The NRL has confirmed the schedule for Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals Series and Week 1 of the NRL Women’s Finals, setting up a huge weekend of knockout rugby league across Australia and New Zealand.
Four sudden-death matches will be played across the men’s and women’s competitions, headlined by an all-Sydney NRL semi-final between the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, while the New Zealand Warriors will host a historic finals match at Eden Park against the Newcastle Knights.
In the NRLW, two first-time finalists will meet when the Wests Tigers take on the Canberra Raiders, while defending premiers Brisbane Broncos face the Newcastle Knights in the second elimination final.
Roosters and Sharks Renew Rivalry
Week 2 of the NRL Finals Series kicks off at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night, where the Roosters and Sharks will clash for a place in the Preliminary Finals.
Both sides enter the match knowing their season is on the line, with the winner moving one step closer to the 2026 Grand Final.
On Sunday, the Warriors will bring finals football to Eden Park, hosting the Knights in what shapes as one of the biggest games in the club’s recent history. The Auckland crowd is expected to pack the venue as the Warriors look to continue their premiership charge on home soil.
NRL Finals Week 2 Draw
Semi Final
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:50pm AEST
Semi Final
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Eden Park, Auckland
4:05pm AEST (6:05pm NZST)
New Faces Headline NRLW Finals
The 2026 NRLW Finals Series begins on Friday night with history-making clubs Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders meeting at Campbelltown Stadium.
Both teams have reached the finals for the first time and will be aiming to continue remarkable seasons in a winner-takes-all contest.
Defending premiers Brisbane Broncos begin their title defence on Saturday afternoon when they host the Newcastle Knights at Totally Workwear Stadium.
Meanwhile, minor premiers Sydney Roosters and second-placed Gold Coast Titans have earned the reward of a Week 1 bye and will enter the competition in the semi-final stage.
NRLW Finals Week 1 Draw
Elimination Final 1
Wests Tigers (4) vs Canberra Raiders (5)
Friday, September 18, 2026
Campbelltown Stadium
7:50pm AEST
Elimination Final 2
Brisbane Broncos (3) vs Newcastle Knights (6)
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Totally Workwear Stadium
4:05pm AEST
Bye: Sydney Roosters (1), Gold Coast Titans (2)
Finals Tickets On Sale
Tickets for Week 2 of the NRL Finals Series go on sale to competing clubs’ ticketed members from 10am AEST on Monday, September 14, before becoming available to non-ticketed members and NRL Account Holders later that day. General public sales begin at 10am AEST on Tuesday, September 15.
For the NRLW Finals Series, club members can purchase tickets from $10, with general public tickets starting at $15 and family passes from $30. Member sales commence at 1pm AEST on Monday, September 14, before general public tickets are released at 4pm the same day.
With four knockout clashes scheduled across three days and premiership dreams on the line, fans are set for one of the biggest weekends of the 2026 rugby league finals campaign.
