The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are set to face off against the North Queensland Cowboys in the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Round 11 of the 2025 NRL season.
The Cowboys suffered the worst possible start to their campaign as they took three straight losses that left them pinned to the bottom of the ladder after Round 3. However, Todd Payten's side showed their grit in a time of panic as they took four wins before facing their next defeat at the hands of the Warriors.
Their Round 10 clash saw them perform an impressive 12-point comeback against the Panthers in a 30-30 draw at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
The Sea Eagles began the 2025 home-and-away season with three victories and as many defeats after six games, placing them on the verge of the top eight, having been incredibly erratic over the first nine rounds.
Their pattern of inconsistency has been consistent over the past three weeks as they lost to the Dragons, won against the Panthers, and then lost to the Sharks in Round 10.
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 Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: --
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel 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.
Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles start time
This NRL match takes place at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, May 17 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, May 17 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, May 17 | 3:30 p.m. |
Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles team list
| Cowboys team list | Sea Eagles team list |
1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Harrison Edwards | 1. Tom Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin |
Cowboys schedule
Here's the schedule for the Cowboys’ next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 17 | vs. Sea Eagles | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, May 31 | vs. Wests Tigers | 5:30 p.m. |
| Fri, June 6 | at Storm | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, June 14 | vs Dolphins | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sun, June 22 | at Roosters | 4:05 p.m. |
Sea Eagles schedule
Here's the schedule for the Sea Eagles’ next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 17 | at Cowboys | 5:30 p.m. |
| Fri, May 23 | at Eels | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, May 31 | vs. Broncos | 7:35 p.m. |
| Thu, June 5 | at Knights | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, June 13 | at Titans | 8:00 p.m. |