Melbourne Storm match tonight: TV Fixtures and 2024 live stream guide


Melbourne Storm

The Melbourne Storm, one of the top teams in the NRL, will be again playing their home games at AAMI Park here in 2024. AAMI Park is well known for its passionate and enthusiastic crowd.

The Melbourne Storm are charging full steam ahead in their quest for NRL glory, having secured their place among the top 8 teams. With their eyes set on the Grand Finals, the Storm will face off against the Cronulla Sharks in their first finals match—a high-stakes Qualifying Final—at AAMI Park on Saturday, 14 September, at 4:05pm AEST.

As such, Melbourne Storm fans will be excited to know that they can stay updated about the Storm’s next match on the 2024 NRL schedule, upcoming TV fixtures, broadcast rights, and available streaming options.

The pressure is on, but can the Storm power through to the Preliminary Finals and take one step closer to the Grand Final? The journey begins now!

What time is the Melbourne Storm finals game tonight on TV?

Fortunately, there are several options for watching Melbourne Storm games in Australia, including Network Nine, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports.

In this section you will find the next round of the Storm’s 2024 NRL fixtures, with the dates, times and providers that will be carrying these games live.

Use this guide to check out the upcoming TV schedule featuring the Storm’s journey up the NRL Ladder, as well where to watch or stream the games today.

Melbourne Storm
Cronulla Sharks
Saturday, 14 September 2024
4:05 PM AEST
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Melbourne Storm 2024 Broadcast Guide and NRL Streaming Rights

The 2024 NRL regular season kicks off the 2nd of March and includes 27 rounds. Each team will play a total of twenty-four matches while also receiving three byes. The 2024 Finals begin in early September and culminate on the 6th of October with the NRL Grand Final.

In a broadcasting deal that extends until the end of 2027, the Australian TV rights for Melbourne Storm games and 2024 NRL season are exclusively held by Foxtel and Channel Nine.

Channel Nine will continue to broadcast up to three live games a week, as well as an additional live Saturday night match during the last five regular season rounds. But, all of these matches will also be available on Foxtel/Kayo.

Channel Nine does. however, have exclusive live TV rights to the State of Origin series and the 2024 Grand Final.

NRL Provider2024 Regular SeasonStreaming
Kayo SportsEvery NRL match LIVE except the Grand Final which will be on replayYes – 7 day free trial
Foxtel NowEvery NRL match LIVE except the Grand Final which will be on replayYes – 10 day Free trial
Channel NineUp to three live games a week including the Grand FinalGames on Nine are Simulcast on 9Now

As for the Storm, the Nine Network will carry about thirteen of their matches live on channel Nine and the 9Now streaming platform. Unfortunately though, this is far less than the total games Melbourne will be playing.

For comparison, Foxtel and its broadcast partner Kayo Sports, will be televising every game in every round live, with no ad-breaks during play.

That’s a total of 204 matches, as well as every Melbourne Storm home and away game available to watch Live. The matches will be carried on the 24/7 dedicated Fox League channel, where the programming is formatted for 4K Ultra HD.

Stream the Melbourne Storm live with Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports gives you access to the same NRL broadcasts as Fox League. Specifically, every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. This way you can stream the Melbourne Storm live or on-demand.

New subscribers can stream Melbourne Storm games on Kayo with a 7-day free trial. Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees. This means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it.

With Kayo Sports, you can stream using a wide range of eligible devices. Devices available to Kayo users include select PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones and tablets and more.

For fans who want to catch up on the action, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20 minute recap after the final whistle has been blown.

Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout matches in real-time.

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Watch the Melbourne Storm live online with Foxtel Now

Fox League can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices. They include subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of sport, entertainment, drama, and more.

You also have the choice to watch the Melbourne Storm online using Foxtel Now. Foxtel Now currently offers a 10-day free trial. This option also includes the ability to stream the NRL using the Foxtel Go app.

As well every Storm match available live and on replay, Foxtel Now has a wide range of NRL programming. Among the most popular include NRL Tonight, NRL 360 and the Late Show with Matty Johns.

Fox League comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month). The Sports Pack must be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month), after any free trial have expired.

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Watch the Melbourne Storm live on Telstra

Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are available through Telstra by simply adding them to your account.

Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same NRL programming as a standard Foxtel service. It can be acquired with the purchase of a twelve-month subscription.

Foxtel Now from Telstra is often available at a reduced monthly rate, and sometimes can be had without a lock-in contract. To access live NRL games using Foxtel Now from Telstra you will need to have the Foxtel Now Essentials and Sports HD Packs.

Likewise, the Kayo Sports on Telstra package often includes a cancel anytime feature. To access Kayo Sports on Telstra simply choose between either Kayo Basic or the Kayo Premium plans.

Melbourne Storm on Channel Nine vs Foxtel/Kayo TV Guide

While Nine’s television coverage is limited to three games a week for the first 22 rounds, Foxtel and Kayo Sports will televise every match in every round live during the lead up to the Grand Final.

Day / Game Channel
Thursday Night Game Nine/Foxtel/Kayo
Friday Evening Game Foxtel/Kayo
Friday Night Game Nine/Foxtel/Kayo
Saturday Afternoon Game Foxtel/Kayo
Saturday Evening Game Foxtel/Kayo
Saturday Night Game Foxtel/Kayo
Sunday Game 1 Nine/Foxtel/Kayo
Sunday Game 2 Foxtel/Kayo

Watch select Melbourne Storm games on Channel Nine

The Nine Network, better known as Channel 9, is the official NRL free to air broadcaster. As such, Channel Nine will show a select number of Melbourne Storm matches live during the 2023 Premiership season.

That’s because under the newest NRL broadcasting agreement, Nine could only secure three live games a week during the first 22 rounds. Then, in rounds 23-27, Nine will have up to four live matches.

As a consolation, Nine does have exclusive TV rights to the State of Origin series, and the NRL Grand Final.

Melbourne Storm Full 2024 Fixtures and Start Times

Melbourne Storm
Cronulla Sharks
Saturday, 14 September 2024
4:05 PM AEST
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