Unlock your free 9Now NRL Grand Final stream with NordVPN (3 Months Free)
You can watch the 2025 NRL Grand Final live on 9Now in Australia, streaming for free on Saturday, October 5. The free stream includes English commentary, pre and post-match analysis as Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos do battle.
The 2025 NRL Grand Final kicks off at 7:30 P.M. AEDT, 9:30 A.M. BST, and 4:30 A.M. ET.
The Broncos have ridden a wave of momentum into the final, edging out the Raiders 29-28 and narrowly defeating the Panthers 16-14 in two thrilling encounters. Meanwhile, the Storm have looked imperious on their path to Sydney, showcasing the form of a team determined to reclaim the title. Now, just one final push stands between them and glory. Can the Storm rewrite the heartbreak of last year’s final, or will the Broncos end their long wait and capture their first title since 2006?
The Australian platform will stream every tackle, try and kick live from Sydney. But how can you watch the NRL Grand Final free from anywhere? Can you get the free 9Now streams in the U.S., and Canada? And what phones is the app available on?
Here's our full (and quick) guide on how to watch Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Grand Final 2025 for free...
How to watch NRL Grand Final 2025 free on 9Now
9Now will be showing the NRL Grand Final for free to Australia residents.
You don't need a subscription to watch their select games live.
New to 9Now? Register for a free account or download the app on your mobile device (iOS/Android)
OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA? ACCESS 9NOW FROM ANYWHERE WITH A VPN.
We have used it to watch the Rugby Championship and earlier NRL fixtures this year and the coverage was superb.
How to watch NRL Grand Final 2025 on 9Now from anywhere
9Now is only broadcasting the NRL Grand Final to Australian residents.
Rugby league lovers traveling or working outside Australia will need to use a VPN to access 9Now's free NRL stream in the U.S.A, U.K. and Canada.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock 9Now and stream NRL live from Sydney like a pro...
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the NRL Grand Final on 9Now
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free NRL Grand Final stream on 9Now, choose 'Australia' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now, sign in, and watch the NRL Grand Final for free.
What will 9Now's NRL Grand Final 2025 coverage include?
9Now is not only showing the NRL Grand Final on Saturday, but will also have the action from the State Championship Final as well as the hotly anticipated NRLW Grand Final beforehand.
They kick off at 1:20 pm (AEDT) and 3:55 pm (AEDT) respectively.
✅ All three of these fixtures will be available for free.
Commentary on the NRL Grand Final will be provided by the likes of Mat Thompson, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater as well as a host of other experts.
Remember. Use NordVPN to unlock 9Now's free stream.
What devices can I watch the NRL Grand Final 2025 on 9Now with?
Watch 9Now on the following devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
- Android TV
- Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
- Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
- Chrome (latest two versions)
- Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
- Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
- Firefox (latest two versions)
- Foxtel iQ
- Freeview
- Hisense TV
- LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
- Mobile apps – download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android)
- Mozilla (latest two versions)
- Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+, and Roku Streambar)
- Safari (latest two versions)
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