How to watch the 2020 NRL Grand Final from overseas

The 2020 NRL grand final is here, with the Melbourne Storm aiming to add to their rich recent legacy with another title. Standing in their way is a Penrith Panthers side fiercely intent on creating its own history.

The 2020 NRL season was unlike any other before it due to the pandemic. At the end of 20 gruelling rounds and another 3 weeks of finals, we’re left with the top 2 sides on the NRL ladder.

The extraordinarily consistent Storm finished second with a smart 16-4 win-loss record. The only team to surpass that was the Panthers, who lost just once, with another draw, to go with 18 wins. The Penrith side is currently riding a 17-match winning streak, the second longest in the game’s history. The Roosters hold the record with 19 straight back in 1975.

If you are overseas you can watch the grand final, plus relive all the finals games and best contests from the 2020 campaign with Watch NRL.

Stream the NRL grand final with Watch NRL

Watch NRL is definitely your best bet to watch the NRL grand final from overseas. The cheapest subscription option is the NRL Grand Final Pass for $40, which gives you access to the service through to 1 November 2020. You could look at splitting the costs too if you are having a viewing party with some mates.

If you are after more access than just the decider, you can get an annual pass for $199. There was also a 2020 Finals Series Pass for $85, but with just Panthers vs Storm remaining a Grand Final Pass is all you need. All prices listed are in Australian dollars.

You can stream Watch NRL on your PC or Mac or download the app to your iOS or Android device. This then allows you to watch on the big screen via AirPlay or Chromecast. To find out more about the subscription packages that let you watch the footy year round, see our Watch NRL guide.

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How to watch 2020 NRL grand final overseas for free

There are multiple international broadcasters that air the NRL. You can check them out here. Maybe there’s a bar you can track down that’s showing the match too, although we all know how quickly the price of food and drink can add up if you’re sitting at a bar for a few hours.

NRL grand final details

This year’s match will once again be played at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Government restrictions mean only half the stadium can be filled, so there will be a maximum of 40,000 people in attendance. But that will still be enough to create a decent atmosphere, considering many global sports are still being staged behind closed doors.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm AEDT and there will also be plenty of entertainment apart from the big game itself. Australian singer Amy Shark is the headline act, while there are also tributes planned to this year’s retiring greats and rugby league legend Arthur Summons, who died in May this year.

Fans are able to stream the NRL grand final from overseas with a Watch NRL subscription. Watch NRL is powered by FOX SPORTS and is the only official Australian licensed product that gives access to all NRL matches and the State of Origin series from overseas.

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Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm NRL Grand Final teams

Penrith Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Brent Naden 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Tyrone May 15. Kurt Capewell 16. Moses Leota 17. Zane Tetevano 18. Mitch Kenny 19. Dean Whare 20. Matt Burton 21. Spencer Leniu

Melbourne Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Brenko Lee 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 14. Brandon Smith 15. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 16. Dale Finucane 17. Nicholas Hynes 18. Tom Eisenhuth 19. Paul Momirovski 20. Tui Kamikamica 21. Ryley Jacks

NRL Grand Final prediction

Winner: Panthers by 7 points.

Clive Churchill Medallist: Nathan Cleary

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