NRL Finals 2024 Fixtures: Dates, Times, Venues & TV Channel
The 2024 NRL Finals Series is set to begin with the Qualifying and Elimination Finals on September 13 and will conclude with the NRL Grand Final on Sunday, October 6 at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
When does the NRL Finals Series start?
Qualifying and Elimination Finals: September 13-15
Semi-Finals: September 20-21
Preliminary Finals: September 27-28
Grand Final: Sunday, October 6, 2024
What channel are the NRL Finals on?
Every match in the NRL Finals Series, including the Grand Final, has exclusive broadcast rights on Channel 9. Fans in New Zealand can watch the series on Sky Sport. Outside of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, every NRL game is available on Watch NRL.
How do the NRL Finals work in 2024?
The NRL Finals feature an eight-team format spread over four weeks. In Week 1, teams ranked 1-4 compete in Qualifying Finals, with the winners progressing to Week 3. Teams ranked 5-8 participate in Elimination Finals, with the victors advancing to Week 2.
During Week 2, the losers of the Qualifying Finals face the winners of the Elimination Finals. The winners then move on to challenge the teams resting in Week 3. Week 4 hosts the Grand Final between the two remaining teams.
NRL Qualifying & Elimination Finals Schedule (Week 1)
| ROUND | DATE | TIME (AEST) | MATCH | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Final | Fri. Sep. 13 | 7:50 pm | Penrith Panthers 30 def. Sydney Roosters 10 | BlueBet Stadium |
| Qualifying Final | Sat. Sep. 14 | 4:05 pm | Melbourne Storm 37 def. Cronulla Sharks 10 | AAMI Park |
| Elimination Final | Sat. Sep. 14 | 7:50 pm | North Queensland Cowboys 28 def. Newcastle Knights 16 | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| Elimination Final | Sun. Sep. 15 | 4:05 pm | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 22 def. by Manly Sea Eagles 24 | Accor Stadium |
NRL Semi-finals Schedule (Week 2)
| DATE | TIME (AEST) | MATCH | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Sep. 20 | 7:50 pm | Cronulla Sharks vs. North Queensland Cowboys | Allianz Stadium |
| Sat. Sep. 21 | 7:50 pm | Sydney Roosters vs. Manly Sea Eagles | Allianz Stadium |
NRL Preliminary Finals Schedule (Week 3)
| DATE | TIME (AEST) | MATCH | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Sep. 27 | TBD | Melbourne Storm vs. TBD | AAMI Park |
| Sat. Sep. 28 | TBD | Penrith Panthers vs. TBD | TBD |
NRL Grand Final Schedule (Week 4)
The NRL Grand Final, a significant sporting event in Australia, is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. AEDT on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
| DATE | TIME (AEST) | MATCH | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Oct. 6 | 7:30 pm | TBD | Accor Stadium, Sydney |
Note: All dates and times are subject to change.