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

Saino Zachariah

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The 2025 NRL season's Round 20 clash sees the Newcastle Knights face off against the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday evening at the McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Knights are 13th on the ladder with a 6-11 record and come into this clash on the back of a defeat to the Storm. They have not lost three of their past four games.

Despite playing at home, the Knights don't have a massive advantage. They have lost seven of their last eight matches at this venue. Meanwhile, their opponents, Warriors, have a strong record in away games -- they have won six of their eight matches in Aussie soil this season.

Warriors sit fourth on the ladder with an 11-5 record and are coming into this clash after beating the Wests Tigers 34-14 despite missing players out to injury.

They also have a strong record against the Knights recently, winning three of the past four games. Moreover, Kurt Capewell has returned to the lineup after completing Origin duties.

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. Warriors: TV channel, free live stream

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

The Knights vs. Warriors 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.

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.

Knights vs. Warriors start time

This NRL match takes place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, July 20 at 4:05 p.m. local time (AEST).

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

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeSun, Jul. 204:05 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeSun, Jul. 203:35 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSun, Jul. 202:05 p.m.

Knights vs. Warriors team list

Knights team listWarriors team list

1. Dane Gagai 
2. Dom Young
3. Fletcher Hunt
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew 
6. Jackson Hastings   
7. Jack Cogger 
8. Jacob Saifiti 
9. Jayden Brailey 
10. Leo Thompson
11. Brodie Jones 
12. Kai Pearce-Paul 
13. Phoenix Crossland 

14. Tyson Gamble 
15. Mat Croker  
16. Tyson Frizell 
17. Jermaine McEwen

1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey 
4. Kurt Capewell 
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd 
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford  
11. Leka Halasima 
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark

14. Te Maire Martin 
15. Jacob Laban 
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith

Knights 2025 schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)
Sun, Jul. 20vs. Warriors4:05 p.m.
Sun, Jul. 27at Raiders2:00 p.m.
Fri, Aug. 8vs. Panthers6:00 p.m.
Sun, Aug. 17at Cowboys4:05 p.m.
Sun, Aug. 24vs. Broncos2:00 p.m.

Warriors schedule

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

DateGameTime (AEST)
Sun, Jul. 20at Knights4:05 p.m.
Sat, Jul. 26vs. Titans3:00 p.m.
Fri, Aug. 1vs. Dolphins6:00 p.m.
Sat, Aug. 9at Bulldogs7:35 p.m.
Fri, Aug. 15vs. Dragons6:00 p.m.

Saino Zachariah

Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Mirror UK & US, Irish Star, and Express where he has covered MLB, football, tennis, and basketball. 

Starting his journey through fantasy sports, he developed a keen eye for numbers and trends shaping the game's narrative. Despite a background in science, he draws inspiration from art, film, and history.