The 2026 Rugby League showcase in Las Vegas will feature a blockbuster three-game schedule at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, 28 February 2026 (local time), broadcast live to a massive global audience across multiple markets and time zones.
The triple-header begins with a heavyweight Super League showdown between Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos at 4:00pm (11:00am AEDT).
Two highly anticipated NRL clashes follow.
At 6:15pm (1:15pm AEDT), the North Queensland Cowboys – featuring Tom Dearden, Scott Drinkwater, Jason Taumalolo and new hooker Reed Mahoney will face the Newcastle Knights, who are expected to welcome back superstar Kalyn Ponga alongside marquee recruit Dylan Brown.
The night concludes at 8:30pm (3:30pm AEDT) when the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, strengthened by the signing of Kiwis Test prop Leo Thompson, take on the St. George Illawarra Dragons, featuring new halfback Daniel Atkinson.
All matches will be broadcast live in Australia on Fox Sports, with Channel 9 airing the Bulldogs v Dragons clash. In the United States, coverage will be available via the Fox Sports network.
A Week of Rugby League in the Sports & Entertainment Capital
Rugby League in Las Vegas 2026 will be supercharged by six of the sport’s most passionate fan bases converging on the entertainment capital of the world.
Bringing together teams from both the NRL and Super League, the event showcases rugby league’s expanding global footprint and creates a unique, high-energy spectacle for American sports fans.
The festival atmosphere extends well beyond match day. The NRL will again host the popular Vegas Nines tournament, while selected American athletes will have the opportunity to impress talent scouts in pursuit of a professional rugby league pathway.
Adding to the international flavour, a Men’s and Women’s USA v Scotland double-header will also take place during the week, alongside a series of fan activations and community events leading into the three massive games at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas 2026 promises to be not just a match day – but a full-scale celebration of rugby league on the world stage.
