2026 NRL Season Initiates with Las Vegas Triple Header
The start times for the upcoming Las Vegas triple header in March 2026 have been confirmed. This event will initiate the 2026 NRL season.
Unlike the previous year, this season's Las Vegas slate features three games.
Allegiant Stadium Match Schedule
The highly anticipated triple header will take place on Saturday, February 28 in Las Vegas, corresponding to Sunday, March 1 in Australia.
- Super League Clash:
- Hull KR will face off against Leeds Rhinos, coached by Brad Arthur.
- Kick-off: 4:00 PM PST (Las Vegas time) / 11:00 PM AEDT
- NRL Game 1:
- The Newcastle Knights take on the North Queensland Cowboys.
- Kick-off: 6:15 PM PST (Las Vegas time) / 1:15 PM AEDT
- NRL Game 2:
- The Bulldogs will battle the Dragons.
- Kick-off: 8:30 PM PST (Las Vegas time) / 3:30 PM AEDT
Full Las Vegas Schedule of Events (February 25 - March 1, 2026)
Beyond the main event at Allegiant Stadium, a series of activities are planned across Las Vegas leading up to the triple header:
- Wednesday, February 25:
- NRL Vegas Schools Gala Day at New Silver Bowl Park (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM).
- Thursday, February 26:
- NRL Las Vegas Nines at New Silver Bowl Park.
- Friday, February 27:
- USA Hawks v Scotland matches at Cougar Stadium (Coronado High):
- Youth match: 3:45 PM
- Women's match: 6:00 PM
- Men's match: 8:15 PM
- USA Hawks v Scotland matches at Cougar Stadium (Coronado High):
- Saturday, February 28 (Sunday, March 1 in Australia):
- Main triple header at Allegiant Stadium (detailed above).