Rugby League returns to Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium in 2025

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Some of the best rugby teams in the world are set to return to Las Vegas next year.

Allegiant Stadium will host 10 National Rugby League matches as part of a five-year deal. In March, they hosted two matches, which featured four teams: the Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

“The National Rugby League’s inaugural games in Las Vegas in 2024 were a resounding success, and we are thrilled that the league will return in 2025,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Vegas was built for events with global appeal.”

This week, league officials. announced that they will host four matches on 1 March 2025 with players from Australia, New Zealand and England.

The full program includes:

• 1.30pm – Super League – Wigan v Warrington
• 4pm – NRL – Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors
• 18.00 – Trial match – Australian Jillaroos vs England Lionesses
• 20:30 – NRL – Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

“The 2025 event will feature two highly anticipated NRL Premiership matches to open the season, 2024 UK Challenge Cup finalists Wigan and Warrington, and a test match that will feature some of the most elite women’s players from both hemispheres ,” said NRL director Andrew Abdo. “We’ve given fans the opportunity to plan ahead and take advantage of the Las Vegas festival experience – a real bucket list item for all rugby league and sports fans.”
Individual tickets are on sale now and start at $29.