Watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams as 16 men’s teams descend on Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, for the ultimate festival of rugby league. It all kicks off on Thursday with Game II of the Women’s State of Origin, Queensland Women vs New South Wales Women, followed by three days of big NRL Magic Round matches. Canberra has a bye.
Eels vs Storm on Saturday could be close. With both teams struggling at the bottom of the table, a golden point win for the former against the Cowboys last week could be the start of better form.
The final game of the weekend pits the top-of-the-table Panthers, NRL champions in four of the past five seasons, against the bottom-of-the-table Dragons.
Here’s where to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams online anywhere – including which games you can watch this weekend absolutely FREE!
Can I watch the 2026 NRL Magic Round for free?
Three NRL Magic Round 2026 games are underway free channel 9 and 9 Now in Australia.
Sign up for a free account online and you’re good to go. The free games at 9Now are as follows.
Friday, May 15
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Dolphins
6am ET / 3am PT / 11am BST / 8pm AEST
Saturday 16 May
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm
5.45am ET / 2.45am PT / 10.45am BST / 7.45pm AEST
Sunday, May 17
New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos
02:00 ET / 23:00 PT (Sat) / 07:00 BST / 16:05 AEST
What if you are abroad? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service anywhere.
Use a VPN to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 from anywhere
This handy piece of software can make your device look like it’s back in your home country and let you watch your usual streaming services. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 73% discount.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the US and want to see your usual Australian service, select a server in Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your usual local streaming service and watch the football.
How to watch NRL 2026 Magic Round live streams in USA
In the US, every NRL Magic Round game will be shown on Fox Sports. FS2 and Fox Soccer Plus will show the games.
Cord cutters will be able to watch these games on the network’s Fox One streaming platform, which costs from $19.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or go for a complete OTT cable replacement service such as Sling TV (in selected cities), Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
Only bothered by rugby? You can watch every single game on dedicated See NRL streaming platform, from $20 per week.
If you are traveling outside the United States, you can use NordVPN to catch the action on any of the above services.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams in Canada
NRL Magic Round 2026 coverage goes out Sportsnet in Canada, with three matches selected.
This means you can also watch online thanks to its Sportsnet+ streaming service (from $29.99 per month / $249.99 per year).
Thursday 14 May
Women’s NRL – Maroons v Blues Women @ 10:35am ET
Friday, May 15
Rabbitohs vs Dolphins at 10:50 a.m. ET
Sunday, May 17
Warriors vs Broncos at 06:55 ET
Panthers vs Dragons at 9:15 a.m. ET
You can also use See NRL platform, which shows each individual fixture.
If you already subscribe to these services but are located outside of Canada, download a VPN and watch NRL games as if you were back at home.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams in the UK
NRL Magic Round 2026 in its entirety is covered by Sky Sports in Great Britain.
Sky Sports packages start from £20 per month or you can get a more flexible Now Sports membership from £14.99 for a day pass.
Alternatively, die-hard fans might want to check out See NRLwhich costs £16 per week, £39 per month or £143 for the whole season and will unlock access to every single NRL game in the 2026 season.
Outside the UK? You might have to download a VPNas described above, to watch your usual stream from abroad.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned above, three NRL Magic Round games are on free-to-air Channel 9 in Australia, with live streaming available via 9 Now.
Every single game, meanwhile, will be shown on Fox League via Foxtelwithout ads only for the magic round. While Kayo Sports is a much more cost-effective option with plans starting at $30 per month after you take advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
If you are currently outside of Australia but want to watch NRL live streams, you will have to get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ is the rights holder of the NRL Magic Round in New Zealand, with some games appearing on its free-to-air Sky Open channel.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sports now subscription service from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Overseas? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 live streams in the rest of the world
Every single game of the 2026 NRL Premiership season will be shown on the dedicated See NRL streaming platform which is available in all territories except Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and other selected sanctioned jurisdictions (eg Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea). That includes the NRL Magic Round.
Subscriptions are $20 per week, $39 per month, or $182 for a full year. Check the website for prices in your area.
Many countries also show games on TV and online through their domestic broadcasters:
Africa
The NRL broadcast rights are held by ESPN Africa, which provides coverage to sub-Saharan countries including:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea, Malagao, Malagao, Malagao, Guinea, Bissoth Mali, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, St. Helena, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zanzibar, Zambia, Zambia, Zambia
Europe
- Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Sport 1 has the rights to show three NRL games a week in these countries
NRL coverage is available via beIN Sports in France, with three games a week.
ESPN has the rights to the NRL in the Netherlands.
Asia
The Grand Final, State of Origin and three games a week will be shown on Premier Sports Asia in the following countries:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Oceania
Sky Pacific holds the rights for the 2026 NRL season in the following countries:
Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, American Samoa, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Pacific Islands (ie Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia)
In addition, games will be shown in Papua New Guinea on the free-to-air TVWAN, in Samoa on TV3, in Tonga on Digicel, in the Cook Islands via Elijah Comm and in the Solomons on TTV.
How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026 – FAQs
What are the kick-off times for NRL Magic Round 2026?
* All times AEST
Friday, May 15
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs. Canterbury Bulldogs at 6pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Dolphins at 8pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sportsnine/9 Now
Saturday 16 May
- Wests Tigers v Manly Sea Eagles at 3pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys at 5.30pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm at 7.45pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sportsnine/9 Now
Sunday, May 17
- Gold Coast Titans v Newcastle Knights at 2pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos at 4.05pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sportsnine/9 Now
- Penrith Panthers v St. George Illawarra Dragons at 6.25pm AEST – Foxtel, Kayo Sports
Can I watch NRL Magic Round 2026 on my mobile?
The vast majority of broadcasters mentioned in this article have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser. For example, Watch NRL, 9Now, Fox One and Sky Go all have mobile apps.
You can also keep up to date with the latest NRL news on the official social media channels at X (@NRL), Instagram (nrl), Facebook (NRL) TikTok (@nrl) and YouTube (@NRL).
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