What is the game channel?

NRL is the most popular rugby league competition in the world. There are multiple options when it comes to watching the NRL TV schedule in 2022, with a big chunk of League games on Channel 9, including the Grand Final. Find out how to watch NRL tonight as well as every other game across the NRL Premiership season here including on Fox (Foxtel and Kayo Sports).

Check out the latest NRL Draw to see what teams are playing for the finals. D This NRL Draw and TV guide includes games available on free to air, as well as NRL tonight on Fox Sports which includes both Kayo and Foxtel. Below is the latest NRL fixtures for the week 1 finals.

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NRL teams

Check out our NRL team pages below and stay right up to date with your favourite team matches during the entire season.

NRL Ladder

Here are the current standings for the NRL 2022 season. Note that the info below will be updated once the most recent data has been released.

What channel is NRL on tonight?

Channel 9 is currently the official NRL free to air broadcast provider in Australia with their contract running until the end of 2022. This allows the broadcaster to show three live matches per round as well as the Finals Series and the Grand Final, for which they have exclusive live rights.

If you want to watch every match from every round of the NRL regular season including the Final Series (Grand Final replays only), then Fox Footy is the best option to stream NRL free. Fox Footy coverage is available to watch in Australia via Foxtel and Kayo Sports, which both offer free trials to watch NRL.

NRL TV guide

The NRL Premiership is shared across Channel Nine and Fox League (Foxtel/Kayo) in Australia. Here you can compare games and see what channel is the NRL on tonight.

Channel 9 NRL

Nine coverage includes the biggest and most anticipated NRL games from each round with expert analysis before kick-off and after the final whistle. Nine also has the rights to one Saturday night game during the final five rounds of the regular season in the lead up to the Finals Series.

Before the final five rounds, Nine will show games on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Matches on Nine are also broadcast at the same time on Fox Sports via the Fox League channel.

9Now NRL Streaming

All the games that go out on Channel Nine are available for live streaming with 9Now, the Network’s online streaming platform. The means that you can watch up to four games a week on a compatible streaming device. If you want to start streaming every game from every round, however, you will need to consider a Foxtel or Kayo subscription.

State Of Origin on Channel 9

Nine also has the exclusive live rights to all three State Of Origin games between New South Wales and Queensland. This is easily one of the biggest rivalries in Rugby League, with nothing else but bad blood fuelling the inter-state contest every year. It draws in incredible viewing figures both at home and around the world, and is must-see TV for fans of the 13 man game.

Channel 9 commentary team

The Nine commentary team is headed by the likes of Chris Warren, Mathew Thompson and David Morrow. Ray Hadley will return to commentate the 2022 State of Origin. There are also some big names in the studio offering their analysis in the shape of three greats of the came. Jonathan Thurston, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith will all work within the Nine team in 2022.

Rugby League shows on Nine

Once the big game is over, League fans want the lowdown and some expert opinion post-match. These shows on Nine do just that, giving NRL fans a professional insight into how every player and coach is performing as well as all the latest gossip.

The Sunday Footy Show

Join hosts Peter Sterling, Erin Molan and Brad Fittler, with regular special guests to discuss all things NRL. This show has had an impressive stint after first airing all the way back in 1992. The two-hour show covers everything from interviews to game previews every Sunday from 11.00am

100% Footy

100% Footy is an NRL talk show that only deals with the hottest topics in the 13 man game. Hosted by James Bracey, it airs on the Nine Network’s late-night timeslot on Monday evenings. The show features a round-up of the week’s League matches, including highlights from the weekend’s games.

Watch NRL tonight with Foxtel and Kayo

If you would like to watch all NRL matches from every round, including games that are broadcast on Nine and 9Now, then Fox League is the number one place to watch NRL live. Fox League is available with both Foxtel and Kayo subscriptions.

Foxtel and Kayo also own the complete rights to all regular season and Finals Series games in Australia. This includes Super Saturday, a day when no fixtures go out on free to air until the final five rounds. Telstra customers can also take advantage of Foxtel and Kayo offers with eligible mobile or broadband plans.

Watch NRL tonight with Kayo Sports

You can watch League online free with a Kayo Sports 7-day free trial offer. With this trial, you will have access to the same broadcasts as Fox Footy (Fox Sports) and Nine, meaning every NRL game from every round (excluding the Grand Final). 

Kayo Sports doesn’t come with a lock-in contract or set up fee, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. There are 2 key decisions you need to make when taking up Kayo:

For fans who want to catch up on the action after the final whistle, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20-minute recap after the game is over. Other Kayo NRL features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.

Watch every game from every round of the NRL season, as well as International Tests and Super League – with a Kayo Sports 7 day Free trial.

Watch NRL games today with Foxtel Now

Fox League can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or High Definition TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. 

You can also watch NRL live and free with Foxtel Now. Their 10 day free trial offer includes the option to stream games using the Foxtel Go app. Fox Footy comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack after your free trial.

Watch NRL tonight with Telstra

Sports fans can take advantage of Telstra’s latest sports streaming deal via Telstra Plus. If you’re a Gold Telstra Plus member, you can get Kayo Basic for only $12.50/month for 12 months, while Silver Telstra Plus members can enjoy Kayo Basic for $17.50/month for 12 months.

To sign up for the Kayo Premium plan (originally $35/month), Gold Telstra Plus members can sign up for only $20/month for 12 months, and Silver Telstra Plus members only need to pay $25/month for 12 months. Kayo One customers need to upgrade to Kayo Basic to avail the Kayo Telstra offer. 

The Foxtel Now Telstra offer also gives you the first month for free (including Fox Sports), meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack on top.

Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract and include every game from every round of the Toyota Premiership live and on demand. NRL Live Pass users can only stream NRL games on demand. You can only watch live games via Foxtel, Kayo and Nine.

Looking for a great way to stream NRL at home or on the move? These sports streaming devices are perfect for just that, allowing you to stream all the action in High definition.

Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go

• PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
• iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (iOS 9.3.5 or above)
• Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (Android 5 and above)
• Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
• Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
• Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
• Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)

Devices supported on Kayo

• PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
• iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 11+ and Android 6+)
• Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available
• Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
• Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
• Android TV: Yes – Via app for version 7.0 and up on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp and TCL
• Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
• LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
• Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2021 models
• Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5