The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are set to play hosts to the defending Major Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in Round 26 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at Accor Stadium on Thursday.
The Bulldogs have qualified for the Finals Series and had been atop the NRL ladder for a good chunk of the home-and-away season. However, their form has somewhat dropped off in the second part of the campaign and have slipped to six points off the top as the Raiders look set to run away with the Minor Premiership.
The Panthers had a nightmare start to their title defence with six losses in their first eight games, however, the reigning premiers have turned their season around in impressive fashion. The Panthers have lost just thrice since then with two of those coming in the last two weeks after an impressive nine-game winning run. They have succesfully qualified for the Finals Series as well.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch Bulldogs vs. Panthers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Bulldogs vs. Panthers match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
Bulldogs vs. Panthers start time
This NRL match takes place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Thursday, August 28 at 7:50 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, August 28 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, August 28 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, August 28 | 5:50 p.m. |
Bulldogs vs. Panthers team list
| Bulldogs team list | Panthers team list |
1. Connor Tracey 14. Kurt Mann | 1. Daine Laurie 14. Soni Luke |
Bulldogs schedule
Here's the schedule for the Bulldogs' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug. 28 | vs. Panthers | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | vs. Sharks | 7:35 p.m. |
Panthers schedule
Here's the schedule for the Panthers' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug. 28 | at Bulldogs | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | at Dragons | 3:00 p.m. |