Overview
- The season begins with a Las Vegas double-header at Allegiant Stadium featuring Bulldogs v Dragons and Knights v Cowboys on March 1 (Australian time).
- Melbourne host Parramatta in the first Australian fixture, the Warriors face the Roosters in Auckland, and premiers Brisbane meet Penrith at Suncorp Stadium in a marquee rematch.
- Further opening-round games include Cronulla v Gold Coast at Shark Park, Manly v Canberra at 4 Pines Park, and Dolphins v South Sydney at Suncorp Stadium, with Wests Tigers on the bye.
- New Roosters signing Daly Cherry-Evans is slated to debut in Auckland before a round-four return to Brookvale to face Manly after inking a one-year deal with a player option for 2027.
- The men's State of Origin series is set for Sydney on May 27, Melbourne on June 18, and Brisbane on July 8, and the Grand Final is locked in for Accor Stadium on Sunday, October 4.