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AFL v NRL

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The NRL opens 2027 under the lights of Las Vegas on Sunday 28 February, Australian time.1 The AFL answers at the SCG on Wednesday 17 March.2 Come October, both crown a premier.34 Until then, one question. Which code is yours?

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Facts checked 28 Oct 2026 (AEST)
NRL opensSun 28 Feb 2027Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Sat 27 Feb local time
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AFL opensWed 17 Mar 2027SCG, Sydney
Sydney v Geelong, 7:30pm
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AFL Aussie rules
Eighteen a side, the high mark and the long bomb. Round 1 opens at the SCG on 17 March.
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Thirteen a side, six tackles and the big hit-up. The 2027 season kicks off in Las Vegas.
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πŸ“… The 2027 run sheet

WhenWhat's on
Sun 28 FebSat 27 Feb in Las VegasNRL season opener at Allegiant Stadium: Melbourne Storm v Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans, with Super League's Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards on the same card.1
11–15 MarThe MCG hosts the 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England, which is why the AFL starts later than usual.2
Wed 17 MarAFL Round 1 opens with Sydney v Geelong at the SCG. All 18 clubs play in a traditional nine-game round. On the Friday, Hawthorn meet three-time reigning premiers Brisbane at the MCG.2
8–11 AprAFL Gather Round in South Australia.3
Sat 2 OctAFL Grand Final.3 The AFL says it will be at the MCG.5
Oct 2027NRL Grand Final in Sydney. The NRL says the exact date is still to be confirmed.4

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πŸ“š Sources

  1. NRL β€” 2027 Rugby League Las Vegas, accessed 28 Oct 2026
  2. AFL β€” 2027 AFL Round One Fixture announced, accessed 28 Oct 2026
  3. AFL β€” AFL confirms start date for the 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season (Grand Final: Saturday 2 October 2027), accessed 28 Oct 2026
  4. NRL Travel β€” 2027 NRL & NRLW Grand Final (Sydney; date awaiting confirmation, October 2027), accessed 28 Oct 2026
  5. AFL β€” Dates for 2027 AFL season confirmed (Grand Final at the MCG in October), accessed 28 Oct 2026

Las Vegas date converted to Australian time by Mouth v Money. No club or league logos or photos are used on this page. No affiliate links.

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