Watch NRL in Ubud, Bali — The Complete 2026 Season Guide

Ubud's best sports bar for NRL rugby league — sound always on, 19 craft beers on tap, free entry every game night.

If you are in Ubud and searching for where to watch NRL in Bali, you have found the right place. The Melting Pot Saloon is Ubud's home for NRL rugby league — the only sports bar in Ubud that shows every game with sound on, full commentary, and the kind of atmosphere that makes watching NRL in Ubud feel as close to home as it gets.

Whether you are tracking your team through the regular season, counting down to the State of Origin, or planning to be in Ubud for the NRL Grand Final, The Melting Pot Saloon is where rugby league fans in Bali come to watch NRL 2026 live. With 19 craft beers on tap, 10 pool tables, axe throwing, darts, and a projector screen showing every game, this is not just a bar that happens to have the NRL on — this is a dedicated NRL sports bar in Ubud built for nights like this.

Why NRL Rugby League Matters in Ubud

Ubud draws one of the largest concentrations of Australian travellers of any destination in Southeast Asia. For a significant portion of those visitors — particularly those from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria — NRL rugby league is not just a sport. It is part of life. Missing a game when you are travelling feels wrong, especially during the regular season run home, the State of Origin windows, or the NRL finals.

The problem most Australian visitors face in Ubud is finding a venue that actually treats the NRL seriously. Sound on. Proper screens. A crowd that cares. No music playing over the commentary. The Melting Pot Saloon is the answer to that problem — and has been for years. We are Ubud's original and most established venue for watching rugby league in Bali.

NRL 2026 Season — Key Dates for Bali Viewers

The 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership is well underway — and there is plenty of season left to enjoy at The Melting Pot Saloon. Here are the key dates every NRL fan watching from Bali needs to know:

Event	Date	Bali Time (WITA)
Season Opened — Las Vegas	1 Mar 2026	Already played
Magic Round (Suncorp Stadium)	15–17 May 2026	Already played
State of Origin Game 1	27 May 2026	6:05 PM WITA
State of Origin Game 2	17 Jun 2026	6:05 PM WITA
State of Origin Game 3	8 Jul 2026	6:05 PM WITA

Event Date Bali Time (WITA)
Regular Season Ends	6 Sep 2026	TBC per match
Finals Series Begins	Oct 2026	TBC per match
NRL Grand Final 2026	4 Oct 2026	TBC — Accor Stadium

All NRL kick-off times are broadcast in AEST (UTC+10). Bali runs on WITA (UTC+8) — exactly 2 hours behind Sydney. To convert any NRL kick-off to Bali time, subtract 2 hours from the AEST time. A 8:05 PM AEST kick-off is 6:05 PM WITA in Bali.

NRL Kick-Off Times in Bali (WITA) — Quick Conversion Guide

Use this table to convert standard NRL broadcast times to Bali local time (WITA, UTC+8). This is your go-to guide for planning your NRL nights at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud:

Australian Eastern Time (AEST)	Bali Time (WITA, UTC+8)
6:00 PM AEST	4:00 PM WITA
7:35 PM AEST	5:35 PM WITA
7:50 PM AEST	5:50 PM WITA
8:00 PM AEST	6:00 PM WITA
8:05 PM AEST (Origin)	6:05 PM WITA
9:45 PM AEST	7:45 PM WITA
10:00 PM AEST	8:00 PM WITA

The good news for NRL fans watching from Ubud: most evening kick-offs fall between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM WITA — perfect timing for a proper game-night session at The Melting Pot Saloon. Grab a table early, order a craft beer, and settle in. We are open daily from 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM WITA.

The 2026 NRL Season — What to Watch For

The 2026 NRL season has already delivered memorable moments and the best is still to come. Here is what is shaping the conversation for NRL fans watching rugby league in Bali this season:

Premiers Brisbane Broncos Chasing Back-to-Back

After ending Penrith's four-year dynasty to claim the 2025 premiership, the Brisbane Broncos enter 2026 as defending champions and short-priced favourites. Their Round 3 rematch against Melbourne Storm — the previous year's Grand Final between these two clubs — was one of the most anticipated games of the early season. Every Broncos game this year carries extra weight.

The Daly Cherry-Evans Era Ends at Manly — Begins at the Roosters

One of the biggest off-season stories saw Daly Cherry-Evans depart Manly after years of loyal service to join the Sydney Roosters, while Reece Robson left the Roosters for the Cowboys. The shake-up has reshuffled the competition's dynamics and given multiple clubs a new identity heading into 2026.

