The National Rugby League (NRL) today held the official launch for NRL Magic Round Brisbane 2023, with the world’s biggest footy festival now just one month away.
Magic Round, taking place 5-7 May, is the only chance to see every game live and in person over one glorious weekend of footy, fun, and festivities at Suncorp Stadium.
A limited number of three-day passes are still available, from $129 for adults and $289 for families. Single day passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday start at $50 for adults and $139 for families from nrl.com/tickets.
This year, the festivities get underway a day early, when the Magic Round precinct at Suncorp Stadium opens on Thursday 4 May, 3pm to 7pm. Entry is free and the celebration will include live entertainment, appearances from NRL legends, music, give aways and activities for fans of all ages.
ARL Commissioner the Hon Kate Jones said: “NRL Magic Round Brisbane has quickly become one of the highlights of the Australian sporting calendar, bringing together passionate fans of all ages and allegiances together for a unique celebration of Rugby League.
“With the emergence of the Dolphins here in Queensland and record numbers attending and tuning into the incredible start to this Premiership season, we’re looking forward to the biggest and best NRL Magic Round Brisbane yet.”
NRL Magic Round 2023 offers blockbuster match-ups and Queensland interest on all three days, kicking off with a headline clash between the high-flying Brisbane Broncos and Manly Sea Eagles under Friday night lights.
Saturday’s triple header includes Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins making their Magic Round debut against the Cronulla Sharks, before South Sydney Rabbitohs meet Melbourne Storm on Saturday night. On Sunday, the North Queensland Cowboys come up against the Sydney Roosters, before the Gold Coast Titans bring the curtain down on Magic weekend against Parramatta Eels.
Magic Round Brisbane is supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland, together with Brisbane City Council, via Brisbane Economic and Development Agency.
Deputy Mayor Krista Adams said: “NRL Magic Round Brisbane is the best weekend in Australian sport, and there is no other city with this much sporting action packed into one magic weekend. We are proud to support this Brisbane born and bred event, which keeps getting bigger and better each year.
"The city will be buzzing with thousands of fans in Brisbane to watch their favourite clubs in one spot at Suncorp Stadium, making this a big weekend for local businesses too.
“NRL Magic Round is one of the highlights on Brisbane’s jam-packed major events calendar, which also features lots of free and affordable events for everyone to enjoy across the city.”
Tourism and Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said: “With the Dolphins making their NRL Magic Round debut and four Queensland teams on the paddock for the first time, this could be the biggest edition yet.
“The city will be buzzing, and I can’t wait to see the fans from all the different teams proudly parading their colours down Caxton Street and enjoying our great lifestyle.
“Suncorp Stadium is the best rectangular stadium in the world and to have eight NRL games played there over three days is simply magic!”
For the full NRL Magic Round Brisbane 2023 draw, click here.
