Sun 4 Oct 2026
7:30 PM AEDT
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NRL Grand Final 2026: Result, Kick-off Time & Match Guide
1 match across 4 Oct 2026 (Sydney dates). All matches have finished. Roosters won the 2026 NRL premiership, beating Knights 19–18 in the Grand Final.
Grand Final — 2026
2026 NRL finals · Times in Sydney · 1 match in this selection
Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights — Grand Final
The path: Winner of the first preliminary-final path v Winner of the other preliminary-final path.
Roosters: Premiers. Knights: Runners-up.
Australian coverage for this match: Official NRL broadcast details.
Grand Final key statistics
| Statistic | Sydney Roosters | Newcastle Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Completion rate | 90% | 75% |
| Run metres | 2101 | 1447 |
| Errors | 14 | 9 |
| Tries | 3 | 3 |
Kick-off time around Australia
All times below refer to the same kick-off. Daylight saving applies in some states; television coverage may start earlier.
| City | Local kick-off |
|---|---|
| Sydney | Sun 4 Oct, 7:30 PM AEDT |
| Melbourne | Sun 4 Oct, 7:30 PM AEDT |
| Canberra | Sun 4 Oct, 7:30 PM AEDT |
| Hobart | Sun 4 Oct, 7:30 PM AEDT |
| Brisbane | Sun 4 Oct, 6:30 PM AEST |
| Adelaide | Sun 4 Oct, 7:00 PM ACDT |
| Darwin | Sun 4 Oct, 6:00 PM ACST |
| Perth | Sun 4 Oct, 4:30 PM AWST |
Venue and Australian TV coverage
Accor Stadium · At the ground: Sun 4 Oct, 7:30 PM AEDT.
Australian broadcast for the 2026 Grand Final
The match was broadcast live in Australia on Nine and 9Now. Nine's Grand Final coverage began at 6:30 pm AEDT; kick-off was at 7:30 pm AEDT. These are different times. See Nine's official broadcast announcement.
For the event-day venue and travel information, see the official 2026 Grand Final guide. This is a past event; ticket sales and special transport arrangements no longer apply.
Road to the Grand Final
Roosters
Finals Week 1
Penrith Panthers19 – 12Sydney Roosters
Sun 13 Sep 2026 · Full time
Finals Week 2
Sydney Roosters46 – 10
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Sat 19 Sep 2026 · Full time
Finals Week 3
Dolphins20 – 36Sydney Roosters
Fri 25 Sep 2026 · Full time
Knights
Finals Week 1
South Sydney Rabbitohs10 – 20Newcastle Knights
Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Full time
Finals Week 2
Warriors10 – 12Newcastle Knights
Sun 20 Sep 2026 · Full time
Finals Week 3
Penrith Panthers14 – 22Newcastle Knights
Sun 27 Sep 2026 · Full time
NRL Grand Final FAQs
What happened in the 2026 NRL Grand Final?
1 match across 4 Oct 2026 (Sydney dates). All matches have finished. Roosters won the 2026 NRL premiership, beating Knights 19–18 in the Grand Final.
What time is the 2026 NRL Grand Final in my state?
The listed kick-off is 7:30 PM AEDT on Sun 4 Oct 2026 in Sydney. The state-by-state table shows the same kick-off in local time, including daylight saving where it applies. TV coverage can begin before kick-off.
Where can I find the full Grand Final match statistics?
Open the match details for team lists, player statistics and scoring events where available. This guide brings together the result, selected team statistics, kick-off times and both clubs' roads to the Grand Final.
Are the scores live?
No. Full-time scores appear once confirmed here. Select Completed for the latest results first, or Upcoming for future confirmed kick-offs. Check the official NRL match centre for the latest match information.
Source: Official 2026 Grand Final guide. Match information checked 30 October 2026.
Progression follows the NRL top-eight finals paths; current venues come from the season's confirmed fixtures.
Fixtures and ladder: NRL.com. Scores are not live. Check the official match page for changes before making travel plans.