The final day of the NRL and NRLW seasons is here. The grand finals for the men and women will be held today.

In the women's decider, the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos face off in a rematch of last year's grand final.

In the men's grand final, the Sydney Roosters are facing the Newcastle Knights.

Here's everything you need to know about NRL and NRLW grand finals day.

What time are the NRL and NRLW grand finals?

The NRL and NRLW grand finals will be held on Sunday, October 4, the first day of daylight saving time in many states and territories across the country.

Here is when each grand final begins in each state and territory.

NRL grand final

• 7:30pm AEDT: NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania
• 7pm ACDT: South Australia
• 6:30pm: Queensland
• 6pm: Northern Territory
• 4:30pm: Western Australia

NRLW grand final

• 4pm AEDT: NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania
• 3:30pm ACDT: South Australia
• 3pm: Queensland
• 2:30pm: Northern Territory
• 1pm: Western Australia

How can you watch and listen to the grand final?

The game will be on Channel 9 and 9Now, but be aware that it will not be shown on Kayo or Fox Sports. It is the only game of the entire NRL season that is exclusive to Channel 9.

To listen to the grand final, join your local ABC Sport radio team, and follow along with the ABC Sport live blog at abc.net.au.

Where are the NRL and NRLW grand finals being played?

The NRL and NRLW grand finals are being played at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Stadium Australia has hosted every NRL grand final since 1999, with the exception of the 2021 decider which was played at Brisbane's Lang Park during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the NRLW's inception in 2018, all grand finals have been played at Stadium Australia, again with 2021 being the exception. That decider was played at Dolphin Stadium in Redcliffe.

Who is playing in the NRL grand final?

The Sydney Roosters face the Newcastle Knights for the NRL premiership.

The Roosters finished the season fourth on the ladder, and lost their opening match of the finals before victories over Cronulla and the Dolphins.

The Newcastle Knights finished seventh on the ladder. After defeating Souths in the first week of the finals, the Knights went to Auckland and defeated the Warriors, then beat Penrith while being down to 12 players for all of the second half.

Sydney Roosters Newcastle Knights1. James TedescoFullback1. Kalyn Ponga2. Daniel TupouWinger2. Dominic Young3. Billy SmithCentre3. Dane Gagai4. Robert ToiaCentre4. Bradman Best5. Mark NawaqanitawaseWinger5. Greg Marzhew6. Daly Cherry-EvansFive-eight6. Fletcher Sharpe7. Sam WalkerHalfback7. Sandon Smith8. Naufahu WhyteProp8. Tyson Frizell9. Reece RobsonHooker14. Harrison Graham10. Lindsay CollinsProp10. Cody Hopwood11. Salesi FoketiSecond row11. Jermaine McEwen12. Siua WongSecond row12. Francis Manuleleua13. Victor RadleyLock13. Mat Croker14. Connor WatsonInterchange15. Lachlan Crouch15. Angus CrichtonInterchange16. Pasami Saulo16. Nat ButcherInterchange17. Dylan Lucas17. Spencer LeniuInterchange18. Fletcher Hunt18. Hugo SavalaInterchange19. Thomas Cant19. Cody RamseyInterchange20. Kyle McCarthy20. Benaiah IoeluReserves21. Diesel Hagan21. Tommy TalauReserves22. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana22. Egan ButcherReserves 

Who is playing in the NRLW grand final?

The Sydney Roosters are undefeated in 2026, winning all 11 matches in the home-and-away season, then defeating the Canberra Raiders in last week's preliminary final.

It mirrors Sydney's fantastic NRLW season in 2025, where they were undefeated until losing in last year's decider to the Brisbane Broncos.

The Broncos finished third on the table, with a record of 8–3 in the home-and-away season. The Broncos suffered a three-game losing run in the middle of the season, but have won their past five matches, including last weekend's preliminary final against the Gold Coast Titans.

Sydney Roosters Brisbane Broncos1. Corban BaxterFullback1. Tamika Upton2. Brydie ParkerWinger2. Kerri Johnson3. Jessica SergiesCentre3. Deleni Paitai4. Isabelle KellyCentre4. Georgia Bartlett5. Jayme FressardWinger5. Julia Robinson6. Jocelyn KelleherFive-eight6. Ali Brigginshaw7. Tarryn AikenHalfback7. Jesse Southwell8. Millie ElliottProp8. Shannon Mato9. Keeley NizzaHooker9. Jada Ferguson10. Otesa PuleProp10. Brianna Clark11. Sariah PakiSecond row11. Lauren Dam12. Jasmin StrangeSecond row12. Romy Teitzel13. Olivia KernickLock13. Lillian Yarrow14. Taina NaividiInterchange14. Rhemy Hinckesman15. Aliyah NasioInterchange15. Chelsea Lenarduzzi16. Rima ButlerInterchange16. Reegan Hicks17. Amber HallInterchange17. Harlem Walker18. Mia WoodReserves18. Caitlin Urwin19. Taneisha GrayReserves19. Tara McGrath-West20. Nikiah CampbellReserves20. Linneke Gevers21. Shawden BurtonReserves21. Breanna Eales22. Keighley SimpsonReserves22. Amanii Misa

What pre-match entertainment is taking place at the NRL grand final?

After talks between the NRL and Australian artist Tones And I, the grand final appeared set to take place without any pre-match entertainment.

However, on Friday it was revealed that an all-star ensemble of Australian musicians, led by Amy Shark, will lead a tribute to recently retired player Jai Arrow, who was diagnosed with MND earlier this year.

Shark will be joined by members from Newcastle favourites and Better hit-makers The Screaming Jets, plus rock groups Grinspoon, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Electronic duo Peking Duk revealed on Instagram on Sunday morning that despite rumours to the contrary, they would not be part of the performance.

Shark previously performed at the 2020 NRL grand final, and is set to perform a series of cover songs, including the Gerry and the Pacemakers' song and Liverpool FC anthem You'll Never Walk Alone.

Each musician's appearance fee is reportedly being donated to motor neurone disease causes.