What time is the NRL tonight? Eels vs Storm kickoff time, team lists and streaming options for Round 1

Liam O'Loughlin

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Parramatta and Melbourne will kick off the 2023 season on Thursday night, with the two competition heavyweights hoping to grab a crucial two points.

After making the grand final last year, the Eels will be forced into a plethora of changes following the departures of Isaiah Papali'i and Reed Mahoney. 

Storm coach Craig Bellamy will also be without some big names from last season, with the likes of Jesse Bromwich and Brandon Smith moving clubs, while star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen remains sidelined with a knee injury.

The match between the Eels and Storm will begin at 8pm AEDT from CommBank Stadium in Sydney.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Eels vs Storm Round 1 clash. 

What time is the NRL tonight? Eels vs Storm kickoff time

Thursday night's season opener between the Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm will kick off at 8pm AEDT. 

The match will be held at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.

City  Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth
Start time 8pm 8pm 7pm 7.30pm 5pm

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How to watch or live stream Eels vs Storm

Channel Nine and Fox League will both broadcast Thursday night's game. 

Coverage on both stations will start from 7.30pm AEDT, with kick off scheduled for 8pm AEDT. 

9Now and Kayo Sports will both stream the game live. 

TV channel Channel 9/Fox League
Live stream 9Now/Kayo Sports

Eels vs Storm Round 1 team lists

EELS TEAM LIST STORM TEAM LIST

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
22. Isaac Lumelume
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Junior Paulo
11. Bryce Cartwright
12. Matt Doorey 
13. J’maine Hopgood

14. Jirah Momoisea
15. Jack Murchie
16. Wiremu Greig
17. Makahesi Makatoa

1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Young Tonumaipea
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Josh King

14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Chris Lewis
17. Jordan Grant

 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.