The Newcastle Knight and the Penrith Panthers are set to face off in Round 23, the Indigenous Round, of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at the McDonald Jones Stadium.
The Knights had a horror start to their 2025 home-and-away season despite opening their campaign with two wins. Through the first ten games, they only managed three wins to go with their seven losses. The last nine games have seen their inconsistence pick up wins as they have tasted three victories but still sit in a lowly 13th on the ladder.
Similarly, the Panthers also had a nightmare start to their title defence with six losses in their first eight games, however, the reigning premiers have turned their season around in impressive fashion. The Panthers have lost just once since then and come into this match riding a eight-game winning streak, which has lifted them to fifth on the ladder.
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 Knights vs. Panthers: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: --
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Knights vs. Panthers 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.
Knights vs. Panthers start time
This NRL match takes place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, August 8 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, August 8 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, August 8 | 4:00 p.m. |
Knights vs. Panthers team list
| Knights team list | Panthers team list |
1. Dane Gagai 14. Thomas Cant | 1. Dylan Edwards 14. Brad Schneide |
Knights schedule
Here's the schedule for the Knights' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 8 | vs. Panthers | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | at Cowboys | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 24 | vs. Broncos | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 31 | at Sharks | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Sep. 7 | at Eels | 4:05 p.m. |
Panthers schedule
Here's the schedule for the Panthers' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 8 | at Knights | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 15 | vs. Storm | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 22 | vs. Raiders | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 28 | at Bulldogs | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | at Dragons | 3:00 p.m. |