The NRL Preliminary Final 2026 will be played on Friday, September 25, in Brisbane, with the match kicking off at 7:50pm Australian Eastern Time (AEST). This time corresponds to 5:50am Eastern Time (ET) in the United States and 10:50am British Summer Time (BST) in the UK. In Australia, the game will be available for free on the streaming platform 9Now, which is owned by the Nine Network. For viewers outside of Australia, Fox Sports One will broadcast the match in the US, Sky Sports will cover it in the UK, and Sky Sport will show it in New Zealand. Viewers in other regions may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to access these services, as streaming availability can vary by location. The match will be a high-stakes encounter between the Dolphins and the Roosters. The Dolphins, in their fourth season since entering the NRL, will be hosting the Roosters, who have been a consistent force in the competition, appearing in the Finals Series in 13 of the last 14 seasons. The Dolphins have had strong performances this season, defeating both the Warriors and the Roosters earlier in the year. Meanwhile, the Roosters, who last won the premiership in 2019, are led by key players such as James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Victor Radley, and Mark Nawaqanitawase. Their team also includes experienced playmakers like Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker. The Dolphins’ team features players like Herbie Farnworth and Isaiya Katoa, who have contributed to the club's rise in the competition. The game is expected to draw significant attention, with fans from around the world eager to see which team will advance to the NRL Grand Final. As is common in major sporting events, viewing options differ depending on the region, with specific broadcast details provided for the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and other areas. In addition to traditional broadcast platforms, the match will also be available on the Watch NRL platform, which offers global access to the league’s content, excluding certain jurisdictions where streaming rights are not licensed. Fans are encouraged to check the availability in their region to ensure they can watch the Preliminary Final.