The 2017 Holden State of Origin was the biggest series in history, with a record 10.2 million viewers tuning in to watch.  Don’t miss out on the next great chapter, with the 2017 NRL Finals Series and Grand Final, which will showcase unpredictable and unscripted entertainment.

The road to the footy finals is here, with 4 blockbuster games every week, including new Saturday nights, Live and Free on Nine’s Wide World of Sports.

The 2016 NRL Grand Final was the highest rating in history, with 2.67 million viewers tuning in to watch across the 5 city metro. It also demonstrated strong year-on-year audience growth with total people increasing by 8.6%, people 25-54 by 9%, people 16-39 by 14.4%, and GB+CH by 4%.

The 2016 NRL Finals Series and Grand Final reached a massive 7.18 million viewers across the 5 city metro.

The best seat in the house is on Nine, with the NRL delivering consistent ratings, huge reach, a highly engaged audience and strong brand recall for clients.
The NRL Finals Series kicks off from September 8, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on Nine’s Wide World of Sports.

Source: NRL Finals Series and Grand Final cumulative reach based on Oztam Consolidated 28 day metro data, 9 September – 2 October 2016, including includes pre+post game and the GF presentation and entertainment.. 2016 Grand Final audience based on 5 city metro and year on year growth based on consolidated 28 day metro data.