Sydney Roosters will kick off their NRL 2025 season with a cracking game against Brisbane Broncos at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday.
Trent Robinson's Roosters will start their new season after rebuilding their team in the offseason. It was a dreadful preseason for the Sydney Roosters; they only scored a combined 18 points in their two preseason games. In both of the matches, the Roosters suffered a humiliating defeat against the St. George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights.
Meanwhile, Brisbane Broncos have hired Michael Maguire as their head coach for a new season. Maguire will be pleased with his side's preparation for this new season. Broncos will face Sydney Roosters for the first time at the newly built Allianz Stadium.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch Roosters vs. Broncos: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox Sports
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Roosters vs. Broncos match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox Sports and Channel 9 (free-to-air) in Australia. Streaming options are available on 9Now, Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, rugby, F1, and much more.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
Roosters vs. Broncos start time
This NRL match takes place at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Thursday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time (AEDT).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, March 6 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, March 6 | 5:00 p.m. |
Roosters vs. Broncos team list
| Roosters team list | Broncos team list |
1. James Tedesco (C) 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 4. Robert Toia 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Chad Townsend 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Nat Butcher 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Siua Wong 16. Blake Steep 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Hugo Savala 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Ethan King 21. Fetalaiga Pauga 22. Makahesi Makatoa | 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Deine Mariner 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 7. Adam Reynolds (C) 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Billy Walters 15. Corey Jensen 16. Xavier Willison 17. Brendan Piakura 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Delouise Hoeter 20. Martin Taupau 21. Benjamin Te Kura 22. Jaiyden Hunt |
Sydney Roosters schedule
Here's the schedule for the Roosters' next five matches
| Date | Game | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar. 6 | vs. Broncos | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar. 14 | vs. Panthers | 8:05 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar. 21 | vs. Warriors | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar. 28 | vs. Titans | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Apr. 4 | vs. Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |
Brisbane Broncos schedule
Here's the schedule for the Broncos' next five matches
| Date | Game | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar. 6 | vs. Roosters | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Mar. 15 | vs. Raiders | 7:35 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar. 21 | vs. Cowboys | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar. 28 | vs. Dolphins | 8:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Apr. 5 | vs. Wests Tigers | 7:35 p.m. |
NRL Round 1 schedule 2025
| Date/Time (AEDT) | Match | Venue | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. March 2 (11.00am) | Raiders 30 def. Warriors 8 | Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas) | Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Sun. March 2 (3.30pm) | Panthers 28 def. Sharks 22 | Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas) | Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Thurs. March 6 (8.00pm) | Roosters vs. Broncos | Allianz Stadium | Nine Network, 9 Now, Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Fri. March 7 (6.00pm) | Tigers vs. Knights | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Fri. March 7 (8.05pm) | Dolphins vs. Rabbitohs | Suncorp Stadium | Nine Network, 9 Now, Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Sat. March 8 (5.30pm) | Dragons vs. Bulldogs | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Sat. March 8 (7.35pm) | Sea Eagles vs. Cowboys | 4 Pines Park | Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| Sun. March 9 (4.05pm) | Storm vs. Eels | AAMI Park | Nine Network, 9 Now, Fox 502, Kayo, Foxtel |
| BYE | Titans |
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