what nrl teams have played in vegas
NRL has now staged three season-opening events in Las Vegas (2024, 2025, 2026), and a growing list of clubs have played there across those years.
What NRL teams have played in Vegas?
2024 – The first Vegas round
The inaugural Rugby League Las Vegas event in 2024 featured a historic double‑header to kick off the NRL season.
NRL clubs that played in Vegas in 2024:
- Brisbane Broncos
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Sydney Roosters
These four were chosen as big‑drawing clubs with strong brands and fan bases, to make a splash for the NRL’s first regular‑season games on U.S. soil.
2025 – Second year in Sin City
In 2025, the NRL locked in Las Vegas again as the venue for opening‑round games under a multi‑year deal.
NRL clubs that played in Vegas in 2025 (as scheduled):
- Canberra Raiders – scheduled to face New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium.
- New Zealand Warriors – part of the opening fixture in Vegas.
- Penrith Panthers – began their premiership defence in Vegas.
- Cronulla‑Sutherland Sharks – played Penrith in the second game of the Vegas double‑header.
NRL officials also indicated a policy aim that every club would get a shot at Vegas before repeat appearances for teams who had already gone.
2026 – Third Vegas showcase
By 2026, Vegas had become a recurring “showcase” opener for the NRL, again staged at Allegiant Stadium with another double‑header.
NRL clubs that played in Vegas in 2026:
- Newcastle Knights – defeated North Queensland Cowboys in the Vegas season opener.
- North Queensland Cowboys – played Newcastle in game one.
- Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs – edged out St George Illawarra in a thriller.
- St George Illawarra Dragons – faced the Bulldogs in game two.
This 2026 edition again drew close to 50,000 fans and reinforced the NRL’s commitment to Vegas through its multi‑year agreement.
All NRL teams that have played in Vegas (by club)
Here’s a simple rundown of which NRL sides have appeared in Las Vegas so far:
| NRL Club | Vegas appearance years |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Broncos | 2024 |
| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 2024 |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2024 |
| Sydney Roosters | 2024 |
| Canberra Raiders | 2025 |
| New Zealand Warriors | 2025 |
| Penrith Panthers | 2025 |
| Cronulla‑Sutherland Sharks | 2025 |
| Newcastle Knights | 2026 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 2026 |
| Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs | 2026 |
| St George Illawarra Dragons | 2026 |
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