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Where to watch Bulldogs vs. Broncos: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match

Aditya Gokhale

Where to watch Bulldogs vs. Broncos: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match image

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 18 of the National Rugby League (NRL) season at the Accor Stadium.

The Bulldogs had a stupendous start to their NRL season as they took home nine wins from their first ten games, They have still been in good form but have dropped two games in four games and dropped down from the top spot of the NRL ladder for the first time since Round 4.

The Broncos, on the other hand, have not had the most consistent season in 2025. Brisbane have taken eight wins and seven losses so far but have managed to stay well-planted in the Top Eight. They are currently fifth on the ladder heading into Round 18 but are still eight points off the Canberra Raiders, who are atop the standings.

The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.

How to watch Bulldogs vs. Broncos: TV channel, free live stream

TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now

The Titans vs. Cowboys match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and free-to-air on Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.

New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.

Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.

Bulldogs vs. Broncos start time

This NRL match takes place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. AEST.

Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeFriday, July 48:00 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeFriday, July 47:30 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeFriday, July 46:00 p.m.

Bulldogs vs. Broncos team list

Bulldogs team listBroncos team list

1. Connor Tracey 
2. Blake Wilson 
3. Bronson Xerri 
4. Enari Tuala 
5. Marcelo Montoya 
6. Matt Burton  
7. Toby Sexton  
8. Harry Hayes
9. Reed Mahoney 
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau 
12. Jacob Preston 
13. Bailey Hayward 

14. Lachlan Galvin
15. Josh Curran
16. Lipoi Hopoi 
17. Kurtis Morrin

1. Selwyn Cobbo 
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen  
9. Cory Paix
10. Xavier Willison
11. Brendan Piakura 
12. Jordan Riki 
13. Kobe Hetherington 

14. Billy Walters
15. Jaiyden Hunt
16. Tyson Smoothy 
17. Jack Gosiewski

Bulldogs schedule

Here's the schedule for the Bulldogs' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Fri, Jul. 4vs. Broncos8:00 p.m.
Sat, Jul. 12at Cowboys7:35 p.m.
Sat, Jul. 19vs Dragons5:30 p.m.
Sun, Jul. 27vs Sea Eagles4:05 p.m.
Sun, Aug. 3at Wests Tigers2:00 p.m.

Broncos schedule

Here's the schedule for the Broncos' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Fri, Jul. 4at Bulldogs8:00 p.m.
Sun, Jul. 13at Titans6:15 p.m.
Fri, Jul. 25vs. Eels8:00 p.m.
Fri, Aug. 1vs. Rabbitohs8:00 p.m.
Thu, Aug. 7at Storm7:50 p.m.

Aditya Gokhale

Aditya Gokhale is a freelance writer with the Sporting News with almost five years of experience in sports journalism.

He also works with GOAL.com as a news writer and has previously worked with companies like The Nutmeg Assist, More Than A Game and Barca Universal.

He has mainly covered football, Formula 1 and ESports over the years. In his spare time, Aditya continues to play football daily with his local team and also competes professionally as a sim racer.