The 2025 NRL season's Round 20 clash sees the Dolphins face off against the North Queensland Cowboys on Thursday at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The Dolphins are back at Suncorp Stadium, where they have won their last two games, scoring 106 points against the Dragons and Rabbitohs. However, they return on the back of a loss to the Sharks last Thursday and will hope to bounce back.
They are 10th on the ladder with an 8-9 record and well within grasping distance of their first finals appearance. The Dolphins will miss Mark Nicholls (concussion) and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (broken thumb) for this clash.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, are 13th on the ladder with a 6-10 record and return to a venue where they have beaten the Dolphins in the last two meetings. Todd Payten's side has just won one of the last five matches and needs to bounce back quickly if they are to make it to the finals.
While the Dolphins have scored over 50 points in their last two games at Suncorp Stadium, the Cowboys are experiencing a defensive crisis. They have conceded 200 points in their past six games in the NRL 2025.
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 Dolphins vs. Cowboys: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Nine Now
The Dolphins vs. Cowboys match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and free-to-air channel on Channel Nine in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, Nine Now and Kayo Sports.
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Dolphins vs. Cowboys start time
This NRL match takes place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, and kicks off on Thursday, July 17 at 7:50 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thu, Jul. 17 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thu, Jul. 17 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thu, Jul. 17 | 5:50 p.m. |
Dolphins vs. Cowboys team list
| Dolphins team list | Cowboys team list |
|---|---|
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 14. Harrison Graham | 1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Karl Lawton |
Dolphins schedule
Here's the schedule for the Dolphins' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 17 | vs. Cowboys | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 1 | at Warriors | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 9 | vs. Roosters | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | at Broncos | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 23 | at Sea Eagles | 3:00 p.m. |
Cowboys schedule
Here's the schedule for the Cowboys' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 17 | at Dolphins | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, Jul. 25 | vs. Dragons | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 3 | at Sharks | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 10 | at Eels | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | vs. Knights | 4:05 p.m. |