The biggest ever NRL Magic Round, for the first time featuring nine Premiership matches across four epic days of footy, has been confirmed.
Australian Rugby League Commission Executive Chairman Peter V’landys AM today launched the schedule for NRL Magic Round 2027 in Brisbane alongside the Hon. Andrew Powell MP, Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, the Hon Tim Mander, Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Deputy Mayor of Brisbane Fiona Cunningham.
The highlights of NRL Magic Round 2027, played at Suncorp Stadium between May 13-16, includes:
- A blockbuster standalone Thursday night opener featuring Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers
- Premiers Sydney Roosters taking on the Dolphins in a massive Friday night encounter
- The Perth Bears playing their first ever Magic Round encounter on Saturday afternoon against Parramatta Eels
- Gold Coast Titans, crowd favourite the Warriors and Grand Finalists Newcastle Knights all featuring on Sunday
The full Magic Round draw is below:
Thursday, 13 May 2027
- Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos 7.50pm (Nine)
Friday, 14 May 2027
- Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders 6pm (Fox)
- Sydney Roosters v Dolphins 8pm (Nine)
Saturday, 15 May 2027
- Perth Bears v Parramatta Eels 3pm (Fox)
- South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys 5.30pm (Fox)
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Melbourne Storm 7.35pm (Fox)
Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Gold Coast Titans v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2pm (Fox)
- Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons 4.05pm (Nine)
- Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs v Newcastle Knights 6.15pm (Fox)
In an additional coup for Queensland, the NRL confirmed Round 14 of the 2027 NRL Premiership would include a “Queensland Round” – featuring two matches at Suncorp Stadium involving all four Queensland-based teams.
Brisbane Broncos will play Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, June 5, while the Dolphins will host North Queensland Cowboys on Sunday, June 6.
The NRL also announced that the second Women’s State of Origin fixture of 2027 would be played at QCB Stadium, Townsville, on Wednesday, May 12, to open a magic five days of footy in Queensland.
“This will be the biggest ever Magic Round, with nine Premiership matches over four days and a week of activity around Queensland,” Mr V’landys said. “There is no better event in Australian sport, and nothing compares to it.
"Thanks to the new partnership with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, we will keep making Magic Round bigger, louder and better every single year through to 2032.
“In 2027, Magic Round will grow, and the whole city of Brisbane will come alive like never before. It’s the biggest and best weekend of entertainment for fans of all ages.”
Minister for Tourism Andrew Powell said: “We’re cementing Queensland’s reputation as Australia’s events capital, and Magic Round is a huge part of that story.
“Major events bring visitors through our doors, fill hotel rooms, pack restaurants and put money into the pockets of local businesses.
“Through our Destination 2045 plan, we’re building Queensland’s events calendar into a $4 billion industry by 2045, because we know major events drive tourism, support jobs and deliver real economic benefits for Queenslanders.”
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said: “Magic Round demonstrated Queensland's ability to deliver world-class sporting events.
"Queensland is the home of Magic Round and every year it presents the opportunity for us to showcase our state on a national and international stage and reinforces our reputation as the home of major events.
"As we build towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, events like Magic Round help strengthen Queensland's credentials as the home of Australian sport."
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane was proud to have backed Magic Round from day one, with this year’s event generating $58.7 million for the economy and backing local jobs and businesses.
“Magic Round’s record result shows what happens when a whole city gets behind a major event,” Cr Schrinner said.
“From Caxton Street to King George Square, the whole city gets into the footy spirit, with free and affordable festivities giving families more ways to enjoy the action without spending a fortune.
“Together with the Crisafulli Government, we’ve locked in Magic Round until 2032, and next year’s week-long footy festival will give fans and local businesses even more to look forward to.”
NRL Travel packages are now on sale for NRL Magic Round via https://travel.nrl.com/.
Four-day passes will be on sale for Club Members and NRL Account Holders on Monday, November 30, and for General Public on Tuesday, December 1. Single-day tickets will be on sale for Club Members and NRL Account Holders on Monday, December 7, and for General Public on Tuesday, December 8.
