What time does the NRL Grand Final really start?

Second chances don’t come around often in sport, but the Penrith Panthers have their second shot at an premiership this weekend.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Tevita Tatola of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the NRL Qualifying Final match between Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs at QCB Stadium, on September 11, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Second chances don’t come around very often in sport.

The Penrith Panthers were left heartbroken after their impressive streak of wins last season ended at the NRL Grand Final.

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But the Panthers have their second shot at an NRL premiership in as many years when they face the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Brisbane on Sunday night.

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What time is the NRL Grand Final?

Kick-off at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled for 6.30pm local time (7.30pm AEDT) on Sunday, October 3.

However, when the national anthem and Welcome to Country are taken into account, don’t be surprised if the game actually starts at around 6.40pm.

Daylight saving commences the night before, so be sure to readjust your clocks accordingly.

Sydney – 7.30pm

Melbourne – 7.30pm

Brisbane – 6.30pm

Adelaide – 7pm

Perth – 4.30pm

Hobart – 7.30pm

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

Brisbane will host the NRL Grand Final for the first time this weekend. Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

With Alex Conrad, NCA NewsWire