Everything you need to know about NRL Las Vegas

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 02:58 PM

For the first time ever, the NRL Telstra Premiership season will kick off on American soil when the Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Broncos take to the magnificent Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday March 2 (local time).

As part of a massive week for rugby league in Las Vegas the NRL will also host a Talent Combine to go in search of four American athletes who could make it Down Under in our great game.

There will also be a Las Vegas 9s tournament and a host of other events for fans to take part ahead of the two NRL clashes at Allegiant Stadium.

The Teams are in for the double header

Event Week Activities

NRL 360 & Las Vegas Teams LIVE

Wednesday February 28

6.30pm-8.30pm at Resorts World - South East corner of complex on Las Vegas Boulevard, 200 seats and standing room available. (For 18 years and over)

Manly Sea Eagles Welcome Night

Wednesday February 28

Free entry for all those who check in under “Manly” or “Sea Eagles”.

Sea Eagles guests will have a dedicated guestlist line which will offer attendees free and expedited admission to the rooftop.

Join the Sea Eagles Board of Directors and club staff overlooking the lights of Las Vegas at Sunset in the Foundation Room, Rooftop Bar, Mandalay Bay Resort from 6pm till midnight. The menu will be available from 6pm-9pm, there will be a cash bar available and a DJ from 9.30pm.

Dress Code: Casual attire is allowed, however no shorts or sports jerseys are permitted at Foundation Room. No sweat pants/joggers.

If you can’t make Wednesday February 28, we’ve added the Sea Eagles travelling supporter families to the Rooftop Bar guestlist using the above check-in, nightly from 6PM, Tuesday February 27 through to Sunday March 3.

Manly Sea Eagles Pre-Game Fan Hub

Saturday March 2

Join some of our current Sea Eagles NRL players and club ambassadors such as Steve Menzies, Cliff Lyons and Max Krilich, at one of the most exciting and unique locations on the Strip, Hard Rock Café.

Kicking off at midday until 3pm, this event is located on the third floor in the LIVE venue with our own DJ, there will be no better place to flock and start game day together!

There will be a special food menu available, a cash bar, live music and free giveaways!

Dress Code: It’s Game Day! Get the Maroon and White colours on!

NRL Las Vegas 9s

Thursday February 29

Free Event

8am – 5pm at Desert Breeze Park

Pool games involving 33 teams from across North America participating in the Men’s & Women’s competitions.

Friday March 1

FREE EVENT

8am – 5pm at Desert Breeze Park ·

Finals of the Men’s & Women’s competitions as well as the inclusion of a four-team U18 boys' competition and a three-team U18 girls' competition.\

Rugby League Las Vegas Fan Fest

Thursday February 29

Free Event

Starting at 5.30pm at Fremont Street Experience, Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Win the opportunity for you and a friend to be on field to watch your team’s run-on.
Chance to meet your heroes.
Selfies and autographs with players.
Live music performances from Sheppard and Stafford Brothers.
Special Guest Appearances including Tim Tszyu.
Giveaways – tickets + merchandise.
NRL mascots racing via zip lines.
Official launch of the NRL season.

Corporate Lunch (sold out)

Friday, March 1

1pm - 4pm at Ocean Prime Las Vegas

Indulge in a premium style shared menu and a 3-hour beverage package whilst rubbing shoulders with NRL Ambassadors.

NRL 360 & Matty Johns Show Live in Las Vegas

Friday March 1

6.30pm - 9.00pm at Resorts World - South East corner of complex on Las Vegas Boulevard. (For 18 years and over)

NRL Talent Combine

Saturday March 2

Free Event

8am – 5pm at Game Changers Sports (AM), 6230 South Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 and UFC Performance Institute (PM), 6650 S Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

50 High Performance Athletes will participate in a series of skills and physical tests to see if they’ve got what it takes to play elite Rugby League in Australia.

NRL Golf Day

Saturday March 2

8am start at Wynn Golf Club, Las Vegas

120 players

All golf and carts, food and beverages, entertainment, prizes, and talent appearances included.

$1,500 AUD per player

For Bookings adam@majoreventscompany.com

Pre-Game Fan Zone

Saturday March 2

3.30pm - 6.00pm

Allegiant Stadium, Northern Car Park

DJ, fan activations, food and drink trucks, big screen, merchandise and more.

The Games

Saturday March 2

6.30pm (local time) Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs

8.30pm (local time) Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos

Westpac Catch & Keep in Vegas!

Thanks to Westpac, any fan lucky enough to catch the match ball in the stadium, gets to take the ball home. So if you’re in Vegas and catch the ball, don’t throw it back. It’s yours to keep! That’s a priceless piece of Rugby League history. Westpac, bringin’ the footy.

The Official Rugby League Las Vegas After Party

Join us at Zouk Nightclub for the official NRL kick-off weekend with a performance by Ludacris!

The ground

Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is fully enclosed and climate-controlled with a capacity of 65,000. The technologically-advanced Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team and will host special sporting events such as the Pac-12 Championship Game and Las Vegas Bowl and now the opening round of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

How to watch in Australia

Sunday March 3

NRL Las Vegas

1.30pm (AEDT), Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs

Watch on Fox Sports, Kayo and Sky NZ

3.30pm (AEDT), Roosters v Broncos

Watch on Fox Sports, Nine Network, Kayo and Sky NZ

How to tune in overseas

WATCH NRL

Watch NRL is the official way to stream overseas the Rugby League in Las Vegas event, and every match of the NRL Telstra Premiership. This service is not available from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

FOX SPORTS

You can watch the NRL double-header LIVE in the US on FS1 and the Fox Sports app. Tune in at 9.30pm E/T / 6.30pm PT for the Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs, followed immediately by the Roosters v Broncos.