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Fox League and Kayo SPORTS, a DAZN company, to host the 2026 Dally M Awards and deliver a packed week of Grand Final build-up, live finals action and the NRL Grand Final.
Fox League and Kayo SPORTS, part of DAZN, will ramp up the rugby league action across Grand Final week, with the 2026 Dally M Awards, Prime Minister’s XIII clashes, Grand Final previews and live finals action all featuring across the schedule.
With NRL 360, Matty & Cronk, and The Fan wrapped for the 2026 season, attention turns to the 2026 Dally M Awards on Wednesday evening, followed by NRLW on Fox and Finals Footy with Matty Johns on Thursday to preview Sunday’s Grand Finals.
The 2026 Dally M Awards will be broadcast exclusively on Fox League, available on Kayo SPORTS, on Wednesday night, celebrating the players, coaches and moments that have shaped the 2026 NRL season. Yvonne Sampson returns as host of the event, in her tenth year at Fox League, alongside Braith Anasta, Cooper Cronk, Shaun Johnson, Lara Pitt and 2021 Dally M Medalist, Emma Verran.
The action begins with the 2026 Dally M Awards Red Carpet Show from 7:30pm, hosted by Eloise Sohier and Jake Duke, before the main event gets underway at 8:00pm.
The week will also feature a double-header of international rugby league when the Prime Minister’s XIII take on Papua New Guinea on Saturday October 3, with the women’s match from 12:15pm followed by the men’s match from 2:05pm.
On Thursday, attention turns to the NRLW Grand Final, with NRLW on Fox – Grand Final Preview at 7:00pm, featuring Lara Pitt and Tiana Penitani Gray.
Then at 7:30pm, Finals Footy with Matty Johns – Grand Final Edition will bring Matty Johns, Bryan Fletcher, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Matt Gidley together for the final word ahead of Grand Final day.
Grand Final day will see Fox League take fans through a full day of live finals action and build-up, beginning with the 2026 State Championship Final live from 1:00pm.
The 2026 NRLW Grand Final will then be broadcast live from 3:00pm, with Lara Pitt and Tiana Penitani.
From 6:00pm, NRL Finals Footy on Fox League – NRL Grand Final Preview will bring the final build-up ahead of kick-off, with Yvonne Sampson joined by Kevin Walters, Greg Alexander and Michael Ennis live.
Then at 10:00pm, Fox League will bring fans the 2026 NRL Grand Final with the Fox League Call, featuring Andrew Voss, Greg Alexander and Michael Ennis.
Managing Director – Fox Sports, Steve Crawley said: “Grand Final week is the greatest celebration of our game, including the Dally Ms on Wednesday, final Matty Johns Show of the season on Thursday and all of our previews up until kick off on Sunday.”
“We have enjoyed another record-breaking year on Fox League and this week presents a chance to finish true to form, delivering the best build up for fans ahead of Sunday’s match with the best team of rugby league presenters and experts.”
Fox League and Kayo SPORTS bring fans a full week of coverage, from the Prime Minister’s XIII and Dally M Awards through to Grand Final weekend.
GRAND FINAL WEEK ON FOX LEAGUE, AVAILABLE ON KAYO SPORTS
Wednesday
6:30pm: NRL 360
7:30pm: 2026 Dally M Awards Red Carpet Show
8:00pm: 2026 Dally M Awards
Thursday
7:00pm: NRLW on Fox – Grand Final Preview
7:30pm: Finals Footy with Matty Johns – Grand Final Edition
Saturday
12:15pm: Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII – Australia v Papua New Guinea
2:05pm: Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII – Australia v Papua New Guinea
Sunday - GRAND FINAL DAY
1:00pm: 2026 State Championship Final LIVE
3:00pm: 2026 NRLW Grand Final LIVE
6:00pm: NRL Finals Footy on Fox League – NRL Grand Final Preview
10:00pm: 2026 NRL Grand Final – Fox League Call