Your complete guide for the 2025 Grand Final Fan Fest and NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final day at Accor Stadium.
Be part of all the excitement, drama and fun of the grand final week starting with Fan Fest at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Thursday and Friday through to the big games at Accor Stadium on Sunday, October 5.
In the NRL it's the Storm taking on the Broncos for the ultimate prize while the NRLW grand final sees the Roosters and Broncos square off in a mouth-watering showdown.
The Broncos have the chance to make history by becoming the first club to win both the NRL and NRLW Premiership on the same day.
Here's everything you need to know about the biggest week on the rugby league calendar.
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Explore Beyond the Stadium
Sydney comes alive for NRL Grand Final weekend. Beyond the stadium, explore riverside trails in Parramatta Park, catch live theatre at Riverside Theatre, or ride the rapids in Penrith. From rooftop bars near Accor Stadium to multicultural eats across Western Sydney, it’s the perfect time to discover the energy, flavour and culture that make Sydney unforgettable.
2025 Grand Final Fan Fest
The 2025 Grand Final Fan Fest will be held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney on Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3. This is a free event suitable for all ages.
Thursday - 10am to 9pm
Friday - 10am to 5pm
For more details go to 820517.com/tickets/fanfest
Grand Final Teams Media Conferences
Thursday
2.45pm
Both Men’s Grand Final Teams presented on stage
3.30pm
Grand Final Media Conference
Representatives, including coaches and captains, of Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos.
Friday
2.45pm
Both Women’s Grand Final Teams presented on stage
3.30pm
Representatives, including coaches and captains, of Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos.
Hisense Fan Commentary Box
Calling all pundits! Are you the next voice of Rugby League? Test your commentary skills and call some of the best rugby league moments of all time for the chance to WIN awesome prizes thanks to Hisense. Game on!
Chemist Warehouse Fan Zone
The Chemist Warehouse Activation is set to bring fans an unforgettable experience!
🏉 Capture the moment as you Step into the action with the Fan Run On– a stadium-inspired entrance experience where you can recreate the electrifying energy of your team’s big moment.
💪 Test your strength on the Tackle Course and see if you’ve got what it takes to dominate the field!
🎁 Score big with giveaways! Drop your team coin into the NRL Freefall Wall and win exciting prizes.
Find us at the NRL fan zone and get amongst the action with Chemist Warehouse!
Red Bull DJ Truck and Sampling
The Red Bull DJ Truck will surprise, delight & give energy to fans.
Red Bull will be on site each day handing out cold cans of Red Bull to fans to give them wiiings!
Telstra Ultimate Photo Moment
Telstra will be bringing the Telstra Hub to Fan Fest to create the ultimate photo moment for fans with the NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership trophies.
Shapes Guessing Box
Shapes will be bringing back their Guessing Box, giving all attendees a chance to win a year’s worth of Shapes!
There will also be free Shapes to giveaway each day of Fan Fest.
Harvey Norman Sounds & Scoops of Summer
Harvey Norman will be providing Tefal Dolce sorbet samples alongside their pass the ball activation. Fans can pass the ball through their preferred flavour and win a free sample for every successful throw.
This is coupled with a JBL container that includes an arcade claw game for instant JBL prizes!
VB 'The Sheds' @ Cruise Bar & Restaurant
VB are taking over Cruise Bar with "The Sheds", a relaxing space to soak in Fan Fest from the best seat in the house, right on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy live entertainment, lunch with NRL legends Bryan Fletcher (Thursday, 12pm – 1pm) & Kezie Apps (Friday, 12pm – 2pm), win awesome prizes, and treat yourself to ice cold $10 VB pints, plus food specials. Free entry, open from 11.30am to late.
Solo Sampling
Tackle your thirst with the OG Thirst Crusher. Solo will help NRL Fans tackle their thirst on Day 1 of Fan Fest, sampling ice cold cans of their brand-new Solo Lemon & Orange for fans to try!
Beach Touch Footy
Head down to Bondi Beach on Saturday October 4 for an epic day of touch footy, sunshine, music, and good vibes at Bondi Beach Footy Fest!
Whether you're hitting the sand with your squad or soaking up the action from the sidelines, it’s the perfect way to start your Grand Final weekend. Festivities kick off at 9.00am, so grab your coffee, rally your mates, and head down for a morning of fun.
There's plenty happening on the day – from the NRL Legends vs TFA Legends exhibition game and a live Grand Final Preview Podcast to free skin checks from the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation. Head to the Fan Zone for a live DJ, Budgy Smuggler’s Giant Jenga, photo ops with the NRL and NRLW trophies, and giveaways from Arnott’s Shapes, Gatorade, and more.
Register a team for just $100 - spots are limited, so get in quick! We've also got the little legends covered with League Stars Clinics for kids aged 5–12.
Bondi Beach Footy Fest is the place to be - don’t miss it!
Grand Final Day Event Schedule
- ALL TIMES ARE AEDT
- 1.00pm – Gates open at Accor Stadium
- 1.20pm – State Championship kick-off
- 3.20pm – NRLW Grand Final Pre-Game Show
- 4.00pm – NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
- 6.30pm – Pre-Game Entertainment
- 7.30pm – NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
- Get your tickets HERE
Transport and Travel Information
For more detailed transport info and to plan your trip go to
Arriving by Train
The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park. From the station, it’s a short 10-minute walk via Olympic Boulevard to the stadium.
