The NRL has officially announced the Australian teams heading to Las Vegas for the 2027 pre-season extravaganza, with Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans all set to feature at Allegiant Stadium.
According to the release, the Eels will take on the Titans, while the Storm will clash with the Tigers on Saturday, February 27 (Sunday, February 28 AEST) in what promises to be another high-profile double-header on American soil.
Joining them from the English Super League will be Leigh Leopards and Bradford Bulls, continuing the growing international flavour of the Las Vegas event.
Vegas Roll Call: Who’s Been and Who’s Next
The NRL’s annual Las Vegas venture continues to rotate through the competition, giving fans in the US and Australian audiences a blockbuster early-season spectacle. Here’s how the teams stack up so far:
- 2024: Brisbane Broncos, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters
- 2025: Canberra Raiders, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Auckland Warriors, Penrith Panthers (NRL) + Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves (Super League)
- 2026: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights, North Queensland Cowboys (NRL) + Hull Kingston Rovers, Leeds Rhinos (Super League)
- 2027: Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans (NRL) + Leigh Leopards, Bradford Bulls (Super League)
Notable omission: The Dolphins are now the only current NRL club yet to be scheduled for a Las Vegas appearance, meaning every other team has either played or is booked to play in the desert in the coming years.
Growing Momentum
The Las Vegas concept has rapidly become one of the most anticipated events on the rugby league calendar, blending high-quality NRL and Super League action with the unique atmosphere of Allegiant Stadium. With strong crowds, big-name players and increasing US media interest, the event continues to expand rugby league’s global footprint.
Further details on exact match scheduling, kick-off times and broadcast arrangements for 2027 are expected to be released in the coming months.
For now, Storm and Tigers fans, along with Eels and Titans supporters, can start planning their Vegas trips — the 2027 edition is already shaping up to be another classic.
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