NRL Grand Final: Start time in every Australian capital city

The biggest game of the year is almost upon us as Panthers and Rabbitohs fans anxiously wait to see who will win the NRL Grand Final.

The Panthers are out for redemption. NRL photos

The biggest game of the year is here.

Penrith is hoping to avenge its loss to Melbourne in last year’s decider when it steps out onto Suncorp Stadium for tonight’s Grand Final, while South Sydney has plans to spoil the party.

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Wayne Bennett will be desperate to go out on a high in his last game coaching the Rabbitohs, while it’s also star halfback Adam Reynolds’ final outing in red and green before he heads to Brisbane next season.

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What time does the NRL Grand Final start?

Kick-off at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled for 6.30pm local time tonight, which is 7.30pm AEDT.

However, when the national anthem and Welcome to Country are taken into account, don’t be surprised if kick-off is actually 10 minutes later than that.

Daylight saving commenced last night, so make sure you readjusted your clocks accordingly.

Sydney – 7.30pm

Melbourne – 7.30pm

Brisbane – 6.30pm

Adelaide – 7pm

Perth – 4.30pm

Hobart – 7.30pm

Darwin — 6pm

Who will have the last laugh, Wayne Bennett or Ivan Cleary? (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Match day schedule

1pm – Gates open

1.15pm – Intrust Super Cup preliminary final

3.45pm – Intrust Super Cup preliminary final

5.30pm – Retiring players farewell

6.30pm – Pre-game entertainment

7.30pm – Panthers vs Rabbitohs grand final

* all times AEDT