The North Queensland Cowboys are set to play host to the Melbourne Storm at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Round 18 of the National Rugby League (NRL) season.
The Cowboys have not had the best time as they have suffered eight defeats in 15 games in the 2025 home-and-away season. North Queensland have only managed to take home six wins so far and now sit 12th on the ladder. However, their win last week against the bottom side of the NRL, the Gold Coast Titans, will put some confidence on their back heading into Round 18.
The Storm have been in fine form this season as they have managed to take home 10 wins from their opening 14 games. They are currently on a four-game winning run and are now looking to extend their winning run to five games when they face the Cowboys in North Queensland this weekend. Melbourne enter Round 18 in third place on the NRL ladder, just two points off against the leaders, the Raiders.
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. Storm: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: --
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Cowboys vs. Storm 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. Storm start time
This NRL match takes place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and kicks off on Saturday, July 5 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, July 5 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, July 5 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, July 5 | 3:30 p.m. |
Cowboys vs. Storm team list
| Cowboys team list | Storm team list |
1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Temple Kalepo | 1. Tyran Wishart 14. Alec MacDonald |
Cowboys schedule
Here's the schedule for the Cowboys' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun. 29 | at Titans | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 5 | vs Storm | 3:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 12 | vs Bulldogs | 7:35 p.m. |
| Thu, Jul. 17 | at Dolphins | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, Jul. 25 | vs. Dragons | 6:00 p.m. |
Storm schedule
Here's the schedule for the Storm's next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, June 29 | vs. Sharks | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 5 | at Cowboys | 3:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 12 | at Knights | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 19 | vs. Sea Eagles | 7:35 p.m. |
| Thu, Jul. 24 | at Roosters | 7:50 p.m. |