State of Origin 2026 — Three Wednesdays in Ubud

State of Origin is the pinnacle of rugby league and The Melting Pot Saloon is showing all three games live in Ubud. Game 1 on 27 May at 6:05 PM WITA, Game 2 on 17 June, Game 3 on 8 July. These are the biggest rugby league nights of the year in Ubud — if you are in town for any of them, this is where you want to be. The venue fills up quickly for Origin, so come early and get a good seat. Already planning which State of Origin game to watch in Ubud? Read our full State of Origin guide here.

The NRL Grand Final 2026 — October in Ubud

The NRL Grand Final 2026 takes place on 4 October at Accor Stadium in Sydney. In Bali time (WITA), the Grand Final kick-off will be confirmed closer to finals — but expect an early evening start, making it one of the best game nights of the year to watch NRL in Ubud. We will be open and showing it live.

Why Watch NRL at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud?

There are other bars in Ubud. There is only one sports bar in Ubud that treats the NRL the way it deserves to be treated. Here is what sets us apart:

Sound Always On — Full Commentary, Every Game

This is non-negotiable at The Melting Pot Saloon. Sound is always on for NRL. Full commentary, crowd noise, every tackle and try call. We do not mute the game and play music over it. When the NRL is on here, the NRL is the event. That is rarer than it should be in Ubud — and it is why rugby league fans in Bali keep coming back.

Multiple Screens + Full Projector

Multiple HD TVs from 45 to 80 inches plus a full projector screen mean there is no bad seat in the house. Watch the NRL in Ubud from anywhere in the venue and you have a clear, unobstructed view of the action. We can also show multiple games simultaneously across different screens during double-header rounds.

19 Craft Beers on Tap

With 19 craft beers on tap, The Melting Pot Saloon has one of the largest selections of draft craft beer anywhere in Bali. Cold beer and NRL rugby league is a combination that needs no further justification. Whether you are a lager fan or you want to try something local, we have you covered from kick-off to full time. Want to know more about the craft beer selection at The Melting Pot? Check out our complete craft beer Ubud guide.

10 Pool Tables, Axe Throwing, Darts and More

The Melting Pot Saloon is not just a venue that happens to show the NRL — it is a full entertainment venue that makes rugby league nights in Ubud a complete night out. Before and after the game: 10 pool tables plus snooker, axe throwing in Ubud (one of the only venues in Bali offering this), darts, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, and shuffleboard. It is the kind of NRL sports bar in Ubud that gives you a reason to arrive early and a reason to stay late.

Free Entry — Walk-Ins Always Welcome

No cover charge. No booking fee. No minimum spend for NRL nights. Walk in, find a seat, order a craft beer, and watch the NRL live in Ubud. Free entry every game night.

Open Until 2:00 AM WITA — Late Kick-Offs Covered

Most NRL kick-offs land between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM Bali time — well within our operating hours. Even the late Saturday night matches that run to 10:00 PM or beyond WITA are covered. We are open daily from 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM WITA, making us one of the very few bars in Ubud that can reliably show late NRL games live.

Who Comes to Watch Rugby League in Ubud?

The crowd at The Melting Pot Saloon on NRL nights is exactly what you would want — genuine rugby league fans, not passive observers. On any given round weekend you will find Queensland and NSW travellers arguing State of Origin allegiances at the bar, long-stay expats who have claimed their regular table, and Bali visitors who discovered us through a search for where to watch NRL in Bali and never looked back.

The flags of over 195 countries hanging from the walls say everything about this venue. The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud has been serving the international community for years and the NRL crowd is one of its most loyal. If you are travelling Bali during the rugby league season, this is your home away from home for match night.

Where Is The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud?

Jl. Raya Pengosekan (Hanoman) No. 22X, Ubud, Bali

Located on Jalan Hanoman — one of Ubud's main roads, easily accessible by Gojek or Grab from anywhere in central Ubud. Parking is available nearby. Open daily from 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM WITA. Free entry every night.

Follow @themeltingpot.saloon on Instagram for the weekly NRL schedule, confirmed game nights, and any special NRL events or double-header rounds.

Ready to Watch NRL in Ubud? Come Find Us.

Whether it is a regular season clash between your team's rivals, a State of Origin blockbuster, or the NRL Grand Final 2026 — The Melting Pot Saloon is where you watch NRL in Ubud. Sound on. Beer cold. Free entry. Doors open from 10:30 AM daily. Also showing live in Ubud: AFL every week, F1 Grand Prix, UFC fight nights, State of Origin, and the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore our sports guides to plan your visit.

Instagram: @themeltingpot.saloon WhatsApp: +62 812 4641 0890 Email: meltingpotubud@gmail.com Website: meltingpotbali.com

The Melting Pot Saloon — Jl. Raya Pengosekan (Hanoman) No. 22X, Ubud, Bali | Open daily 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM WITA | Free entry | Ubud's NRL sports bar