The two most successful clubs of a generation will collide in the ultimate showdown, when the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm meet in the 2024 NRL Grand Final – live on Channel 9 and 9Now from 6.30 pm AEDT on Sunday, October 6.
The pen is in the hands of the Panthers as they continue to rewrite history, the first team in 53 years to qualify for five successive Grand Finals, when ironically they take on the club who dealt them a heartbreaking defeat in the first year of their grand final run in 2020.
At the heart of the Panthers is their superstar halfback Nathan Cleary, who is on a mission to send his halves Jarome Luai, and the forward James Fisher-Harris out with a premiership.
Standing in their path is runaway Minor Premiers, the Melbourne Storm, with the electric attacking talents of Cameron Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes ready to strike.
Wide World of Sports will be hosted by James Bracey, Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence and Marlee Silva. Commentary will be headed up by rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns with premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, and Paul Gallen in tow, plus premiership winners Billy Slater, Phil Gould AM and Sam Thaiday, and women’s internationals Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson.
Calling the live-action will be Mat Thompson, Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis.
Broadcast schedule:
Weekend Today Show: 7:00 am AEDT
Clint Stanaway, Sophie Walsh and the Weekend Today team will go live from Accor Stadium with exclusive access to the ground for the ultimate fan Grand Final breakfast. Premiership winners Darren Lockyer and Sam Thaiday will join the show with women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims.
Sports Sunday: 10:00 am AEDT
Host Roz Kelly is joined by Gus Worland on the panel at Accor Stadium for Sports Sunday with special guests NRL Premiership winners Johnathan Thurston and Cameron Smith, plus Womens internationals Millie Elliott and Allana Ferguson.
Sunday Footy Show: 11:00 am AEDT Channel 9 Syd/Bris, 9Gem Melb/Adl
Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler will deliver a supersized Grand Final edition of the Sunday Footy Show from Accor Stadium that features the whole Wide World of Sports rugby league team as they celebrate the 2024 season.
State Championship Grand Final: Newtown Jets v Norths Devils
Sydney: 1.20 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane: 12.20 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne: 1.20 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide: 12.50 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth: 10.20 am LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Commentary: Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Marlee Silva, and Peter Psaltis
NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks
Sydney: 3.55 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane: 2.55 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne: 3.55 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide: 3.25 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth: 12.55 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Commentary: Ruan Sims, Johnathan Thurston, Allana Ferguson, Brenton Speed and Marlee Silva
NRL Grand Final: Storm v Panthers
Sydney: 7.30 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane: 6.30 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne: 7.30 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide: 7.00 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth: 4.30 pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Commentary: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Mat Thompson
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason