The Penrith Panthers will appear on free-to-air TV three times in the first five weeks of next year's competition.
The NRL has released details of the first five rounds. Penrith's games against the Roosters, Rabbitohs and Eels will all be screened by nine.
Penrith's first round clash against the Bulldogs at Centrebet Stadium will be at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 3.
In round two, the Roosters v Panthers game will be at 3pm on Sunday, March 11.
The round three clash with Souths at Centrebet Stadium has been scheduled for Sunday, March 18 at 3pm.
The round four blockbuster between the Panthers and Eels will be live on Nine from 7.30 on Friday, March 23.
And in round five, Penrith's clash with Cronulla will be at Centrebet Stadium at 7.30pm on Saturday, April 1.
To see the full draw, go to www.nrl.com
