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Warriors vs Knights NRL semi-final: how to watch free
The New Zealand Warriors face Newcastle Knights on Sunday in the second NRL semi-final, with free streams available across multiple countries.
In brief
The New Zealand Warriors face Newcastle Knights on Sunday in the second NRL semi-final, with free streams available across multiple countries. Warriors play Knights in an NRL semi-final on September twentieth, with free viewing options in Australia, the US, and other regions worldwide. Originally reported by TechRadar.
Warriors seek redemption in semi-final
The New Zealand Warriors finished second on the ladder but were beaten by the Dolphins in their qualifying final in Auckland. They face Newcastle Knights on Sunday, September twentieth, seeking a third win over them this season.
Knights aim for first prelim in thirteen years
Newcastle Knights have risen from the wooden spoon last year to the top eight this season under coach Justin Holbrook. A win over Warriors would earn them a place in their first preliminary final for thirteen years.
Knights have attacking and defensive weapons
Newcastle have two of the NRL's top try scorers in Greg Marzhew and Dominic Young. In defense, they have Phoenix Crossland, described as a tackling machine.
Penrith await the winner
The top-ranked Penrith Panthers will face the winner of Warriors versus Knights in the preliminary finals next weekend.
Kick-off time across time zones
The match kicks off on Sunday, September twentieth at two zero five am ET in the US, seven zero five am BST in the UK, four zero five pm AEST in Australia, and six zero five pm NZT in New Zealand.
Free viewing in Australia
Every game in the NRL finals series two thousand twenty-six is shown on free-to-air Channel nine and nine Now in Australia, including Warriors versus Knights.
Free trial option in the US
NRL fans in the US can watch on Fox One, which offers a free three-day trial. The service costs nineteen ninety-nine dollars per month after the trial ends.
New Zealand and UK streaming options
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ holds NRL rights and shows the match on Sky Sport one. In the UK, Sky Sports Mix carries the game. Sky Sport Now costs twenty-nine ninety-nine dollars per day or fifty-nine ninety-nine dollars per month in New Zealand.
Watch NRL platform covers most regions
The dedicated Watch NRL streaming platform shows every match of the two thousand twenty-six NRL Premiership season in all territories except Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and selected sanctioned jurisdictions including Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea.
VPN access for travelers
Fans traveling abroad can use a VPN to watch from their home country's streaming services. NordVPN is recommended and offers up to seventy-five percent off.
Canada and Rest of World options
In Canada, Warriors versus Knights is available on Sportsnet online and through Sportsnet plus subscription from twenty-nine ninety-nine dollars per month. Watch NRL platform also covers the match with region-specific pricing.
The short version
Warriors play Knights in an NRL semi-final on September twentieth, with free viewing options in Australia, the US, and other regions worldwide.
