The cream has risen to the top and four cracking preliminary finals across a huge weekend of footy will determine who squares off in the NRL and NRLW grand finals on October 4.
Preliminary final weekend has produced some of the most memorable matches of recent times as the best four teams in the competition square off for a shot at the ultimate prize.
The Dolphins and Roosters kick us off at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night in a sold-out showdown between Kristian Woolf's first-time finalists and the 15-time premiers from Sydney's east.
In 2023, in their first match in the NRL, the Dolphins stunned the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium and now they meet again with a berth in the 2026 Telstra Premiership grand final up for grabs.
Dolphins v Roosters: Finals Week 3
On Saturday night the NRLW takes centre stage as unbeaten minor premiers the Roosters meet the Raiders, who have charged into the finals for the first time and now sit one win away from the decider.
The star-studded Roosters line-up includes Isabelle Kelly, Jess Sergis, Corban Baxter and Olivia Kernick, all chasing revenge for a heartbreaking loss to Brisbane in the 2025 grand final.
Roosters v Raiders: Finals Week 2
Come Sunday afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium and the Broncos will look to keep their title defence alive when they meet Titans in an epic prelim final showdown.
The Broncos have been the benchmark in the NRLW since its inception and are looking to send club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner but the Titans boast lethal attacking weapons in Jaime Chapman and Teagan Levi and can cut any defence to ribbons on their day.
With adult tickets from $15 and family bundles at $30, this is your chance to come along to Cbus Super Stadium and see the world's best women's players in action.
Yeo: We can't wait
We round out a spectacular preliminary finals weekend with the Panthers and Knights facing off at Accor Stadium.
The rise of the Knights from wooden spooners in 2025 to the final four has been nothing short of remarkable and they will look to play giant killers again after beating the Warriors in Auckland last Sunday.
Can Kalyn Ponga lead his team into their first grand final since 2001 or will the powerhouse Panthers make it six trips to the big dance in the past seven seasons?
Family bundles are available for just $59 and tickets are selling fast so snap yours up now and be there for a memorable clash.
This is everything you need to know about a bumper weekend of NRL and NRLW preliminary finals.
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Transport
Public transport included for all NRL and NRLW Finals games (NSW & QLD).
Tickets
Dolphins vs Roosters – Sold out
Panthers vs Knights – adult tickets from $29, family bundle $59
Titans vs Broncos – adult tickets $15, family bundle $30
Roosters vs Raiders – adult tickets $15, family bundle $30.
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Transport
Accor Stadium
- Additional Sydney services will depart Newcastle Interchange for Strathfield at 12:01pm and 12:56pm.
- Direct trains from Strathfield to Sydney Olympic Park every 10 minutes.
- Trains from Lidcombe every 10 minutes.
- Direct trains from Parramatta and Blacktown every 15 minutes.
- Direct trains from Richmond every 30 minutes.
- Trains from Central to Lidcombe every 5-10 minutes.
- Trains from Broadmeadow to Lidcombe (changing at Strathfield) every hour.
- After the game, eight trains an hour will depart Sydney Olympic Park between 6pm and 8pm, connecting fans with Central and Strathfield for services back to the Hunter.
- Two additional Newcastle services will also depart Sydney Terminal at 6:45pm and 7:17pm.
Allianz Stadium
- 333 Bus from Bondi or Circular Quay runs every 5-10 minutes in both directions.
- Light rail to Moore Park runs every 5-10 minutes in all directions. From Central Railway Station, light rail services leave via Chalmers Street and take you to the Moore Park stop which is located on Anzac Parade, just south of Allianz Stadium.
Cbus Super Stadium
- Busses from Broadbeach, Burleigh, Palm Beach to Robina every 15 minutes.
- Trains run in both directions to Robina station.
- The Broncos are putting on free buses from Red Hill for their members and fans to travel to the Gold Coast.
Suncorp Stadium
- Trains from Caboolture, Ipswich, Redcliffe, Springfield to Milton every 20 minutes.
- Free shuttle busses run from Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains, The Gap from 5:50pm.
What's On
- Dolphins: Triple M is running their rush hour show from the Lord Alfred Hotel at the top of Caxton Street.
- Fan march down Caxton St from the Lord Alfred at 6:30pm to Suncorp Stadium.
- Knights fans can meet up at the Brewery Bar in the Accor Stadium precinct before the game and march into the stadium together.
- Panthers Fans can meet up at the Locker Room in the Accor precinct before the game and march into the stadium together.
