The NRL grand final for 2024 is finally here, with Melbourne and Penrith set to battle it out for the game's biggest prize.
It's a rematch of the 2020 Grand Final, which Melbourne won, but Penrith have won a three peat since then and also ended Melbourne's season twice.
It is set to be a ripper of a match between two evenly matched teams, and there is a good chance it will go the distance.
NRL FINALS LATEST NEWS: NRL 2024 finals results, schedule | NRL casualty ward, latest injury news | Every NRL player retiring in 2024
NRL Grand Final tonight: Kick-off, start time for Storm vs. Panthers
The grand final between the Storm and the Panthers is set to kick-off at 7:30 pm AEDT on Sunday, October 6.
It is important to note that daylight savings begins in selected Australian states on the day, so it will be a 6:30 pm AEST start time for Queensland-based viewers.
- Date: Sunday, October 6
- Time: 7:30 p.m. AEDT (6:30 p.m. AEST)
Match-day coverage will begin on Channel 9 at 7:00 am AEDT, with coverage from the ground then beginning at 1:00 p.m. with the state championship match; the NRLW grand final is set to take place during the afternoon.
While Fox League and Kayo have shown every finals game live, Sunday's decider will be shown on delay due to the broadcast rights agreement.
What time will the NRL Grand Final finish tonight?
Factoring in the kick-off time, two 40-minute halves, a 10-minute half-time break and various stoppages, tonight's clash between Melbourne and Penrith could finish around 9:20 pm AEDT.
This is assuming we have a result after 80 minutes, though.
If the match is drawn and extends into 10 minutes of extra time, it likely won't wrap up until 9:35 pm AEDT.
