Watch NRL in Bali: Where to Watch Rugby League in Ubud
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If you're an NRL fan travelling through Bali, you don't have to miss a game while you're away.
The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud shows ALL NRL games live, from the regular season
through to the Finals and NRL Grand Final. Whether you're following your club every week or just looking for somewhere to catch a big game while you're on holiday, you can watch the action from Ubud.
With multiple screens, a large sports-viewing setup, food, cold beer and plenty of games and activities around the venue, The Melting Pot gives rugby league fans a place to settle in and enjoy the footy. Here's everything you need to know about watching NRL in Bali.
Where to Watch NRL in Bali
NRL has a huge following among Australian visitors to Bali, and finding somewhere showing the game can quickly become part of the holiday plan. If you're staying in or around Ubud, The Melting Pot Saloon shows every NRL game live.
That includes:
Every regular-season NRL game
NRL Finals
NRL Grand Final
You don't need to wait for a major game or wonder whether your particular club will be shown. If it's an NRL game, we show it. The Melting Pot also shows a wide range of other major sporting events. Check out our Live Sports in Ubud guide if you're looking for AFL, football, UFC, Formula 1 or other live sport while you're in Bali.
We also show State of Origin live. Read our State of Origin in Bali guide for information about the New South Wales–Queensland series.
Where to Watch NRL in Ubud
You don't need to travel from Ubud to another part of Bali just to watch the rugby league.
Located on Jalan Raya Pengosekan in Ubud, The Melting Pot Saloon is a Texas-style saloon, sports bar and game room where you can watch NRL throughout the entire season. Multiple screens around the venue make it possible to follow the action while enjoying food and drinks, while major games can bring together travelling supporters and rugby league fans living in Bali.
Whether it's an ordinary round during the season or one of the biggest games of the year, all NRL games are shown at The Melting Pot.
How to Watch NRL in Bali
You can watch NRL in Bali through an international streaming service or at a venue showing the games. Watch NRL is the official international subscription service for viewers outside Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. It provides live and on-demand coverage of the NRL season, Finals and Grand Final, as well as State of Origin.
For watching from your accommodation, check the current subscription options and supported devices before purchasing. Prefer watching with other supporters? The Melting Pot Saloon shows every NRL game live in Ubud, so you can follow your club throughout the season while you’re in Bali.
What Time Are NRL Games in Bali?
One of the most common questions from Australian travellers is what time an NRL game starts in Bali. Bali uses Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8 throughout the year. The important thing to remember is that Australia has several time zones, and some Australian states observe daylight saving while Bali does not.
That means there isn't one fixed time difference that works for every NRL match throughout the entire season. For example, a game listed in Sydney time may have a different time difference from Bali depending on the time of year. Matches played elsewhere in Australia can also use a different local time zone.
The safest approach is to check the official kickoff time and convert it to Bali time (WITA).
This is especially important when checking searches such as NRL Bali time, NRL games today Bali time or NRL Grand Final Bali time.
Watch Every NRL Team in Bali
Being away from Australia shouldn't mean only getting to watch whichever club happens to be playing the biggest game that weekend. The Melting Pot shows all NRL games, so supporters can continue following their own team while they're in Bali.
Whether you're backing the four-time premiership-winning Penrith Panthers, the ever-dangerous Melbourne Storm, the Brisbane Broncos or the Sydney Roosters, you can follow your team throughout the NRL season from Ubud. That also makes The Melting Pot useful for longer-term Bali residents who want somewhere to watch their club throughout the season rather than only turning up for the Finals.
Watch the NRL Regular Season in Ubud
The Grand Final might attract the biggest crowd, but dedicated rugby league supporters know the season is about much more than one game. Every round brings rivalry matches, close finishes, ladder battles and games that can ultimately determine who reaches the Finals.
At The Melting Pot, you can watch every NRL regular-season game live in Ubud. So if you're in Bali for a week, a month or much longer, you don't have to stop following your club simply because you're overseas. Grab some food, find a spot for the match and enjoy the footy from Ubud.
Watch the NRL Finals in Bali
When the regular season ends, every game becomes more important. The NRL Finals bring the leading teams together in knockout and qualifying matches on the road to the Grand Final. For rugby league fans visiting Bali during Finals season, watching these games with other supporters can make a huge difference to the atmosphere.
The Melting Pot shows all NRL Finals games live in Ubud, so you can follow the competition all the way through to the biggest game of the season. For major Finals matches, arriving early can also give you more time to grab food, play a game of pool or settle in before kickoff.
Where to Watch the NRL Grand Final in Bali
The NRL Grand Final is one of the biggest rugby league games of the year and one of the major sporting events for Australian fans travelling or living overseas. If you're going to be in Bali for Grand Final day, you can watch the game live at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud.
Big sporting events naturally create a different atmosphere from an ordinary regular-season game. Supporters from both sides come together, the venue gets busier and every try, tackle and decision matters that little bit more.
If you're planning to watch the NRL Grand Final in Bali, check the Bali kickoff time before heading out and consider arriving early to get settled before the action starts.
Watch State of Origin in Bali
For three games each year, club rivalries make way for one of rugby league's biggest battles:
Queensland vs New South Wales.
