The Penrith Panthers will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 20 of the NRL season at CommBank Stadium in what promises to be a pivotal clash for both sides.
After a nightmare start to their title defence with six losses in their first eight games, the reigning premiers have turned their season around in impressive fashion. They’ve lost just once since then and come into this match riding a five-game winning streak, which has lifted them to sixth on the ladder.
In contrast, the Rabbitohs have experienced a dramatic slide in form. After a strong start with four wins from their first five matches, they’ve managed just two victories in their last 12 outings. That poor run has seen them tumble to 16th on the ladder, with only the Gold Coast Titans faring worse this season.
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 Panthers vs. Rabbitohs: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Panthers vs. Rabbitohs match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and free-to-air on Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now 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.
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs start time
This NRL match takes place at CommBank Stadium, Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, July 18 | 6:00 p.m. |
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs team list
| Panthers team list | Rabbitohs team list |
1. Dylan Edwards 14. Daine Laurie | 1. Latrell Mitchell 14. Peter Mamouzelos |
Panthers schedule
Here's the schedule for the Panthers' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul. 18 | vs Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 26 | vs. Wests Tigers | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 2 | at Titans | 3:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 8 | at Knights | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 15 | vs. Storm | 7:50 p.m. |
Rabbitohs schedule
Here's the schedule for the Rabbitohs' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul. 18 | at Panthers | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul. 26 | vs. Sharks | 7:35 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 1 | at Broncos | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 10 | at Titans | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | vs. Eels | 7:35 p.m. |