The NRL have confirmed the Bulldogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys as the four teams to be part of the 2026 Las Vegas season opener extravaganza.
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However, the women’s game has been shelved with one less match from the four that were played in the 2025 edition.
“Rugby League in Las Vegas 2026 will be supercharged with six of the biggest and most passionate Rugby League fanbases confirmed to be part of the season-opener next year,” The NRL said in a statement.
“To reward eager fans, the NRL has launched the most competitive travel packages in the history of the Las Vegas event, which in 2026 will feature the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights and North Queensland Cowboys.
“The NRL announced the matches, to be played at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Saturday, February 28 (Sunday, March 1 in Australia).
“The Bulldogs will face the Dragons, the Knights will play the Cowboys, while Hull KR will play against Leeds in the Super League encounter.
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“To help excited fans make their way directly to Las Vegas, the NRL has facilitated four charter flights for the landmark event, with each charter flight themed for supporters of the individual NRL Clubs.
“Direct charter flights from Sydney to Las Vegas are available from $2,800 return while flights from Newcastle and Townsville are available from $2,990.”
“Las Vegas has become a bucket list item for not only NRL and Super League fans but for fans of world-class sport and entertainment,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.
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“We’ve worked with our partners to create affordable travel packages for fans who want to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime trip with family and friends.
“We’ve given supporters the opportunity to plan early and take advantage of special offers.
“Thank you to our Clubs and all our partners, including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Allegiant Stadium and our broadcast partners, who have worked closely with us to create a truly unique event that launches the NRL season in unmatched style.”
Broadcast details and kick-off times will be released once confirmed.
Exclusive travel packages
Tickets and travel packages, including four Club themed charter flights to Las Vegas, are available via the NRL Travel by Trip-A-Deal website: travel.nrl.com.
Tickets for Club Members, purchased outside of travel packages, will go on sale on Tuesday, June 3. Individual general public tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, June 5.
Rugby League in Las Vegas is supported by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
