The Sydney Roosters are set to face off against the Melbourne Storm in Round 21 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
The Roosters have struggled to find rhythm this season, with eight wins and nine losses leaving them in 10th place heading into this round. Their inability to string together consistent performances has been a recurring issue, and a defeat to the Wests Tigers and the Sharks in the last weekend has only added to their frustration.
The Storm have been in fine form this season as they have managed to take home 12 wins from their opening 17 games. They were on a six-game winning run before they suffered a shock loss to the Sea Eagles last weekend. Melbourne enter Round 20 in third place on the NRL ladder, four 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 Roosters vs. Storm: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Roosters vs. Storm match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and 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.
Roosters vs. Storm start time
This NRL match takes place at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Thursday, July 24 at 7:50 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 5:50 p.m. |
Roosters vs. Storm team list
| Roosters team list | Storm team list |
1. James Tedesco 14. Zach Dockar-Clay | 1. Nick Meaney 14. Bronson Garlick |
Roosters schedule
Here's the schedule for the Roosters' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 24 | vs. Storm | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 2 | at Sea Eagles | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 9 | at Dolphins | 5:30 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 15 | vs. Bulldogs | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 23 | at Eels | 7:35 p.m. |
Storm schedule
Here's the schedule for the Storm's next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 24 | at Roosters | 7:50 p.m. |
| Thu, Jul. 31 | at Eels | 7:50 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 7 | vs. Broncos | 7:50 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 14 | at Panthers | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 22 | vs. Bulldogs | 8:00 p.m. |