Your complete guide for the 2026 Grand Final Week 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 a fan march across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on Monday afternoon with events continuing all week leading up to gameday.
In the NRL it's the Roosters taking on the Knights for the ultimate prize while the NRLW grand final sees the Roosters and Broncos square off in a mouth-watering rematch of last year's epic decider.
The Roosters have the chance to join the Broncos as the only clubs 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.
2026 Grand Final Week Launch
A bumper week of events will kick off on Monday afternoon when fans of the four competing teams take over the Harbour Bridge before heading to Campbells Cove for the official launch of Grand Final Week.
Join your fellow fans, club mascots, NRL & NRLW legends, and club ambassadors, and get amongst the atmosphere with giveaways along the way.
All four fan groups will gather at 4.30pm.
Campbells Cove: Fans of the Roosters (NRL) and the Roosters (NRLW) sides.
Bradfield Park, Milsons Point: Fans of the Broncos (NRLW) and the Knights (NRL).
Wear your colours, bring your crew and make some noise for your team.
The event will begin with a Junior Rugby League Stars clinic at Bradfield Park at 3.00pm before the fan march at 4.30pm.
2026 NRL Fan Fest
The 2026 NRL Fan Fest will be held at Martin Place in the Sydney CBD on Thursday October 1 and Friday October 2. This is a free event suitable for all ages.
Get amongst the Grand Final Week atmosphere as fans come together to celebrate the NRL and NRLW seasons, rep their team and countdown to the Grand Final.
Across the two days, fans can expect Grand Final team appearances, fan activations, giveaways, photo opportunities and plenty more. Plus, be there for your chance to win Grand Final Tickets!
Thursday - 11.00am to 3.00pm
Friday - 11.00am to 3.00pm
NRL Grand Final Fan Fest is a free ticketed event. Click here for more information and to register for tickets.
Note: There is no event parking available, so we strongly encourage fans to use public transport when travelling to and from Martin Place.
Grand Final Teams
Thursday 12pm: Both Men’s Grand Final Teams presented on stage
12.45pm: NRL Grand Final Media Conference. Coaches and captains of Sydney Roosters and Knights.
Friday 12pm: Both Women’s Grand Final Teams presented on stage
12.45pm: NRLW Grand Final Media Conference. Coaches and captains of Roosters and Broncos.
Telstra Live Mural
Telstra is celebrating 25 years with a special live mural at Fan Fest. Watch as the artwork comes to life, featuring the Premiership trophies.
Red Bull Sampling
Red Bull will be on site throughout Fan Fest, handing out ice-cold cans to help fans stay refreshed and energised.
Shapes Sampling
The Shapes team will be handing out complimentary samples from its new Light & Crispy range for fans to try throughout the event.
Westpac's Ball Pass
Successfully pass the ball through one of the targets and you could take home an 11-inch football or a keyring.
Dare Sampling
Keep an eye out for the Dare team, who will be handing out complimentary bottles of Dare to fans throughout the event.
KFC Hot Seat
Fans selected to participate on stage will receive a $10 KFC voucher for every correct answer. Plus, KFC will hand out 150 Go Buckets each day!
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NRL Grand Final Lunch
This is the ultimate Grand Final week event leading into Sunday's thrilling end to the 2026 Rugby League season.
Join some of the biggest names in the game, as we celebrate the end of an era for the retiring class of 2026.
Hear directly from the competing Grand Final representatives and listen to a host of NRL & NRLW greats talk about the season that was, and the big games ahead of us.
Thursday 1 October, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm, International Convention Centre,
14 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000. Click here for more details and to book your seat.
Bondi Beach Footy Fest
Head to Bondi Beach on Saturday 3 October for a huge day of touch footy, music and fan experiences at Bondi Beach Footy Fest, from 8am-2pm.
Whether you're hitting the sand with your squad or soaking up the action from the sidelines, there'll be plenty happening throughout the day, including exhibition matches with NRL legends, interactive experiences, giveaways and so much more.
Register a team for free - 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!
CLICK HERE to register a team
League Stars Holiday Clinic Bondi Beach - REGISTER HERE
Grand Final Day Event Schedule
ALL TIMES ARE AEDT
1.00pm – Gates open at Accor Stadium
1.20pm – State Championship kick-off
4.00pm – NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
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 head to
Transport NSW | NRL & NRLW Grand Final 2026
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 and limited-stop trains will run to Olympic Park from Central and Western Line stations from mid-afternoon, with frequent return services until late.
Arriving by Bus
Accor Stadium is easily accessible by bus, with Sydney Buses operating a number of services to Sydney Olympic Park.
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes every 5 to 20 minutes between 1:35pm and 6:05pm depending on the route. Last return bus leaves Olympic Park at 11pm.
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 / cruise ships
Premier Sports Asia
SportDigital1+ – Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Fox Sports 2 – USA
Sky Sports Main Event – UK
