Everything you need to know about Magic Round 2026
The magic that is NRL Magic Round Brisbane Flavoured by Arnott's Shapes is with us again for 2026 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 for a host of mouth-watering Round 11 clashes.
All roads lead to Brisbane on Thursday night for Game 2 of the Ampol Women's State of Origin series before the Sharks and Bulldogs launch NRL Magic Round on Friday night.
Magic Round Tickets
For all your details on tickets, hospitality packages, what to see and do in Brisbane and accommodation CLICK HERE
Ampol Women's State of Origin & Magic Round Launch
Head to King George Square from 5.30pm on Wednesday May 13 for the official launch of the Ampol Women’s State of Origin and Magic Round weekend.
See Brisbane’s City Hall come to life with a spectacular rugby league-themed light display, fan activations, live music and much more.
Enjoy meet-and-greets with NRL players and ambassadors, exclusive Magic Round merchandise and free kids’ activities.
Meet up with mates at Beetson Hotel
Whether you're planning a pre-game bite or a post-match drink, The Beetson Bar is the perfect place to come together and soak up the Caxton Street atmosphere this Magic Round weekend. CLICK HERE
Rugby League Takes Over Caxton Street
Caxton Street will transform into a buzzing fan zone for NRL’s Magic Round, offering footy fans and visitors alike a once-a-year street party experience right in the heart of Brisbane.
As thousands of rugby league fans descend on the city, Caxton Street - just steps from Suncorp Stadium - will be closed to traffic and opened up to fans, with live entertainment, food trucks, merch outlets, games, giveaways, mascots, and appearances from NRL legends.
Magic Round has been hosted exclusively in Brisbane since the concept was introduced in 2019 and is one of the must-see events on the Australian sporting calendar, attracting thousands of visitors from across Australia and the Pacific and injecting over $30 million into the Queensland economy annually.
The four-day festival of rugby league is expected to draw a record 200,000 fans to take in all the action.
The Caxton Street Fan Activation Zone
The Caxton Street Fan Activation Zone will be used to provide free entertainment, games, music and activities for attendees of the Women’s Origin and Magic Round fixtures.
The Caxton Street Fan Activation Zone will be open at the following times:
- Thursday 14 May – 4:30pm - 8:00pm
- Friday 15 May – 4:30pm - 7:00pm
- Saturday 16 May – 12:00pm - 7:00pm
- Sunday 17 May – 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Bull x KIA DJ
Red Bull will be amplifying Caxton Street with their Red Bull x KIA Event Vehicle and handing out free cans of Red Bull to energise the crowd.
Steeden Magic Guess
Spot the giant ball on Caxton Street and guess how many Steeden balls are inside for your chance to go into the draw to win tickets to the next NRL major event. Plus, keep an eye out for plenty of spot prizes awarded to lucky fans.
Shapes Sampling
Shapes will be handing out their new flavour range of Shapes via promo staff on Caxton Street in mini bite size packages.
Stadium Precinct
Youi Magic Land
Youi Magic Land is the ultimate family destination within the vibrant Suncorp Stadium precinct. Packed with engaging activities including a Ninja Warrior-style inflatable obstacle course, banner-making station, face painting, and more! Magic Land offers endless fun for fans of all ages.
Chemist Warehouse & Avene
Chemist Warehouse has teamed up with Avene Sunscreen to bring the ultimate fan experience.
Step into the action with the Chemist Warehouse Golden Point Kick, where fans can put their nerves to the test and take a shot at glory. Then, unleash your power at the Avene Hammer Hit and see if you’ve got the strength to top the leaderboard.
Westpac Catch & Keep Is Back
If you catch the match ball at any of the NRL Magic Round games, don’t throw it back – it’s yours to keep! Thanks to Westpac, if the match ball goes into the crowd during the game, the lucky fan who catches it, gets to keep it.
That’s a priceless piece of rugby league history – and the ultimate bragging rights.
Witzer Pass The Ball
The team at Witzer are ready to test your passing accuracy at their custom designed passing challenge at the southern end of Suncorp Stadium.
Bundy Container Bar
Bundaberg Rum will be featuring in the precinct with their classic Bundy Bar providing a great location for fans to relax in style before the footy.
Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Truck
The Australian Skin Cancer Foundation truck will be in the precinct allowing people to do a quick check of their skin.
The Skin Cancer truck has world first 3D WB360 Vectra Skin check machine.
Ampol Women's State of Origin 2
Head down to Suncorp Stadium a day early to witness Game 2 in the Ampol Women's State of Origin series. Get your TICKETS HERE
NSW Blues v QLD Maroons - Game I, 2026
What's on across the Magic Round weekend
Steeden Ball Exchange
Thanks to Steeden, trade in your old sports ball for a brand new Size 3 football at to Steeden’s Ball Exchange activation.
Your old sports ball may be an AFL Footy, Basketball, Soccer Ball, Netball, NRL Footy or a Rugby Ball. All old sports balls will be donated or recycled to create new products such as underlay for sporting surfaces.
Limited Size 3 Steeden footballs available each day.
One exchange per person across the 4 event days. Subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply.
Harvey Norman Hub
Come to the Harvey Norman Hub for non‑stop fun — see if you can Crack the Code at the Eufy Vault Box, put your reflexes to the test on the Oura Reaction Wall, and try your luck at the JBL Plinko Wall.
Stick around for surprise beats and good vibes as the JBL Roaming DJ brings the energy wherever you are.
Bundy Bay
Now in its sixth year, the Bundy Bay at Magic Round continues to elevate the game-day experience for fans.
Bundy R Bear will also be delivering the match ball for the very first match of NRL Magic Round on Friday night.
Great Northern Deck
The Great Northern Deck returns in 2026, delivering anunforgettable experience for Great Northern customers.
Positioned in some of the best seats in the house, this exclusive space offers the perfect vantage point to soak up every moment of the on-field action while enjoying premium food and drinks.
To enhance fan engagement, the Great Northern marlin will flash for try and goals throughout NRL Magic Round matches over the weekend.
Westpac Catch & Keep
Thanks to Westpac, any fan lucky enough to catch a match ball at Ampol Women’s State of Origin Game 2 and NRL Magic Round Brisbane can take the footy home.
So, if you catch the ball, don’t throw it back. It’s yours to keep! It takes a little Westpac!
Chemist Warehouse Deck
Chemist Warehouse will be upgrading fans to the in-stadia deck via their precinct free-fall wall on Saturday, delivering the ultimate footy experience. Successful fans will enjoy prime views of the game, complimentary food and beverages, and exclusive Avene gift bags.
Kick For A Cause
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), in partnership with national insurer Youi, is taking up the fight against kids’ cancer through a new fundraising initiative to be launched during NRL Magic Round Brisbane 2026.
The two organisations have teamed up with all 17 NRL cubs and 11 paediatric cancer centres in Australia and New Zealand to launch Kick for a Cause, with the aim of raising $1 million to improve the care, comfort, and outcomes of every child facing cancer across Australia and New Zealand. The centres are located in every community that an NRL Club exists.
Youi has pledged a $1,000 donation for every successfully converted try and penalty goal attempt at the highly anticipated three-day festival of Rugby League to be held in Brisbane from May 15-17. They have also doubled the pledge for every successful field goal across the round.
Donations for Kick for a Cause can be made at: www.kickforacause.org.au
Grab your gear at NRLShop!
Make sure you visit the NRLShop for all your merchandise needs! This is the place to go to ensure you are repping your team in 2026. Visit here.
History of Magic Round
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 four years, with 149,306 fans pouring through the gates in 2025, a new record for Magic Round.