Travel on trains is included in your match ticket, simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.
Express trains to Olympic Park and regular services to Lidcombe will run frequently before and after the match to get you there and home again.
Arriving by Bus
Accor Stadium is easily accessible by bus, with Sydney Buses operating a number of services to Sydney Olympic Park including:
- Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington.
- Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf.
- Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde
For selected major events at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses run on multiple routes from around the Sydney metropolitan area to Olympic Park, and return. Travel on transport may be included in your event ticket. This information is detailed on each of the stadium pages.
What's On Outside the Stadium
VB Locker Room Grand Final Party
Head to the Locker Room and quench your hard-earned thirst at Sydney’s biggest NRL Grand Final party. Enjoy big acts, including Bag Raiders, Mell Hall, Dale Finucane, James Graham & more, alongside big cold VBs right on the doorstep of Accor Stadium. Free entry 12.00pm to late.
JD Sports Duffle Giveaway
The Grand Duffle is a bold oversized build that drops JD Sports right into the heart of Grand Final Day. Designed to feel like it’s landed in the middle of the action, the activation uses a giant duffle shoe box with a walk in entry for fans to take home the latest Nike styles and JD Vouchers.
The build will also feature a photo moment on the opposite side where fans can take a selfie with the duffle and enter to win a 2026 NRL GF Experience. Thanks to KOMO the fan selfies will play on the big screen across GF Game Day.
Red Bull DJ Truck
The Red Bull x Kia Tasman DJ Truck will provide a mobile entertainment solution & look to surprise, delight & give energy to fans on their way to the game.
Australian Skin Cancer Truck
The Australian Skin Cancer Truck will be conducting free skin checks to fans, with thanks to Sportsbet.
2025 NRL Grand Final Entertainment Presented by Instax
The NRL is turning up the heat with GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Teddy Swims headlining the NRL & NRLW Grand Final day entertainment!
Get ready for a show-stopping performance from one of the world’s most exciting voices.
This is where world-class entertainment meets Rugby League’s ultimate battle — the best teams going head-to-head for glory. Don’t miss the epic spectacle with moments that matter.
What's On Inside The Stadium
Westpac Ball Delivery
Westpac will be delivering the match ball ahead of the NRL & NRLW Grand Final.
KFC FLG Free Zinger Giveaway
Two lucky fans will compete on field to win the entire stadium FREE zinger burgers. The participant who kicks the greatest number of balls into the giant inflatable KFC bucket on field will win vouchers for themselves, plus bragging rights.
Telstra Half-Time Show
The Telstra Half-Time Show will include Sara Berki (Modern-Pop Country Artist) for NRLW and DJ Havana Brown for NRL.
DJ Havana Brown will incorporate the iconic Telstra Whistle from their 2025 TVC into her set.
The DJ set will include a light, pyro and lasers show.
Red Bull Matt Hall Aerobatic Air Show
Matt Hall and Kris Sieczkowski perform a high-energy formation display in the Red Bull MX and Extra 300L. Reaching 200 knots and 6G in tight formation, Kris is the lead plane with Matt on his wing. The performance features dynamic aerobatic manoeuvres reaching up to 12G. It includes signature cross-turns, inverted formation, tumbles and crowd-favourite aerobatic manoeuvres.
Westpac Catch and Keep
Thanks to Westpac, tonight is a Westpac Catch & Keep game. Any fan lucky enough to catch a match ball can take the footy home. So, if you catch the ball, don’t throw it back. It’s yours to keep! It takes a little Westpac!
Chemist Warehouse Aisle Dash
Chemist Warehouse aisle dash will see 2 fans will battle it out on-field to see who can fill their giant basket first, with up to $10,000 in cash and prizes to be won.
Telstra Junior Rugby League Mini Matches
Thanks to Telstra, 2 local junior rugby league teams will get the opportunity to play a game on-field prior to the kick-off in the main game.
Harvey Norman Spin to Win
Be in your seat during half-time of the NRLW Grand Final, and you could have the chance to win a $1,000 Harvey Norman Gift Card.
Bundy Northern Blowout Bar
It's a full Bundy takeover in the Northen Blowout section.
The classic Bundy Bar will transform into a precinct of its own accessible only by fans who have scanned in.
The Bundy Blowout Bar to consist of Bundy's classic trailer bar, Bundy tables decked out in Fairy lights, as well as a giant blow up Bundy Dart Board!
NRL Grand Final Broadcast Details
Domestic TV coverage in Australia
Available via Nine and 9 Now as well as via Sky NZ in New Zealand. Radio coverage in Australia is available via ABC, Triple M Brisbane, Triple M Sydney, 2GB, 4BC and NRL Nation.
International TV coverage
Pacific Islands
TVWAN Sports
Rest of the world
BeIN Sports 1 - France
Fox Netherlands
ESPN Africa
Sportsnet World - Canada
Sport 24 – inflight / cruiseships
Premier Sports Asia
SportDigital1+ – Austria, Germany, Switzerland
USA
Fox Sports 2
UK
Sky Sports Main Event.
