NRL confirms Tigers, Eels, Titans and Storm will play 2027 Las Vegas fixtures
Jarome Luai will begin his final season with the Wests Tigers in Las Vegas, with the NRL unveiling its teams for next year's season-openers.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest on the NRL Las Vegas 2027 event.
Short answer
- The four NRL clubs confirmed for Las Vegas 2027 are Melbourne Storm, Parramatta Eels, Wests Tigers, and Gold Coast Titans. The Dolphins were not included in the 2027 lineup (they’re expected to be considered for future years). This was announced in May 2026 as the league outlined the season-opening fixtures for 2027 in Las Vegas.
Details
Teams and schedule
- Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans are scheduled as the opening double-header in Las Vegas for the 2027 season, with the event planned for late February in Allegiant Stadium. The composition of these games marks the ongoing commitment to a Vegas festival format through the current deal.
- The Dolphins are not part of the 2027 Vegas slate, continuing their absence from the Vegas showcase under the current agreement, with potential future involvement depending on league negotiations and expansion timelines.
Context and additional notes
- The Vegas event remains a focal point of the NRL’s international outreach, expanding from the original five-year agreement with Allegiant Stadium and exploring broader participation, including potential Super League involvement in some years.
- There has been media coverage noting fan interest and the broader implications for teams, including potential expansion and the involvement of new franchises in later years.
A quick illustration of the current lineup
- 2027 Vegas fixtures (opening weekend): Storm vs Tigers; Eels vs Titans. Dolphins not included in 2027 Vegas slate.
If you’d like, I can pull up the exact dates, kickoff times, and travel package details recently announced, or summarize how these 2027 Vegas plans fit into the broader NRL schedule and expansion discussions.