How to watch the Super League in New Zealand
The Super League airs on Super League+ in New Zealand. Last verified 2026-09-28.
Where to watch
The summary
- Competition
- Betfred Super League
- Country
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Season
- 2026 (27 rounds)
- Free options
- No confirmed free-to-air service yet — watch this space (see note below)
- Cheapest paid
- Super League+ from NZ$9.99/mo
- Last verified
- 2026-09-28
Common questions
Can I watch the Super League for free in New Zealand?
Not yet confirmed. PNG broadcaster NBC announced in January 2026 that it has secured Super League rights covering Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for 2026–2028, sublicensing to local partners and launching a new streaming platform — this would be the first time a Pacific broadcaster has held commercial rights for a major international competition in New Zealand. Exact pricing, the platform's name, and whether any of it is free haven't been made public yet, so Super League+ remains the confirmed option for now.
Which streaming service is best for Super League in New Zealand?
Super League+ is the confirmed option today, at around NZ$9.99 per month for every match. A separate NBC-backed deal for New Zealand was announced for 2026–2028 but hasn't launched publicly yet — check back as details firm up.
Can I use a VPN to watch?
VPN use is legal in most jurisdictions but typically violates the terms of service of streaming platforms. Streaming services actively detect and block VPN traffic, and using one to circumvent geo-restrictions can result in your account being suspended. We recommend using a licensed local service in your country, or the competition's official international streaming option which is licensed for global access (where applicable).
What time do Super League matches kick off in New Zealand?
Kick-off times depend on the home country of the competition. Super League matches are scheduled in UK time, typically Friday and Saturday evenings. This works out to early morning Saturday in Australia and afternoon in the US. Every fixture page on this site shows kick-off times in your local timezone.
Super League this week
The 2026 Super League season is complete. Wakefield Trinity beat Warrington Wolves 23–10 in the Grand Final on 3 October 2026 to win their first title. See the Super League table or the Super League fixtures hub for the latest.
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About this guide
We track rugby league broadcast rights across 32 countries and 11 competitions. Rights deals can change — we last verified the Super League listings for New Zealand on 2026-09-28. If you spot something out of date, drop us a line.
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