The New Zealand Warriors are set to face off with the 2024 Major Premiers, the Penrith Panthers, in the Finals Week 1 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at Go Media Stadium.
The Warriors had a wonderful start to their home-and-away season, but they only managed to finish sixth on the ladder and enter the post-season in the Elimination Final. In the main season, they took home 14 wins and 10 losses.
The Panthers, on the other hand, had a horror start as they were pinned to the bottom of the ladder heading into Round 12. However, they had a wonderful second half of the season as they took 11 straight wins, before ending the season with 3 losses in 4 games, ending up seventh on the ladder.
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 Warriors vs. Panthers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Warriors 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.
Warriors vs. Panthers start time
This NRL match takes place at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, and kicks off on Saturday, September 13 at 4:05 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 4:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 3:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 2:05 p.m. |
Warriors vs. Panthers team list
| Warriors team list | Panthers team list |
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 14. Te Maire Martin | 1. Dylan Edwards 14. Brad Schneider |
NRL Finals Week 1 schedule
Here's the schedule for the 2025 NRL Finals Week 1:
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 12 | Storm vs. Bulldogs | 7:50 p.m. |
| Saturday, September 13 | Warriors vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Saturday, September 13 | Sharks vs. Roosters | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 14 | Raiders vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. |