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How to watch Panthers vs Knights for FREE: Live streams for NRL Preliminary Final 2026
Watch Panthers vs Knights in the second NRL 2026 preliminary final as the two sides from New South Wales go head-to-head at Sydney’s Accor Stadium for a place in next weekend’s Grand Final at the same venue.
For Penrith, the 2025 season is looking more and more like an inexplicable blip. Their shock defeat at this same stage last season followed four consecutive seasons before that as premiers, and now they’ve bounced back to top the ladder in 2026. Thomas Jenkins has been in sparkling form for the Mountain Men, crossing for 30 tries, while talismanic halfback Nathan Cleary has had a golden boot. Now they’ll feel dead set to make the Big Dance once again.
Newy stand in their way, unexpectedly playing in their first prelim final for over a decade; and you have to go back a full quarter of a century for their last Grand Final. Justin Holbrook’s men are one game away from fairy-tale stuff, having ‘won’ the wooden spoon last time out. A thrilling 12-10 victory in the semi-finals against the Warriors in front of 48,000 at Eden Park showed that they can mix it with the big boys and come out on top. Has try-scoring hero Dominic Young got one more magical moment in him?
Here’s how to watch Panthers vs Knights from anywhere in the world – and potentially for FREE.
Can you watch Panthers vs Knights for free?
Yes. Every game in the NRL finals series 2026 is being shown on free-to-air Channel 9 and 9Now in Australia – including this Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights showdown.
NRL fans in the US can also watch this crucial matchup on Fox One thanks the platform’s free 3-day trial.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch the NRL Finals Series 2026 for free as if you were right at home.
Use a VPN to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams
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How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in the USA
NRL fans in the US can watch Panthers vs Knights in the NRL preliminary final 2026 on either FS2 or Fox One.
Dedicated streaming service Fox One costs $19.99 per month after a 3-day FREE trial.
If you want a more comprehensive cable alternative, access to the Fox One app is also available through a Sling TV plan. It comes with the provider’s Select ($29.99 a month) and Blue plans ($54.99 a month).
FS2 is carried by several other OTT streaming platforms as well, including YouTube TV and Fubo – both of which offer new customers a free trial.
One further way to watch this and the rest of the 2026 NRL finals is through the dedicated Watch NRL streaming platform. It costs $72 for an NRL Finals Pass that includes all the remaining games.
Outside of the US? Use a VPN whilst you’re traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in Australia
In Australia, the Panthers vs Knights preliminary final is on the free-to-air Channel 9 and via the 9Now streaming service.
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You can also watch on Fox League via Foxtel. While Kayo Sports is a much more cost-efficient option, with plans starting from $30 a month after you’ve taken advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
If you’re out of Australia but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the NRL rights holder in New Zealand. The action from Sydney will go out on Sky Sport 2 on TV.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $59.99 per month.
Overseas? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in the UK
Panthers vs Knights is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, via Sky Sports+.
Sky Sports plans start from £35 a month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky television subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports membership from £14.99 a day or £34.99 a month.
NRL obsessives can also watch this and every other game of the season with on the dedicated Watch NRL platform. It costs £57 for the remainder of the season or £20 for a week.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the NRL Finals Series 2026.
How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in Canada
Panthers vs Knights coverage in the NRL is going out online via Sportsnet in Canada. Log in with your cable details or, of you’re a cord cutter, grab a Sportsnet+ streaming service subscription (from $34.99 a month / $269.99 a year).
The Watch NRL platform will also show the fixture – click through for pricing.
If you already subscribe to one of these services but find yourself outside Canada this weekend, download a VPN and watch NRL preliminary finals 2026 as if you were back at home.
How to watch Panthers vs Knights live streams in Rest of World
Every single match of the 2026 NRL Premiership season, including the Qualifying and Elimination Finals, will be shown on the dedicated Watch NRL streaming platform, which is available in all territories except for Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other selected sanctioned jurisdictions (e.g. Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea).
Check the website for pricing in your region. Once subscribed, you can stream Watch NRL on phones, tablets, laptops, or the Apple TV app.
Many countries also show games on TV and online through their domestic broadcasters.
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Panthers
1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Thomas Jenkins, 3. Blaize Talagi, 4. Casey McLean, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jack Cole, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Mitch Kenny, 10. Lindsay Smith, 11. Isaiah Papali’i, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo. Replacements: 14. Jack Cogger, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Liam Henry, 17. Billy Phillips, 18. Luke Garner, 19. Billy Scott
Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Dominic Young, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Bradman Best, 5. Greg Marzhew, 6. Fletcher Sharpe, 7. Sandon Smith, 8. Tyson Frizell, 9. Phoenix Crossland, 10. Cody Hopwood, 11. Jermaine McEwen, 12. Francis Manuleleua, 13. Mat Croker. Replacements: 14. Harrison Graham, 15. Lachlan Crouch, 16. Pasami Saulo, 17. Dylan Lucas, 18. Fletcher Hunt, 19. Thomas Cant
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Watch Panthers vs Knights in the second NRL 2026 preliminary final as the two sides from New South Wales go head-to-head at Sydney’s Accor Stadium for a place in next weekend’s Grand Final at the same venue. For Penrith, the 2025 season is looking more and more like an inexplicable…
