The 2026 Hostplus Cup season promises another blockbuster year of Queensland rugby league, with the defending premiers Burleigh Bears looking to secure back-to-back titles for the first time.<\/p>\n
Fresh from their dominant 2025 campaign\u2014topping the ladder as minor premiers before claiming a fifth premiership with a hard-fought 22-8 grand final win over Norths Devils\u2014the Bears will begin their title defence away against the Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 1.<\/p>\n
The 15-team competition delivers 23 rounds of intense action from March to August, packed with Brisbane derbies, north-south rivalries, Country Week highlights, and the ever-popular cross-border battles featuring the PNG Hunters. Here\u2019s the full draw:<\/p>\n
Round 1<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 7 March 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsSouths Logan MagpiesBMD Kougari OvalSaturday 7 March 2026 5:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsBurleigh BearsKayo StadiumSaturday 7 March 2026 5:00pmTweed SeagullsSunshine Coast FalconsSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 7 March 2026 6:00pmNorths DevilsMackay CuttersBishop ParkSunday 8 March 2026 2:30pmWestern ClydesdalesBrisbane TigersToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 8 March 2026 3:10pmIpswich JetsTownsville BlackhawksTBASunday 8 March 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersCentral Queensland CaprasSantos National Football Stadium<\/p>\n
Bye: Northern Pride<\/p>\n
Round 2<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 14 March 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersCentral Queensland CaprasTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 14 March 2026 5:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsTownsville BlackhawksKayo StadiumSaturday 14 March 2026 5:30pmNorthern PrideTweed SeagullsBarlow ParkSunday 15 March 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesNorths DevilsToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 15 March 2026 3:10pmIpswich JetsSunshine Coast FalconsTBASunday 15 March 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersWynnum Manly SeagullsSantos National Football StadiumSunday 15 March 2026 3:30pmSouths Logan MagpiesBurleigh BearsDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Mackay Cutters<\/p>\n
Round 3<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 21 March 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksNorthern PrideJack Manski OvalSaturday 21 March 2026 5:00pmTweed SeagullsBurleigh BearsSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 21 March 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersCentral Queensland CaprasBB Print StadiumSunday 22 March 2026 2:30pmNorths DevilsSouths Logan MagpiesBishop ParkSunday 22 March 2026 3:00pmWestern ClydesdalesPNG HuntersToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 22 March 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsRedcliffe DolphinsBMD Kougari OvalSunday 22 March 2026 3:10pmIpswich JetsBrisbane TigersTBA<\/p>\n
Bye: Sunshine Coast Falcons<\/p>\n
Round 4<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 28 March 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersNorths DevilsTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 28 March 2026 5:00pmBurleigh BearsNorthern PrideUAA ParkSaturday 28 March 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsWestern ClydesdalesSunshine Coast StadiumSaturday 28 March 2026 6:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsPNG HuntersKayo StadiumSunday 29 March 2026 2:00pmTownsville BlackhawksTweed SeagullsJack Manski OvalSunday 29 March 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsMackay CuttersBMD Kougari OvalSunday 29 March 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesIpswich JetsDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Central Queensland Capras<\/p>\n
Round 5<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 11 April 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersPNG HuntersTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 11 April 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideMackay CuttersBarlow ParkSaturday 11 April 2026 3:00pmTweed SeagullsSouths Logan MagpiesSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 11 April 2026 3:10pmIpswich JetsBurleigh BearsTBASaturday 11 April 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksWynnum Manly SeagullsJack Manski OvalSaturday 11 April 2026 5:00pmNorths DevilsCentral Queensland CaprasBishop ParkSaturday 11 April 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsRedcliffe DolphinsSunshine Coast Stadium<\/p>\n
Bye: Western Clydesdales<\/p>\n
Round 6<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 18 April 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsNorths DevilsUAA ParkSaturday 18 April 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersWynnum Manly SeagullsTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 18 April 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideSunshine Coast FalconsBarlow ParkSaturday 18 April 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersIpswich JetsSantos National Football StadiumSaturday 18 April 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksCentral Queensland CaprasJack Manski OvalSaturday 18 April 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersTweed SeagullsBB Print StadiumSunday 19 April 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesSouths Logan MagpiesToowoomba Sports Ground<\/p>\n
Bye: Redcliffe Dolphins<\/p>\n
Round 7<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 25 April 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsPNG HuntersUAA ParkSaturday 25 April 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsWestern ClydesdalesBMD Kougari OvalSaturday 25 April 2026 3:00pmTweed SeagullsCentral Queensland CaprasSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 25 April 2026 4:00pmNorths DevilsRedcliffe DolphinsBishop ParkSaturday 25 April 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksBrisbane TigersJack Manski OvalSunday 26 April 2026 2:10pmSouths Logan MagpiesSunshine Coast FalconsDavies ParkSunday 26 April 2026 3:00pmMackay CuttersIpswich JetsBB Print Stadium<\/p>\n
