The NRL Magic Round will return to Brisbane in 2024 with eight Telstra Premiership games set to light up Suncorp Stadium for a festival of football like no other.
The weekend will again see 16 NRL teams descend on Queensland's home of rugby league over an action-packed weekend of footy which will see a host of pivotal match-ups across the Round 11 fixture.
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2024 Magic Round Draw
Thursday, May 16 at Suncorp Stadium
- 7.45pm – Queensland Maroons v New South Wales Sky Blues
Friday, May 17 at Suncorp Stadium
- 6.00pm – Raiders v Bulldogs
- 8.05pm – Sea Eagles v Broncos
Saturday, May 18 at Suncorp Stadium
- 3.00pm – Titans v Knights
- 5.30pm – Sharks v Roosters
- 7.45pm – Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Sunday, May 19 at Suncorp Stadium
- 1.50pm – Warriors v Panthers
- 4.00pm – Storm v Eels
- 6.25pm – Wests Tigers v Dolphins
What's on across the Magic Round weekend
Caxton Street
Make sure to visit Caxton Street before the Rugby League to kick off the party with DJs, activities and lots of prizes to be won. More info to come on exactly what's planned, but you don't want to miss this!
Gambaro Hotel
Make sure you head to Gambaro Hotel on Caxton Street for all your pre-game food and beverage needs. Located just 2 minutes from Suncorp Stadium, you can dine at Brisbane’s multi-award-winning restaurants – Black Hide Steakhouse and Gambaro Seafood Restaurants or just drop in for a drink before your day of Rugby League.
Westpac Footy and Catch&Keep
Make sure you head to the Westpac Zone in the precinct to test your Catch&Keep skills and stand a chance to win a NRL Premiership footy! The challenge is simple – how many balls can you Catch&Keep? Westpac’s Catch&Keep is back also in stadium! If you’re the lucky fan who catches a footy sailing into the stands at this year's Magic Round, you keep it, along with the memories.
Chemist Warehouse VIP Deck & Wellness Zone
The Chemist Warehouse VIP Deck will offer lucky fans an upgrade to the best seats in the house! Includes full hospitality, gift bags and the opportunity to mingle with NRL legends. Head to the Chemist Warehouse Wellness Zone in the precinct and participate in the inflatable dive try photo moment, grab your free sample bag, and be on the lookout for Chemist Warehouse representatives when you enter the stadium for your chance of a VIP deck upgrade!
Bundy Deck
The Bundy Deck is the ultimate spot to view the footy with mates in style at Magic Round. Enjoy premium seating, complimentary food and Bundy beverages plus the opportunity to meet and greet with the NRL legends.
Get 'Em On Side Podcast
NRL fans are invited to join Dan Ginnane, Joel Caine, Sean "the trader" Ormerod and special guest Gordon Tallis at the Gambaro Hotel this Magic Round. From 12.00pm on Saturday 18 May, the boys will discuss all things footy and share a few stories. Please note this is an 18+ only event. Limited capacity, so arrive early. Attendees do not need to have a Sportsbet account.
Other Game Day Activations
Bundy Bar: The Bundy Deck is the ultimate spot to view the footy with mates in style at Magic Round. Enjoy premium seating, complimentary food and Bundy beverages plus the opportunity to meet and greet with the NRL legends.
Harvey Norman Immersive Experience: Come and visit the Harvey Norman set up this year to experience NRL cinema viewing like no other. Enter for your chance to win our biggest prize giveaway plus don’t miss out on your free Magic Round photo! Daily giveaways and entertainment for all!
Power’s Pub: Come and sit in the Power's Pub between matches and enjoy a drink. The Power's Pub gives you the best seat in the precinct to soak in the Magic Round festivities.
Youi Magic Kick: Come down to the Youi Magic Kick in the precinct and test your kicking skills, plus, enter the draw to win tickets to State of Origin
Steeden Perfect Pass: Test your passing accuracy with the aim to hit the targets receive a Steeden footy. Every participant also gets the chance to enter the draw to win State of Origin tickets.
KIA Virtual Photo: Come down to the KIA activation and have your photo taken with the virtual KIA Tasman Ute launching in 2025.
Telstra Hub: Come to the Telstra Hub and get a photo with the NRL Telstra Premiership Trophy and commentate on some of rugby leagues greatest moments.
History of Magic Round
Magic Round is a concept unique to rugby league that begun in the Super League in 2007 when all 12 teams played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
In 2019, the NRL Magic Round weekend was introduced with the support of the Queensland Government, Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing.
The overall attendance for the 2019 Magic Round was 134,677 across four days and after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic the weekend has grown bigger and better over the last three years, with almost 150,000 fans turning out over three days in 2023.