Overview
- Magic Round returns to Suncorp Stadium from May 14–17, with eight NRL matches following Thursday’s Women’s State of Origin Game 3.
- Canberra, the 2025 minor premiers, are allocated the weekend off due to the odd-numbered competition structure.
- Friday features Sharks v Bulldogs and Rabbitohs v Dolphins, Saturday schedules Tigers v Sea Eagles, Roosters v Cowboys, Eels v Storm, and Sunday closes with Titans v Knights, Warriors v Broncos, then Panthers v Dragons.
- NRLW Magic Round is confirmed for Wagga Wagga on August 1–2 with six fixtures across two days.
- Broader 2026 draw notes include a Broncos v Storm grand final rematch in Round 3 on March 20 and Tigers v Bulldogs in Round 13 on May 30, with Magic Round preceding Origin squads for the May 27 opener.