The Raiders and Panthers collide on Friday night with finals intensity already in the air. Canberra sit top of the ladder chasing their first minor premiership since 1990, while Penrith look to rebound.
Penrith are chasing a reset after their golden-point loss to Melbourne snapped a nine-game run. The premiers sit fifth and are still in the fight for a top-four finish, with Isaah Yeo’s likely return adding stability through the middle. Ivan Cleary’s side faces a brutal closing stretch, and the margin for error is shrinking with the Warriors one point ahead.
Canberra arrive unchanged and on top of the ladder. Ethan Strange’s form has been electric, eight tries in his past nine starts, while Jamal Fogarty continues to steer the side with authority. Glen Willow Oval should be packed out, and the matchup between Cleary’s polish and Canberra’s momentum will decide whether Penrith stay in the race or the Raiders tighten their grip.
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 Panthers vs. Raiders: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: N/A
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Panthers vs. Raiders match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on Fox League. Streaming options are available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Panthers vs. Raiders start time
This NRL match takes place at Glen Willow Complex in New South Wales, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 4:00 p.m. |
Panthers vs. Raiders team list
| Panthers team list | Raiders team list |
|---|---|
1. Dylan Edwards 14. Brad Schneider | 1. Kaeo Weekes 14. Owen Pattie |
Panthers schedule
Here's the schedule for the Panthers' next three matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 22 | vs. Raiders | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 28 | at Bulldogs | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | at Dragons | 3:00 p.m. |
Raiders schedule
Here's the schedule for the Raiders' next three matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 22 | at Panthers | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat. Aug. 30 | vs. Wests Tigers | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Sep. 7 | at Dolphins | 2:00 p.m. |