The start times for next month’s Las Vegas triple header are official, with the Knights and Cowboys given the honour of kicking off the 2026 NRL season.
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Unlike last year, there are only three games on the Vegas slate, beginning with a Super League clash between last year’s champions Hull KR and the Leeds Rhinos, coached by former Eels mentor Brad Arthur.

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That game is set to begin at 11pm AEDT (4pm in Las Vegas).
Next up, Newcastle take on the North Queensland Cowboys, slated for 1:15pm AEDT which will then be followed by the Bulldogs and Dragons at 3:30pm AEDT and 8:30pm in Vegas.
FULL LAS VEGAS SCHEDULE
NRL Vegas Schools Gala Day – Wednesday February 25
New Silver Bowl Park (9am to 1pm)
NRL Las Vegas Nines – Thursday February 26
New Silver Bowl Park
USA Hawks v Scotland – Friday February 27
Cougar Stadium (Coronado High)
Youth: 3:45pm
Women: 6:00pm
Men: 8:15pm
Rugby League in Las Vegas – Saturday February 28 (Sunday, March 1 in Australia)
Allegiant Stadium
4.00pm (PST): Hull KR v Leeds (11am AEDT)
6.15pm (PST): Knights v Cowboys (1:15pm AEDT)
8.30pm (PST): Bulldogs v Dragons (3:30pm AEDT)