday and Sunday.<\/p>\n See the 2025 NRL finals fixtures, plus see how the NRL finals system works below. All times AEST. <\/p>\n NRL 2025 FINALS FIXTURES (All times AEST)<\/p>\n WEEK 1 \u2013 QUALIFYING AND ELIMINATION FINALS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 12-14<\/p>\n 2nd Qualifying Final: Storm (2nd) def Bulldogs (3rd), 26-18<\/p>\n Friday September 12, 7.50pm at AAMI Park<\/p>\n 2nd Elimination Final: Panthers (7th) def Warriors (6th), 24-8<\/p>\n Saturday September 13, 4.05pm at Go Media Stadium<\/p>\n 1st Elimination Final: Sharks (5th) def Roosters (8th), 20-10<\/p>\n Saturday September 13, 7.50pm at Shark Park<\/p>\n 1st Qualifying Final: Broncos (4th) def Raiders (1st), 29-28 after golden point<\/p>\n Sunday September 14, 4.05pm at GIO Stadium<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n WEEK 2 \u2013 SEMI-FINALS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 20-21<\/p>\n First Semi Final: First Qualifying Final loser (Raiders) vs First Elimination Final winner (Sharks)<\/p>\n Saturday September 20, 7:50pm at GIO Stadium<\/p>\n Second Semi Final: Second Qualifying Final loser (Bulldogs) vs Second Elimination Final winner (Panthers)<\/p>\n Sunday September 21, 4:05pm at Accor Stadium<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n WEEK 3 \u2013 PRELIMINARY FINALS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 26-28<\/p>\n Second Preliminary Final: Second Qualifying Final winner (Storm) vs First Semi Final winner (Raiders or Sharks)<\/p>\n Friday September 26, 7:50pm at AAMI Park<\/p>\n First Preliminary Final: First Qualifying Final winner (Broncos) vs Second Semi Final winner (Bulldogs or Panthers)<\/p>\n Sunday September 28, 4:05pm at Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n NRL GRAND FINAL 2025<\/p>\n Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final<\/p>\n Sunday October 5, 7:30pm at Accor Stadium<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n WHEN IS THE NRL GRAND FINAL?<\/p>\n The NRL finals series got underway on Friday September 12.<\/p>\n The 2025 NRL Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday October 5 at 7:30pm from Accor Stadium.<\/p>\n HOW THE NRL FINALS SYSTEM WORKS<\/p>\n The winners of the two qualifying finals advance to host the two preliminary finals, while two teams are eliminated each week until the Grand Final.<\/p>\n The loser of the First Qualifying Final (1st vs 4th) hosts the winner of the First Elimination Final (5th vs 8th) in the First Semi Final.<\/p>\n The loser of the Second Qualifying Final (2nd vs 3rd) hosts the winner of the Second Elimination Final (6th vs 7th) in the Second Semi Final.<\/p>\n The winner of the First Qualifying Final (1st vs 4th) hosts the winner of the Second Semi Final (2nd, 3rd, 6th or 7th) in the First Preliminary Final.<\/p>\n The winner of the Second Qualifying Final (2nd vs 3rd) hosts the winner of the First Semi Final (1st, 4th, 5th or 8th) in the Second Preliminary Final.<\/p>\n The winners of the two Preliminary Finals face off in the 2025 NRL Grand Final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NRL\u2019s semi-finals and preliminary finals are locked in, with the AFL Grand Final forcing the competition 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