State of Origin attracts rugby league supporters from across Australia and plenty of fans travelling through Bali. The Melting Pot also shows all State of Origin games live in Ubud, making it an option for anyone searching for where to watch State of Origin in Bali. For series information and confirmed Bali kickoff times when available, explore our State of Origin in Bali guide.
NRL, Rugby League and Rugby Union: What's the Difference?
If you're new to Australian sport, it's worth clearing up one common source of confusion.
The NRL is rugby league, not rugby union. Rugby league and rugby union are separate sports. They share some similarities, but they have different rules, different numbers of players and different competitions.
The National Rugby League is the premier professional rugby league competition featuring clubs from Australia and New Zealand. So when you're searching for NRL in Bali, you're looking for rugby league.
Why Watch NRL at The Melting Pot Saloon?
The Melting Pot isn't just somewhere with a television switched to sport.
Live sport is a major part of the venue, with NRL shown alongside AFL, football, UFC, Formula 1, State of Origin, the Super Bowl and other major sporting events. For NRL fans specifically, the biggest advantage is simple: We show every NRL game. That means you don't have to rely on your club being involved in the biggest fixture of the round. But there's also plenty to do before kickoff, during a break or after full time.
The Melting Pot has:
10 full-sized pool tables
Axe throwing
Darts
Shuffleboard
Ping pong
Foosball
Air hockey
Basketball machine
Golden Tee and arcade games
If you're coming with friends who aren't as obsessed with rugby league as you are, they don't have to spend the entire visit staring at the screen either. Explore our Games & Activities in Ubud page to see what else you can play while you're here.
Grab a Beer and Watch the Footy
A cold beer and rugby league are a pretty natural combination.
The Melting Pot has 33 beers in total, including 23 beers on tap and 19 craft beers on tap, alongside food, cocktails, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. That makes it easy to turn an NRL game into part of an afternoon or night out rather than organising everything around kickoff.
Come in early, grab some food, have a game of pool and settle in before the footy starts.
Beer fans can also explore our Craft Beer in Ubud guide.
Make the NRL Part of Your Night Out in Ubud
Watching the NRL doesn't have to be the only thing you do that night. The Melting Pot combines live sport with games, food, drinks and a social atmosphere, so you can build the match into a larger night out.
You might arrive early for a few games of pool, watch the NRL over dinner and drinks, then stay around afterwards for another round of games. And if you're exploring more of Ubud after dark, our Ubud Nightlife Guide covers more ideas for what to do in Ubud at night.
Watching NRL in Bali With a Group
NRL is often better when you're watching it with other supporters. The Melting Pot has seating for 250+ people, making the venue suitable for groups as well as individual travellers looking for somewhere to watch their team.
If you're travelling with friends, you can combine the match with pool, darts, shuffleboard, axe throwing, food and drinks rather than making everyone commit to sitting in front of a screen for the entire visit. And when Finals or Grand Final season arrives, watching alongside a crowd of rugby league supporters brings some of the atmosphere of home to Bali.
Where Is The Melting Pot Saloon?
Find us at Jalan Raya Pengosekan (Hanoman) No. 22X, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali.
We’re open seven days a week from 10:30 AM until 2:00 AM, except Nyepi Day. No table booking is required.
For directions or a question about watching your team, contact The Melting Pot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Watching NRL in Bali
Where can I watch NRL in Bali?
If you're staying in Ubud, you can watch NRL at The Melting Pot Saloon. All NRL games are shown live, including the regular season, Finals and Grand Final.
Where can I watch NRL in Ubud?
The Melting Pot Saloon on Jalan Raya Pengosekan shows every NRL game live in Ubud across its sports-viewing setup.
Does The Melting Pot show every NRL game?
Yes. The Melting Pot shows ALL NRL games, not just Finals or selected major matches.
How can I watch NRL in Bali?
You can watch using an official broadcasting or streaming option available to you in Indonesia, or visit a sports venue showing the game. In Ubud, The Melting Pot shows every NRL game.
What time are NRL games in Bali?
Bali uses WITA (UTC+8). The exact Bali kickoff time depends on the match's scheduled Australian time and location. Because some Australian states use daylight saving and Bali does not, the time difference can change during the year.
Can I watch the NRL Finals in Bali?
Yes. All NRL Finals games are shown at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud.
Where can I watch the NRL Grand Final in Bali?
The NRL Grand Final is shown live at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud.
Where can I watch State of Origin in Bali?
The Melting Pot shows all State of Origin games live in Ubud. You can also read our dedicated State of Origin in Bali guide for more information about watching Origin from Bali.
Does The Melting Pot show other Australian sports?
Yes. In addition to NRL and State of Origin, The Melting Pot shows AFL and other major live sporting events. Visit our Live Sports in Ubud guide for more information.
Is NRL rugby league or rugby union?
NRL is rugby league. Rugby league and rugby union are separate sports with different rules and competitions.
Watch NRL Live in Ubud, Bali
A Bali trip doesn't have to mean missing your team. Whether it's an ordinary round in the middle of the season, a rivalry game, the Finals or the NRL Grand Final, The Melting Pot Saloon shows ALL NRL games live in Ubud.
Come in before kickoff, grab some food or a drink, play a game of pool and settle in for the footy. If you're looking for where to watch NRL in Bali, you'll find the game waiting for you at The Melting Pot.
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