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Panthers vs Knights NRL preliminary final: kick-off time and streaming options

Penrith and Newcastle meet at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Sept. 27, 2026, for a place in the NRL Grand Final. The match is free on 9Now in Australia and available via Fox One, Sky Sport and Sky Sports abroad.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-27 13:09

Penrith topped the 2026 ladder after a shock defeat at the same stage in 2025, which followed four consecutive premierships. Thomas Jenkins has scored 30 tries for the Mountain Men, while halfback Nathan Cleary has had a golden boot. Newcastle are in their first preliminary final in more than a decade, and their last Grand Final appearance was a quarter of a century ago. Justin Holbrook's side finished with the wooden spoon last season and reached this stage with a 12-10 semi-final win over the Warriors in front of 48,000 at Eden Park. Dominic Young is Newcastle's try-scoring hero.

In Australia, the match is being shown free on Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming service. Every game in the 2026 NRL finals series is available on those free-to-air platforms, and 9Now requires only an account. Fox League via Foxtel also carries the match. Kayo Sports starts from $30 a month after a first month for $1 offer or a 7-day free trial.

Viewers in the United States can watch on Fox One or FS2. Fox One costs $19.99 per month after a 3-day free trial. Fox One access is also available through Sling TV's Select plan at $29.99 a month and Blue plan at $54.99 a month. FS2 is carried by YouTube TV and Fubo, both of which offer new customers a free trial. A dedicated Watch NRL streaming platform offers an NRL Finals Pass for $72, covering all remaining games.

In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ holds the NRL rights. The match will be shown on Sky Sport 2 on television. Sky Sport Now subscription service starts at $29.99 per day or $59.99 per month.

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports is showing the match via Sky Sports+. Sky Sports plans start from £35 a month, or £20 for existing Sky television subscribers. A Now Sports membership starts from £14.99 a day or £34.99 a month. Watch NRL costs £57 for the remainder of the season or £20 for a week.

TechRadar says viewers traveling outside their home country can use a VPN to unlock their usual streaming service. The guide recommends NordVPN, describing it as offering up to 75% off and the ability to unlock 9Now. The article also states that a VPN can make a device appear as if it is back in the user's home country.