2025 THE STAND Grand Final Day

Tony Crowe • September 4, 2025

The Stage is Set for an UNREAL Day

The biggest day on the Northern Territory rugby league calendar is here, the 2025 NRL NT THE STAND Grand Final Day at Territory Rugby League Stadium, Darwin, on Saturday, 6th September.


Fans can expect a day packed with high-quality footy, community spirit, and celebration as the Territory’s top teams battle for premiership glory across four massive matches.



Game Day Schedule

🏉 1:30 PM – Chemist Warehouse Under 18 Boys Grand Final
Litchfield Bears 🐻 v Palmerston Raiders 💚⚔️

🏉 3:00 PM – Gatley Shield Grand Final
Palmerston Raiders 💚⚔️ v Darwin Brothers 🍀

🏉 5:00 PM – Tru-Flow Services Women’s Premiership Grand Final
Darwin Brothers 🍀 v Litchfield Bears 🐻

🏉 6:30 PM – DABSCO Men’s Premiership Grand Final
Litchfield Bears 🐻 v Darwin Brothers 🍀


A Day of Pride and Purpose

Grand Final Day is not only about deciding the season’s champions — it’s also about celebrating the values of respect, community, and positive behaviour through the NO MORE – THE STAND initiative. With thousands expected at TRL Stadium and many more tuning in online, this event is a true showcase of the Territory rugby league community.


Get Involved

Join us at Territory Rugby League Stadium for a family-friendly day of footy action, or follow the live coverage across NRL NT channels.

Special thanks to our partners Chemist Warehouse, DABSCO, Tru-Flow Services, McDonald’s, NO MORE AU, THE STAND, and the Northern Territory Government for making Grand Final Day possible.

📅 Saturday 6th September 2025
📍 Territory Rugby League Stadium, Darwin

It’s more than just rugby league — it’s Grand Final Day in the NT!


🚪 Gates open 12:00 PM

🎟️ Entry Prices

  • Adults (18+) – $10
  • Concessions & Seniors Card Holders – $5
  • Children (Under 17) – FREE

🙏 We thank you for investing in our game and supporting rugby league in the Northern Territory.

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