November 16, 2026 — 10:00am
Nathan Cleary and Reece Walsh will kickstart Magic Round in 2027, with the NRL confirming on Monday the schedule for next year’s annual rugby league marathon in Brisbane.
The Penrith Panthers and hometown heroes the Brisbane Broncos will meet on the Thursday night in the first of nine games at Suncorp Stadium.
NRL newcomers the Perth Bears will play Parramatta on Saturday afternoon, while premiers the Sydney Roosters do battle with the Dolphins on Friday night.
St George Illawarra will chase their first win at Magic Round when they face the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday afternoon, in what could double as a showdown for Dragons’ recruit and playmaker Luke Metcalf against his former club.
The NRL will release its full draw for next season on Thursday.
NRL Magic Round schedule for 2027
Thursday, 13 May 2027
Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos 7.50pm
Friday, 14 May 2027
Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders 6pm
Sydney Roosters v Dolphins 8pm
Saturday, 15 May 2027
Perth Bears v Parramatta Eels 3pm
South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys 5.30pm
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Melbourne Storm 7.35pm
Sunday, 16 May 2027
Gold Coast Titans v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2pm
Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons 4.05pm
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs v Newcastle Knights 6.15pm
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Source: The Sydney Morning Herald · Christian Nicolussi
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