From the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip, get ready to hit the jackpot for Nine’s 2024 NRL season launch this weekend on Channel 9.
Superstars of the NRL’s two heavyweight clubs, Reece Walsh, James Tedesco, Adam Reynolds, Joey Manu and Ezra Mam, will have plenty of aces up their sleeves when they run out onto Allegiant Stadium, just weeks after it hosted the NFL’s Superbowl LVIII.
The history-making fixture is not to be missed, and footy fans can enjoy a huge day of footy from 1.00pm, with a special behind-the-scenes look at the epic 2023 NRL Grand Final in the final episode of a special two hour screening of Undisputed, plus live crosses to Las Vegas on the Today Show and the season premiere of the rebranded Sunday sports panel show: Wide World of Sports.
On the sideline in Las Vegas for Nine’s Wide World of Sports will be Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
In commentary is rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater and Mat Thompson, while Broncos legend Darren Lockyer joins the panel with host James Bracey.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Sydney/Melbourne AEDT 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane AEST 2.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
SPECIAL SCREENING – UNDISPUTED: PANTHERS 2023 FINALS DOCUMENTARY
Before 2024 season kick-off, Wide World of Sports will exclusively go behind the scenes with the defending champions in Undisputed, Penrith Panthers, reliving their incredible comeback 2023 Grand Final win from with a two hour screening covering their 2023 finals run at 1.00pm AEDT Sunday, when episode 3 of Undisputed is shown on Channel 9HD.
Fans can also stream Undisputed on 9Now, watch here.
Hey theres 2 games wheres the other free one between souths and er manly
Hi Rick – that game is a Foxtel/Kayo Sports exclusive.