Newcastle welcomes the Raiders to McDonald Jones Stadium in red hot form becoming arguably the most dominant side across the NRL over the past two months.
No one was prepared for the nine-game winning streak that has rescued the Knights’ season after they sat in 14th during the middle of the year.
Skipper Kalyn Ponga has been resilient fighting back from regular concussion woes earlier in the year resurrecting his season in the fullback position after the five-eight experiment was scrapped.
MORE: All the latest team news for NRL Finals Week 1
Canberra managed to just hobble their way into the postseason and will come into the fixture as serious underdogs with a number of key players in Corey Horsburgh, Josh Papalii and Seb Kris out due to injury and suspension.
Ricky Stuart's men have lost three of their previous four matches during the regular season, but the fiery coach is sure to have his side primed for an attempt at an ambush in the Hunter.
Here's everything you need to know about the Knights vs Raiders Finals Week 1 clash.
What time is the NRL today? Knights vs Raiders NRL Finals Week 1 kickoff time
The game between the Newcastle Knights and Canberra Raiders will kick off on Sunday, September 10 at 4.05pm AEST.
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | New Zealand |
| Start time | 4.05pm | 4.05pm | 3.35pm | 2.05pm | 6.05pm |
How to watch or live stream Knights vs Raiders
Fox League and Channel Nine will broadcast the match with coverage beginning on Fox at 3.10pm AEST, following the conclusion of the NRLW match between the Titans and Eels.
On Nine, coverage will begin at 3.15pm AEST, also following the conclusion of the NRLW clash between Parramatta and Gold Coast.
Kayo Sports and 9Now will stream the game live.
| TV channel | Fox League / Channel Nine |
| Live stream | Kayo / 9Now |
Knights vs Raiders Finals Week 1 team lists
| KNIGHTS TEAM LIST | RAIDERS TEAM LIST |
| 1. Kalyn Ponga 14. Kurt Mann | 1. Jordan Rapana 14. Tom Starling |
