Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals is here. Below you can find the full fixtures, team lists, predictions and results for every game this week.
Team List Tuesday will post approximately Tuesday 4pm AEST. Predictions will post approximately Wednesday 12am AEST. Weekend Results will post approximately Monday 9am AEST.
Week 1 Finals Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time (AEST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sydney Rabbitohs (6) vs Newcastle Knights (7) | Friday, September 11 | 7:50pm | Allianz Stadium |
| New Zealand Warriors (2) vs Dolphins (3) | Saturday, September 12 | 4:05pm AEST (6:05pm NZT) | Go Media Stadium |
| Cronulla Sharks (5) vs North Queensland Cowboys (8) | Saturday, September 12 | 7:50pm | Allianz Stadium |
| Penrith Panthers (1) vs Sydney Roosters (4) | Sunday, September 13 | 4:05pm | CommBank Stadium |
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