Following an intriguing regular season, we’ve finally arrived at the 2025 NRL Grand Final as the Brisbane Broncos take on the Melbourne Storm at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. Below we have all the information on how to watch the NRL Grand Final from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and more.
One year on from a tough loss to the Penrith Panthers, the Storm are back in the Grand Final and will be eyeing redemption in the NRL decider. There have been some question marks over the consistency of Craig Bellamy’s side this season but they have once again found a way back to the biggest stage of all.
Key to their success in the preliminary final was halfback Jahrome Hughes, who delivered an inspirational display to help them to a 22-14 victory over the Cronulla Sharks. He’ll once again need to step up if the Storm hope to overcome a Broncos side that has looked unstoppable of late.
Brisbane surged to secure a top-four berth and then overcame the odds with a thrilling victory over the defending champions, the Penrith Panthers. Aiming to win their seventh premiership and first since 2006, veterans Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds could be the difference thanks to their big game experience and calm heads in the heat of battle.
Read on below for a complete guide to where to watch NRL Grand Final live streams online, on TV and potentially for free.
Watch 2025 NRL Grand Final for FREE
Great news, footy fans Down Under – the NRL Grand Final will be on free-to-air Channel 9 and 9Now[1] in Australia.
What if you’re abroad? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service from anywhere[2].
How to watch any NRL Grand Final stream using a VPN
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How to watch NRL Grand Final live streams in the US
In the US, the NRL Grand Final will be shown on FOX Sports.
If you don’t get the channel with cable, FOX Sports is available via over-the-top streaming service Fubo[5], which starts at $94.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial, though new users get $20 off their first month.
If you’re traveling outside of the US, you can make use of NordVPN[6] to catch the action.
How to watch NRL Grand Final live streams in the UK
In the UK, the NRL Grand Final between the Storm and the Broncos is being shown on Sky Sports.[7]
Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.
If you’re a UK resident but traveling outside the country you can use a VPN to catch the action from abroad[8].
How to watch NRL Grand FInal live streams in Australia
As mentioned above the NRL Grand Final is on free-to-air Channel 9 in Australia, with live streaming available via 9Now.[9]
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm is also being shown live on Foxtel. Kayo Sports[10] offers a streaming option for Foxtel if you’ve cut the cord, with plans starting from $30 a month after you’ve taken advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial[11].
If you’re currently out of Australia but want to watch NRL live streams, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN[12], as per the instructions above.
How to watch NRL Grand Final live streams in Canada
Rugby fans in Canada can watch the NRL Grand Final on Sportsnet.[13]
You can either watch Sportsnet on TV, or via the Sportsnet Plus[14] streaming service, which starts at $24.99 per month or $199.99 per year.
Outside Canada during the 2025 NRL Grand Final? Simply use a VPN[15] to watch from abroad.
Can I follow the NRL Grand Final on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key moments from the 2025 NRL season on the official social media channels on TikTok (@NRL[16]), YouTube (@NRL[17]) and Instagram (@NRL[18]).
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