Maitland is turning red and blue this Sunday, with a free Newcastle Knights NRL Grand Final live site bringing the 2026 decider to a giant 10-metre screen at Maitland Regional Sportsground.
The live site will give the local community the chance to soak up the grand final atmosphere together as the Knights take on the Sydney Roosters.
There’s also a trip down memory lane on the cards, with the Knights’ famous 1997 NRL Grand Final victory over the Manly Sea Eagles set to be screened before this year’s decider.
It’s a chance for longtime supporters to revisit one of the biggest moments in the club’s history before seeing whether the 2026 side can add another chapter.
The event also highlights the strong Maitland connections within the current Knights squad, with Thomas Cant, Lachlan Crouch, Cody Hopwood, Fletcher Sharpe and Pasami Saulo all part of the club’s 2026 squad.
Their involvement adds a local connection to what promises to be a big night for Knights supporters across the Hunter.
Knights fans can gather from 3.30pm for an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment before the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final kicks off at 7.30pm.
Fans are encouraged to bring their Knights jerseys, scarves, fold-out chairs and picnic rugs and settle in for the game.
Food will be available to purchase, while alcohol is permitted for responsible personal consumption, although glass bottles are prohibited.
The 2026 NRL Grand Final live site will take place at Maitland Regional Sportsground on James Street, Maitland, on Sunday, 4 October from 3.30pm. Entry is free, with gates opening at 3.30pm, the 1997 Knights v Sea Eagles Grand Final screening before the 2026 Knights v Roosters decider at 7.30pm.
