The kick-off times and broadcast details have been confirmed for the NRL's opening round matches at Allegiant Stadium on February 28 along with a sensational week of activities from Fan Fest to the Vegas Nines.
The 2026 NRL season launches with the Knights facing the Cowboys before the Dragons take on the Bulldogs, while Super League powerhouses Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos also do battle.
The three-game schedule will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 28 (local time) and will be broadcast live to a massive global audience across multiple markets and time zones.
The Vegas triple-header will start with the heavyweight Super League clash between Hull KR and Leeds at 4.00pm (11am AEDT) followed by two highly anticipated NRL clashes between the Cowboys and Knights, and the Bulldogs and Dragons.
The Cowboys, featuring Tom Dearden, Scott Drinkwater, Jason Taumololo and new hooker Reed Mahoney will take on a Knights team expected to include returning superstar Kalyn Ponga and star recruit Dylan Brown at 6.15pm local time (1.15pm AEDT).
The Bulldogs, bolstered by the signing of Kiwis Test prop Leo Thompson, and Dragons, featuring new halfback Daniel Atkinson, will then meet at 8.30pm local time (3.30pm AEDT).
All matches will be live in Australia on Fox Sports, while Channel 9 will broadcast the Bulldogs v Dragons clash.
In the United States, the matches will be shown on the Fox Sports network.
Meanwhile, a sensational week of events leading up to the game day has been unveiled, with the Fan Fest at Fremont Street and the NRL Vegas Nines among the highlights.
Click HERE for full Event Week details.
Rugby League in Las Vegas 2026 will be supercharged with six of the biggest and most passionate fan bases invading the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
Bringing together six teams from the NRL and Super League, the event showcases rugby league’s global appeal, creating a unique spectacle for American sports fans.
Stars issue call to arms for Las Vegas 2026
As part of a massive week for rugby league in Las Vegas the NRL will again host the Vegas 9s, while selected American athletes will have the opportunity to impress talent scouts for a chance to make it in our great game.
There will also be a Men's and Women's international doubleheader between USA and Scotland, and a host of other events for fans to take part ahead of the three massive games at Allegiant Stadium.
Round up your mates and grab your tickets for a festival of footy in Las Vegas. Tickets on sale now from just USD $29*. CLICK HERE
School's In!
Wednesday February 25
Clark County School Gala Day @ New Silver Bowl Park
The NRL will partner with the Las Vegas Raiders to deliver the inaugural NRL Vegas school gala day. The collaboration with Clark County Schools District will see students participate in an NFL Flag Football round robin followed by an NRL League Tag Clinic and practice game. Forty-five teams from 21 schools will participate in the gala day and participating students will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to step foot on Allegiant Stadium.
Vegas Nines is back
Thursday February 26
Las Vegas Nines @ New Silver Bowl Park
The Vegas Nines is turning it up a notch in 2026 - introducing a Men’s and Women’s Premier Division for Pro, Semi-Pro & Representative teams. Also on offer will be the Community Division and a new College Division for North American Colleges.
Las Vegas 9s Women's Final: LA Roosters v Indigenous Mana
Friday February 27
Las Vegas Nines @ New Silver Bowl Park
Competing teams will fight it out to be crowned 2025 Vegas Nines Champions, with the Premier Division finals to be played at Allegiant Stadium before the Super League match.
Las Vegas 9s Men's Final: Titans of Coal v Roots Rugby
USA Hawks v Scotland @ Cougar Stadium (Coronado High)
- Youth: 3:45pm
- Women: 6:00pm
- Men: 8:15pm
The Big Day
Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 @ Allegiant Stadium
- 4.00pm (PST): Hull KR v Leeds
- 6:15pm (PST): Knights v Cowboys
- 8:30pm (PST): Bulldogs v Dragons
Team Lists
NRL Team Lists Round 1 (4.00pm AEDT Tuesday February 24). Go to NRL.com for all the team news.
The ground
Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is fully enclosed and climate-controlled with a capacity of 65,000. The technologically-advanced Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team and hosted the 2024 Super Bowl just weeks before the NRL's historic first venture to Las Vegas to open the 2024 Telstra Premiership.
Tuning in
Sunday, March 1 (AEDT)
Super League – Hull KR v Leeds
TV: Fox Sports, Kayo
NRL – Newcastle Knights v North Queensland Cowboys
TV: Fox Sports, Kayo
Match: Knights v Cowboys
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Cowboys
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
NRL – Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons
TV: Nine/9 Now, Fox Sports, Kayo
Match: Bulldogs v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Dragons
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
WATCH NRL is the official way to stream overseas the Rugby League in Las Vegas event, and every match of the NRL Telstra Premiership. This service is not available from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
