LAS VEGAS (Feb. 27, 2026) – On Thursday, February 26, the excitement of international rugby league took center stage in downtown Las Vegas as Rugby League Las Vegas Fan Fest brought fans, players, and live entertainment together at the iconic Fremont Street Experience.
Fans gathered to welcome all six NRL teams, each making a red-carpet-style arrival throughout the evening. The evening culminated in a high-energy live concert by Dylan Scott, delivering a memorable finale that blended sport and entertainment in true Las Vegas fashion.
With less than 24 hours to go, Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 is set to kick off with a massive triple-header launching the NRL Telstra Premiership season on Saturday, February 28, at Allegiant Stadium.
Tickets start at just $29. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats now at NRL.com/Vegas before the stadium fills up.
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About Rugby League Las Vegas 2026:
Rugby League returns to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Rugby League Las Vegas will kick off on American soil with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs taking on the St. George Illawarra Dragons, and the Newcastle Knights going head-to-head with the North Queensland Cowboys. United Kingdom’s Super League will also be joining the fun with the Hull Kingston Rovers going up against the Leeds Rhinos.
For more information about this event, please visit https://www.nrl.com/vegas.
About the National Rugby League (NRL):
The National Rugby League (NRL) is the world’s leading professional Rugby League organization, overseeing elite men’s and women’s competitions across Australia and New Zealand. Its flagship men’s competition features 17 teams, while the women’s league features 12 teams.
The NRL draws approximately three million fans to games annually and reaches more than 100 million viewers worldwide. It also operates some of the sport’s most high-profile events, including the State of Origin series—Australia’s most-watched sporting rivalry—as well as international competitions and national teams.
Beyond competition, the NRL runs the largest community impact program in Australian sport, using the platform of professional athletes to promote health, education, inclusion, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
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National Rugby League
Glenn Jackson, General Manager, Media and Communications
