LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken

Grand final rematch: Revenge is a dish best served in Round 3, 2026

The sting of their grand final loss remains fresh for the Melbourne Storm, who will have an opportunity for redemption against the Broncos in Round 3 of the 2026 season.

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20, when the highly anticipated grand final rematch takes place at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Following a thrilling final showdown in October, the Broncos and Storm will clash just three rounds into the new season, promising yet another thrilling encounter.

Will Reece Walsh continue his impressive form from the finals and the Ashes series, or will the Storm devise a strategy to neutralize him?

Can Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster deliver outstanding performances in this critical game to help Melbourne make a statement as they aim for their first premiership since 2020?

If the Storm seeks additional motivation, they can look back to Round 3 of 2025, when they triumphed over the Panthers with a score of 30-24 in their grand final rematch from the previous year.

In 2024, it was the Panthers who dominated the Broncos in their own grand final rematch, winning 34-12 in a game that echoed the memorable 2023 decider.