The NRL season is back with a bang from the entertainment capital of the world when Las Vegas lights up for Round 1, and it’s free from 11.00am AEDT, on Sunday, March 2

Available on Channel 9HD and 9Now, Nine’s Wide World of Sports is the place to be for free footy across NRL opening day from Allegiant Stadium. 

The ultimate NRL season preview gets coverage underway live from Las Vegas with Karl Stefanovic, Danika Mason, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould and Paul Gallen. While James Bracey and experts Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Millie Elliott, Allana Ferguson and Brad Fittler reveal all their tips, tricks and bold predictions for the season ahead.

On field the Australian Jillaroos and England kick off the live action with a Women’s International at 1pm AEDT. Reigning NRLW Dally M medalist Olivia Kernick makes her return to the green and gold, alongside fellow NRLW and State of Origin big names Tamika Upton, Isabelle Kelly and Ali Brigginshaw.

Then at 3.00pm AEDT, the Premiership winning juggernaut that is the Penrith Panthers begin their drive for five straight titles, against the Cronulla Sharks. 

Superstar Panthers playmaker Nathan Cleary will be out to shine brightest, but will be wary of a hungry Sharks team out to hunt the biggest fish in the NRL, with Nicho Hynes and enforcer Addin Fonua-Blake leading the way.

Karl Stefanovic will capture all the latest from the world famous strip in Vegas every morning including gameday on Today. The season premiere of Sunday sports panel show Wide World of Sports, hosted by Roz Kelly, will follow from 10.00am AEDT on Sunday, March 2.

In commentary exclusively on Nine for Panthers v Sharks is rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, the most capped NRL player of all time Cameron Smith, and Mat Thompson, with Thurston, Gallen, Stefanovic and Danika Mason sideline. While Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Brenton Speed will call Jillaroos v England live.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE 
Sunday March 2 – (All times AEDT)

7.00am – Today with Karl Stefanovic Live in Las Vegas
10.00am – Wide World of Sports

NRL 2025 Season Preview
Sydney/Melbourne AEDT      11.00am LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane AEST                      10.00am LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now

Women’s International: Australian Jillaroos v England
Sydney/Melbourne AEDT      1.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane AEST                      12.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Perth                                      10.00am LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now   
Adelaide                                12.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now

NRL: Panthers v Sharks
Sydney/Melbourne AEDT      3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane AEST                      2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Perth                                      12.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide                                 2.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now

LAS VEGAS NRL 2025 SEASON KICK-OFF
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, FROM 11.00AM AEDT
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW

Thursday, February 27, 2025