The knockout stages of the NSW Cup and QLD Cup get underway this Saturday, September 6, with fans set for a bumper weekend of finals football across both state competitions.
🏆 Knock On Effect NSW Cup Finals
The five-team NSW Cup finals series begins with a double-header at Jubilee Stadium.
- Newtown Jets (4th) vs Canberra Raiders (5th)
When: Saturday, September 6 – 2pm, Jubilee Stadium
The Jets and Raiders open the finals in a sudden-death elimination clash. Newtown have shown flashes of brilliance in 2025 but face a dangerous Canberra outfit, who qualified for the finals on the back of a strong late-season surge. The loser bows out, while the winner lives to fight another week. - St George-Illawarra Dragons (2nd) vs Parramatta Eels (3rd)
When: Saturday, September 6 – 6pm, Jubilee Stadium
Later that evening, the Dragons meet the Eels in a major semi-final. The prize is significant — victory earns a showdown with the New Zealand Warriors, with the winner of that clash progressing straight through to the 2025 NSW Cup Grand Final.
🏆 Hostplus QLD Cup Finals
The eight-team QLD Cup finals series also launches this weekend, with three matches on Saturday and one on Sunday.
- Burleigh Bears (1st) vs Wynnum-Manly Seagulls (4th)
When: Saturday, September 6 – 2pm, UAA Park
Minor premiers Burleigh take on Wynnum-Manly in a qualifying final. The winner secures a week off and advances directly to the preliminary finals. - Norths Devils (2nd) vs Townsville Blackhawks (3rd)
When: Saturday, September 6 – 4pm, Bishop Park
In another qualifying final, Norths host Townsville. Like Burleigh’s clash, the winner books a preliminary final spot, while the loser faces a sudden-death semi-final. - Redcliffe Dolphins (6th) vs PNG Hunters (7th)
When: Saturday, September 6 – 6pm, Kayo Stadium
The first elimination final of the QLD Cup features Redcliffe and the Hunters. With no second chances, only one side will move through to Week 2. - Sunshine Coast Falcons (5th) vs Ipswich Jets (8th)
When: Sunday, September 7 – 2:10pm, Sunshine Coast Stadium
The finals weekend wraps up with the Falcons meeting the Jets in another elimination battle. The winner extends their season, while the loser exits the competition.
With elimination stakes in play and grand final paths on the line, both competitions are set to deliver drama from the opening whistle this weekend.
