Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 is just three weeks away and excitement is building in the entertainment capital of the world.
A massive week of events will lead up to the feast of rugby league at Allegiant Stadium on February 28 when the Cowboys meet the Knights and the Bulldogs face the Dragons as well as Super League big guns Hull KR and Leeds squaringv off.
"The NRL's iconic Las Vegas experience will go to a new level in 2026, with the biggest and most immersive Event Week we've ever delivered," said NRL CEO Andrew Abdo.
"We've raised the bar on the iconic experiences fans have come to love such as Fan Fest, Fan Hub, the Business of Sport Conference and the NRL Nines, while the addition of the Oz Fest trade fair promises to add a new dimension to what is an incredible week of connectivity between the US, Australia, the UK and the Pacific.
"On game day itself, US fans will get to experience the best of Australia and the UK on and off the field, with authentic meat pies, sausage rolls, lamb burgers and bangers and mash available for sale inside Allegiant Stadium for the first time ever.
"If you're thinking of joining us — there's still time. Believe me, there's nothing like seeing elite level rugby league played under the bright lights of the sports and entertainment capital of the world.”
Event Week Summary
Wednesday, February 25
Clark County School Gala Day @ Silver Bowl Park
Key event with the Las Vegas Raiders, Clark County School District, Las Vegas (CCSD)
21 Schools | 45 teams confirmed
10 fields operating from 9:45am – 12:30pm
NRL League Tag Clinic and Games
NFL Flag Football games
Event comes on the back of NRL engaging 18,000 Clark County students as part of school clinics (6-12 year olds) in late 2025.
Opening of Fan Hub and Media Launch @ Resorts World
Player Appearances and signing sessions
Operating 10am until 4pm Wednesday to Friday
TV shows, radio shows and podcasts will also broadcast from the space across the week
Live DJ, entertainment and NRL legends, US sports stars (UFC, Las Vegas Raiders).
Prizes and giveaways throughout the week.
Thursday, February 26
OzFest Trade Fair @ Resorts World (see below)
NRL Vegas 9’s @ Silver Bowl Park
- Men's & women's Premier Division, Community Division & College Division
- The Vegas 9s will be played primarily at New Silver Bowl Park, Las Vegas
- The Grand Final of the Premier Division will be played at Allegiant Stadium prior to NRL Las Vegas 2026.
- Teams will be included from the US, Canada, Australia & the UK
- The NRL has partnered with the peak body for US College Rugby, ‘National Collegiate Rugby’ to identify and target the best male and female rugby athletes in North America who are suitable for potential NRL contracts.
Fan Fest @ Resorts World
Fan Fest @ Fremont St Downtown
- Internationally acclaimed, CMT Award Winning US country music star Dylan Scott will perform at Fremont Street
Friday, February 27
OzFest Trade Fair @ Resorts World
NRL Vegas 9’s @ Silver Bowl Park
Business of Sport Conference @ Resorts World
- The third annual Business of Sport Conference, Las Vegas will return in 2026 to be held on Friday, February 27 at Resorts World, Las Vegas.
- The third iteration features a star-studded array of high-calibre speakers and promises to be the best conference yet.
- Sports and entertainment executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from Las Vegas, Australia, the UK, and beyond will attend for insightful discussions and networking at the forefront of global sports innovation.
- More information is available here: NRL Business of Sport Conference, Las Vegas, 2026
Fan Hub @ Resorts World
Jim Jefferies comedy show @ Venetian
Saturday, February 28
Game Day @ Allegiant Stadium
- Allegiant Stadium to alter its menu and offer Australian and UK food to patrons. This has only been done once before (Pink Concert)
- Unique food offerings available on game day will include:
Australia - Meat Pies, Sausage Rolls, Tim Tam Brownies, and Lamb Burger.
UK – Bangers and Mash - Final of Premier Division (Las Vegas Nines).
- Choreographed on-field performance by 400 students from the US, UK and Australia on field.
OzFest — NRL Trade Fair
The NRL trade fair event (Ozfest) is a two-day trade show marketing the best of Australian food, wine, beverages, agriculture, sport and technology. It will showcase Australian businesses to the US market and travelling fans ahead of the NRL Las Vegas Round across Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th Feb at Resorts World between (10am – 4:00pm).
Activations include:
- Interactive industry stalls: food, alcohol, beverages, technology, tourism, innovation.
- Q&A | fireside chats.
- E-Sports competitions.
- Today Show crosses, Kayo, Nine.
- Prize give-aways.
Business of Sport
Business of Sport Confirmed Speakers
- Sandra Douglas Morgan - President, Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
- Andrew N. Liveris AO - President, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Marc Badain - President, Las Vegas A’s (New MLB Franchise)
- Angela Ellis - Vice President – Original Content & Entertainment, NFL Media
- Stacy Sonnenberg - Head of Global Sports Finance, Goldman Sachs
- Paul Hourigan - Partner, Ryan Sport Ventures
- Peter Hutton - Board Member, Saudi Pro League, Wembley Stadium, Super League and ex Head of Sport at Meta.
- Daniel Kim - Executive Vice President of Media and International Distribution and Strategy at NHL.
