Where to watch the NRL Grand Final in Sydney

If you don't have tickets for Accor Stadium, the next best place to watch the Pathers take on the Storm has gotta be at Panthers HQ in Penrith, right? As one of the biggest clubs in the Southern Hemisphere, the Penrith Panthers has something for everyone – outdoor areas with big screens so the kids can run around while you watch the game, loads of different bars and restaurants, a Timezone, and lots more.

Being by the beach is all well and good but once the sun goes down, the surfboards, goggles and togs get put away and those sun-kissed bodies need a place to let off steam. And that place is the Coogee Bay Hotel, which has a dedicated sports bar if you're looking for somewhere to watch the game. From 4pm on Sunday October 6, you can get around the NRL grand final bash at Coogee Bay Hotel's Selina's and Sport Bar. 

It doesn't matter what the sports event is – the sprawling multi-venue establishment that is Bankstown Sports is always a good place to watch it. Come for dinner before the big game – there are great restaurants to suit every taste.

East Village's Athletic Club, a vintage sports-themed bar, is putting on a premium viewing package for the NRL grand final. For $89 per person, kick back to eight screens, bottomless beer and wine for two and a half hours, a pub feed and reserved seating. You can book on in here. If you're after something a little more casual, the Public Bar is taking walk-ins.

Come along to cheer on the mighty Panthers in their territory, in the Mondo (the open space between The Joan and Westfield Penrith, on High Street in Penrith). The council is putting on a big bash with face painting, kids' games, giveaways and light refreshments, commencing from 6pm before the 7:30pm kick-off. Note that this is an alcohol-free family-friendly event.

The new kid on the block, Penny's in Pott's Point, is dishing up delicious Sunday roasts with all the trimmings on Grand Final day, to enjoy while you watch the Panthers take on the Storm on the pub's big screens.

The 24/7 Sports Bar is your destination in The Star for all things sports-related. The bar features three mega screens as well as more than 50 LCD TVs (yes, 50). The menu features typical pub classics and the bar has a slew of rotating specials. Wendell Sailor is hosting giveaways and more for the NRL final weekend.

Billed as the "ultimate man cave", this contemporary take on the classic sports bar isn't merely a place to watch the game. There's the biggest foosball table in NSW, arcade-style basketball hoops and air hockey, and a purely pub menu with a few gourmet twists. Check out their sports screening schedule right here. 

The big drawcard of this Double Bay establishment is the beautifully appointed leafy garden bar, which conveniently means getting a seat in the older-style public bar with a great view of the big screens is a good bet. Of course, they'll be screening the NRL final.

Fancy a flutter? Every sporting event you can think of, including the NRL grand final, is available on the big screens here. Plus, they have a bistro menu that stretches from breakfast through to late night snacks so you are all sorted for game day.