The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Parramatta Eels are set to face off at Brisbane's Stadium in the Magic Round of the 2025 NRL season on Friday.
The Sharks have had a very inconsistent 2025 home-and-away season as they have taken four wins and as many losses in the first eight games of the season. After taking two victories in their first three games, they have taken two straight losses followed by two wins on the trot. They are coming into the game against the Eagles on the back of a disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.
The Eels, on the other hand, have been terrible since the start of the season as they began with four straight losses before grabbing two wins in their last three games. Parramatta currently sit second last on the ladder, and would have been bottom if not for their bye in Round 8.
How to watch Sharks vs. Eels: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: --
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Sharks vs. Eels match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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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.
Sharks vs. Eels start time
This NRL match takes place at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, May 2 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, May 2 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, May 2 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, May 2 | 4:00 p.m. |
Sharks vs. Eels team list
| Sharks team list | Eels team list |
1. Will Kennedy 14. Daniel Atkinson | 1. Isaiah Iongi 14. Dylan Walker |
Sharks schedule
Here's the schedule for the Sharks' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 2 | vs. Eels | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun, May 11 | at Sea Eagles | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sat, May 17 | vs. Storm | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sat, May 24 | at Roosters | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sat, Jun. 7 | vs. Warriors | 5:30 p.m. |
Eels 2025 schedule
Here are the Eels' next five games.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 2 | at Sharks | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, May 8 | vs. Dolphins | 7:50 p.m. |
| Fri, May 16 | at Knights | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, May 23 | vs. Sea Eagles | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Jun. 1 | at Panthers | 4:05 p.m. |