Watch the 2024 NRL Grand Final live on Channel 9 and 9Now. Find full broadcast details, schedules, and how to tune in for free on October 6.
The 2024 NRL Grand Final, featuring a clash between two of the most dominant teams of recent years—the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm—will be broadcast live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now. Coverage begins from 6.30pm AEDT on Sunday, October 6.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports is set to provide comprehensive coverage of the biggest day in rugby league, with 16 hours of live programming, culminating in the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final.
The Panthers, aiming to extend their historic run of Grand Final appearances to five consecutive years, face a rematch with the team that beat them in the first of these finals in 2020. The Panthers’ star Nathan Cleary will spearhead the effort to secure another title, supported by Jarome Luai and James Fisher-Harris.
On the other side, the Melbourne Storm, the runaway Minor Premiers, bring their formidable trio of Cameron Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen, and Jahrome Hughes into the contest, hoping to spoil the Panthers’ party and claim their own piece of rugby league glory.
The day’s festivities kick off early with Weekend Today live from 7.00am AEDT, leading into a packed schedule of pre-match programming. The build-up includes the NRL State Championship Grand Final between the Newtown Jets and Norths Devils at 1.20pm AEDT, followed by the NRLW Grand Final pitting the Sydney Roosters against the Cronulla Sharks at 3.55pm AEDT.
Viewers can also enjoy added features on 9Now, including dedicated player cameras focusing on Nathan Cleary and Ryan Papenhuyzen, offering a closer view of their on-field performance.
A star-studded lineup of commentators and analysts will guide viewers through the action. James Bracey, Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence, and Marlee Silva will lead the coverage, with commentary from a distinguished team of rugby league legends including Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, and Phil Gould AM, among others.
The day’s live commentary will be called by Mat Thompson, Brenton Speed, and Peter Psaltis.
After the final whistle, viewers can join the celebrations live from the dressing rooms of the victorious team.
Full Broadcast Schedule for Sunday, October 6:
- Weekend Today: 7.00am AEDT
- Sports Sunday: 10.00am AEDT
- Sunday Footy Show: 11.00am AEDT
- State Championship Grand Final – Newtown Jets v Norths Devils: 1.20pm AEDT (Sydney), 12.20pm (Brisbane), 1.20pm (Melbourne)
- NRLW Grand Final – Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks: 3.55pm AEDT (Sydney), 2.55pm (Brisbane), 3.55pm (Melbourne)
- 9News: 6.00pm AEDT
- Pre-Match Entertainment (featuring The Kid LAROI): 6.30pm AEDT
- NRL Grand Final – Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers: 7.30pm AEDT (Sydney), 6.30pm (Brisbane), 7.30pm (Melbourne)
