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Sydney is expecting heavy rain and even storms on Saturday, but the good news is the weather is expected to be considerably better by Sunday.
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After a warm day, the Bureau of Meteorology warns there is still a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon or evening on Sunday which could make conditions at Accor Stadium tricky for both teams.
How much will this impact the premiership outcome?
The Sporting News provides the latest weather forecast for the 2026 NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium.
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2026 NRL Grand Final weather forecast: Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights
Partly cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening.
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- Max: 26 degrees
- Min: 12 degrees
- Chance of rain: 20 per cent
All data via the Bureau of Meteorology (last updated October 3).
What is the 2026 NRL Grand Final Day schedule?
1:00 p.m. | Accor Stadium gates open | |
1:20 p.m. | NRL State Championship | Penrith Panthers vs. Redcliffe Dolphins |
3:20 p.m. | NRLW Grand Final Pre-Game | |
4:00 p.m. | NRLW Grand Final | Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos |
6:30 p.m | NRL Grand Final Pre-Game | |
7:30 p.m. | NRL Grand Final | Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights |
9:20 p.m. (approx) | NRL Premiership Ceremony & Clive Churchill Medal |
All times AEDT.
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