Bye: Northern Pride<\/p>\n
Round 8<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 2 May 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersSunshine Coast FalconsSantos National Football StadiumSaturday 2 May 2026 4:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsNorthern PrideKayo StadiumSaturday 2 May 2026 6:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasBurleigh BearsBrowne ParkSunday 3 May 2026 12:00amWestern ClydesdalesTownsville BlackhawksTBASunday 3 May 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesMackay CuttersDavies Park<\/p>\n
Byes: Norths Devils, Ipswich Jets, Tweed Seagulls, Brisbane Tigers, Wynnum Manly Seagulls<\/p>\n
Round 9<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 9 May 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksRedcliffe DolphinsJack Manski OvalSaturday 9 May 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsBrisbane TigersSunshine Coast StadiumSaturday 9 May 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersPNG HuntersBB Print StadiumSaturday 9 May 2026 6:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasIpswich JetsBrowne ParkSunday 10 May 2026 2:00pmTweed SeagullsWestern ClydesdalesSeagulls Sporting ComplexSunday 10 May 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsNorths DevilsBMD Kougari OvalSunday 10 May 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesNorthern PrideDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Burleigh Bears<\/p>\n
Round 10<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 16 May 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideWestern ClydesdalesBarlow ParkSaturday 16 May 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersBurleigh BearsBB Print StadiumSunday 17 May 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersSouths Logan MagpiesSantos National Football StadiumSaturday 23 May 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasRedcliffe DolphinsBrowne ParkSaturday 23 May 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsWynnum Manly SeagullsSunshine Coast StadiumSunday 24 May 2026 2:10pmIpswich JetsTweed SeagullsTBASunday 24 May 2026 2:10pmNorths DevilsBrisbane TigersBishop Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Townsville Blackhawks<\/p>\n
Round 11<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 30 May 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsSouths Logan MagpiesUAA ParkSaturday 30 May 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersRedcliffe DolphinsTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 30 May 2026 3:00pmTweed SeagullsNorthern PrideSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 30 May 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsCentral Queensland CaprasBMD Kougari OvalSaturday 30 May 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksMackay CuttersJack Manski OvalSaturday 30 May 2026 5:00pmNorths DevilsSunshine Coast FalconsBishop ParkSunday 31 May 2026 2:10pmIpswich JetsWestern ClydesdalesTBA<\/p>\n
Bye: PNG Hunters<\/p>\n
Round 12<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 6 June 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesRedcliffe DolphinsToowoomba Sports GroundSaturday 6 June 2026 2:00pmTweed SeagullsPNG HuntersSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 6 June 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsSunshine Coast FalconsUAA ParkSaturday 6 June 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersTownsville BlackhawksTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 6 June 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideWynnum Manly SeagullsBarlow Park<\/p>\n
Byes: Central Queensland Capras, Mackay Cutters, Norths Devils, Ipswich Jets, Souths Logan Magpies<\/p>\n
Round 13<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 13 June 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasWestern ClydesdalesBrowne ParkSaturday 13 June 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksIpswich JetsJack Manski OvalSaturday 13 June 2026 5:00pmNorths DevilsTweed SeagullsBishop ParkSaturday 13 June 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersSouths Logan MagpiesBB Print StadiumSunday 14 June 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersBurleigh BearsSantos National Football Stadium<\/p>\n
Byes: Redcliffe Dolphins, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Northern Pride, Brisbane Tigers, Wynnum Manly Seagulls<\/p>\n
Round 14<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 20 June 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasSouths Logan MagpiesBrowne ParkSaturday 20 June 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsTownsville BlackhawksSunshine Coast StadiumSaturday 20 June 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersBrisbane TigersBB Print StadiumSunday 21 June 2026 2:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsIpswich JetsKayo StadiumSunday 21 June 2026 2:30pmNorths DevilsWynnum Manly SeagullsBishop ParkSunday 21 June 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersNorthern PrideSantos National Football Stadium<\/p>\n
Byes: Burleigh Bears, Western Clydesdales, Tweed Seagulls<\/p>\n
Round 15<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 27 June 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsTweed SeagullsUAA ParkSaturday 27 June 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideTownsville BlackhawksBarlow ParkSaturday 27 June 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersIpswich JetsTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 27 June 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasMackay CuttersBrowne ParkSunday 28 June 2026 2:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsWynnum Manly SeagullsKayo StadiumSunday 28 June 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesSunshine Coast FalconsToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 28 June 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesNorths DevilsDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: PNG Hunters<\/p>\n
