Here is all you need to know about the NRL 2024 season including its draw, opening round games and more
As the Telstra Premiership season approaches, NRL season is looking forward to how each of the 17 clubs is preparing for Round 1 of the competition following the conclusion of the pre season.
National Rugby League (NRL) 2024 season schedule, start date, time, draw, fixtures list, tickets, live stream telecast where to watch
With two games to be played in the well-known US city, the NRL has made the historic decision to begin their 2024 season in Las Vegas. Saturday, March 2 (local time) is when Allegiant Stadium will host the doubleheader.
With only one week to go until the start of the 2024 NRL season, all 17 clubs are getting ready for what could be another fantastic season. The Panthers and Broncos will aim to keep moving forward, while teams like the Dragons and Tigers, with new head coaches and a fresh perspective, should have exciting days ahead of them.
While Canterbury has ripped it all up and started afresh with 10 new arrivals to be ingrained into the club, Parramatta and North Queensland will be looking for redemption after missing out on finals contention in 2023.
A total of 204 games have been played every season since the Dlophins were added, distributed across 27 rounds, with three byes for each side.
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When does the 2024 NRL season start?
March 3, 2024 (March 2, in the US), will mark the start of the NRL campaign. The opening round matchup on Friday night features the Melbourne Storm taking on the Penrith Panthers, the defending champions. Check out the full schedule, fixture, date and time (AEDT) for the round one matches:
March 3
- Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles (1:30 pm)
- Broncos vs. Roosters (3:30 pm)
March 7
- Knights vs. Raiders (8:00 pm)
March 8
- Warriors vs. Sharks (6:00 pm)
- Storm vs. Panthers (8:05 pm)
March 9
- Eels vs. Bulldogs (5:30 pm)
- Titans vs. Dragons (7:35 pm)
March 10
- Dolphins vs. Cowboys (4:05 pm)
*Wests Tigers receives first round bye
2024 NRL season doubleheader fixtures and tickets
The following teams will play each other in the NRL’s Vegas doubleheader:
- Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos
- Manly Sea Eagles vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Allegiant Stadium, situated in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the two games.
The main event of this year will happen on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Fans can buy the tickets from here.
Catch every game of Week 2 of the NRL Pre-season Challenge live and ad-break free during play in Australia via the Fox League and Kayo Sports, while international viewers can also tune in to watch.