Round 16<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 4 July 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideIpswich JetsBarlow ParkSaturday 4 July 2026 4:00pmTweed SeagullsBrisbane TigersSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 4 July 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsCentral Queensland CaprasSunshine Coast StadiumSunday 5 July 2026 2:00pmMackay CuttersNorths DevilsBB Print StadiumSunday 5 July 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesBurleigh BearsToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 5 July 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsPNG HuntersBMD Kougari OvalSunday 5 July 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesRedcliffe DolphinsDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Townsville Blackhawks<\/p>\n
Round 17<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 11 July 2026 2:00pmTweed SeagullsTownsville BlackhawksSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 11 July 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsMackay CuttersUAA ParkSunday 12 July 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesNorthern PrideToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 12 July 2026 2:10pmIpswich JetsCentral Queensland CaprasTBASunday 12 July 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersSouths Logan MagpiesTotally Workwear StadiumSunday 12 July 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersNorths DevilsSantos National Football Stadium<\/p>\n
Byes: Redcliffe Dolphins, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Wynnum Manly Seagulls<\/p>\n
Round 18<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 18 July 2026 4:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsSunshine Coast FalconsKayo StadiumSaturday 18 July 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasTweed SeagullsBrowne ParkSaturday 18 July 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksPNG HuntersJack Manski OvalSaturday 18 July 2026 5:00pmNorths DevilsNorthern PrideBishop ParkSunday 19 July 2026 3:00pmIpswich JetsWynnum Manly SeagullsRon Stark Oval<\/p>\n
Byes: Burleigh Bears, Souths Logan Magpies, Mackay Cutters, Western Clydesdales, Brisbane Tigers<\/p>\n
Round 19<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCNorthern PrideSouths Logan MagpiesTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCTownsville BlackhawksBurleigh BearsTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCMackay CuttersRedcliffe DolphinsTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCCentral Queensland CaprasBrisbane TigersTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCSunshine Coast FalconsNorths DevilsTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCTweed SeagullsWynnum Manly SeagullsTBASaturday 25 July 2026 time TBCWestern ClydesdalesIpswich JetsTBA<\/p>\n
Bye: PNG Hunters<\/p>\n
Round 20<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 8 August 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsWynnum Manly SeagullsUAA ParkSaturday 8 August 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideBrisbane TigersBarlow ParkSaturday 8 August 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersRedcliffe DolphinsSantos National Football StadiumSaturday 8 August 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasNorths DevilsBrowne ParkSaturday 8 August 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsMackay CuttersSunshine Coast StadiumSunday 9 August 2026 2:00pmWestern ClydesdalesTweed SeagullsToowoomba Sports GroundSunday 9 August 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesTownsville BlackhawksDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Ipswich Jets<\/p>\n
Round 21<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 15 August 2026 3:00pmNorthern PrideBurleigh BearsBarlow ParkSaturday 15 August 2026 3:30pmPNG HuntersWestern ClydesdalesSantos National Football StadiumSaturday 15 August 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersTownsville BlackhawksBB Print StadiumSunday 16 August 2026 2:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsBrisbane TigersKayo StadiumSunday 16 August 2026 2:10pmIpswich JetsSouths Logan MagpiesTBASunday 16 August 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsSunshine Coast FalconsBMD Kougari Oval<\/p>\n
Byes: Central Queensland Capras, Norths Devils, Tweed Seagulls<\/p>\n
Round 22<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 22 August 2026 3:00pmBrisbane TigersBurleigh BearsTotally Workwear StadiumSaturday 22 August 2026 4:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsTweed SeagullsKayo StadiumSaturday 22 August 2026 4:00pmCentral Queensland CaprasNorthern PrideBrowne ParkSaturday 22 August 2026 5:00pmSunshine Coast FalconsPNG HuntersSunshine Coast StadiumSaturday 22 August 2026 5:00pmNorths DevilsIpswich JetsBishop ParkSaturday 22 August 2026 6:00pmMackay CuttersWestern ClydesdalesBB Print StadiumSunday 23 August 2026 3:00pmSouths Logan MagpiesWynnum Manly SeagullsDavies Park<\/p>\n
Bye: Townsville Blackhawks<\/p>\n
Round 23<\/p>\n
Date and TimeHome TeamAway TeamVenueSaturday 29 August 2026 3:00pmBurleigh BearsCentral Queensland CaprasUAA ParkSaturday 29 August 2026 3:00pmNorthern PridePNG HuntersBarlow ParkSaturday 29 August 2026 3:00pmTweed SeagullsMackay CuttersSeagulls Sporting ComplexSaturday 29 August 2026 5:00pmTownsville BlackhawksNorths DevilsJack Manski OvalSunday 30 August 2026 2:00pmRedcliffe DolphinsWestern ClydesdalesKayo StadiumSunday 30 August 2026 2:30pmSunshine Coast FalconsIpswich JetsSunshine Coast StadiumSunday 30 August 2026 3:00pmWynnum Manly SeagullsBrisbane TigersBMD Kougari Oval<\/p>\n
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