Bulldogs 2026 NRL Draw Announced

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ NRL schedule for the 2026 season has been officially announced - and Bulldogs Members and supporters are set for a thrilling schedule unlike any other.  

Once again, the Bulldogs will play a 27-round season with 24 matches and three byes, playing half of their opponents twice and the other half of their opponents once.  

Teams the Bulldogs will face twice are the Dragons, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Panthers, Eels, Broncos, Storm and Tigers, while the Bulldogs will play one match against the Knights, Warriors, Roosters, Cowboys, Sea Eagles, Sharks, Dolphins, and Titans.  

The three byes will come in Round 2, Round 15 and Round 18. 

Of course, the Bulldogs will kick off their season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas against the St George Illawarra Dragons in one of the most highly-anticipated starts to a campaign in the Club’s 90-Year History.  

Members and supporters will see the Bulldogs take the field on four Thursday, 10 Friday, eight Saturday, one Sunday and one Monday match.  

Once again, highlights in the calendar include traditional matches on Good Friday against South Sydney (Away) as well as on the King’s Birthday (Home) against the Parramatta Eels.  

The Bulldogs will play 11 matches at home, Accor Stadium, in 2026 in another win for Sydney-based Members.  

Ultimate and Platinum Plus Members will receive reciprocal access to the Round 25 return match against the Dragons at Allianz Stadium. All 2026 Match Access Members will be able to purchase an Add-On to their existing Membership to gain reciprocal rights. 

The Pre-Season Challenge will return as well in 2026, with matches against fellow Las Vegas venturers the Newcastle Knights and North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium and Netstrata Jubilee Stadium respectively.  

The Must-See Games of 2026 

Viva Las Vegas vs Dragons: Saturday, February 28 (US), Sunday March 1 (Aus) 
In the NRL’s third season-opener in Las Vegas, the Bulldogs will kick off the year against fierce rivals St George Illawarra at the world-famous Allegiant Stadium in one of the most anticipated Round 1 matches in our proud history!  

In a triple-header also featuring Newcastle Knights and North Queensland Cowboys as well as Super League heavyweights Hull KR and Leeds, Bulldogs Members and supporters will have the opportunity of a lifetime to see their side live in the entertainment capital of the world.  

Travel Packages are now live, and Bulldogs Members will also have the chance to Win a Trip to Vegas for two (2)! Click here to fill in the form for your chance to win!  

Good Friday vs Rabbitohs: Friday, April 3, 4:05pm 
The annual Good Friday clash is one to circle in the calendar each year, and 2026 is no different with the Bulldogs taking on traditional rivals South Sydney at Accor Stadium at the family-friendly time of 4:05pm!  

Bulldogs Ticketed Members will be able to make the most of the Easter weekend with reciprocal access to the match and have the opportunity to break the record 65, 305 that saw the Blue and White claim a dominant 32-nil win in 2025. 

More information regarding reciprocal access will be communicated to Members closer to this fixture.  

Round 6 vs Panthers: Thursday April 9, 7:50pm 
Just one week after our Good Friday clash, the Bulldogs welcome western Sydney rivals Penrith to Accor Stadium. 

We all know what happened last time these two teams met, and Cameron Ciraldo’s team will be aiming to flip the script against the Panthers in this Thursday night thriller! 

Magic Round vs Sharks: Friday May 15, 6:00pm 
The Bulldogs are back for Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off the weekend in a blockbuster match against Cronulla! 

Taking the field at 6:00pm on Friday, May 15, the Bulldogs and Sharks will do battle in one of the must-watch matches of the round.  

Bulldogs Members can secure access to this fixture via our Magic Round Add On. For more information about this and to request a call, please click here. 

King’s Birthday vs Eels: Monday, June 8, 4:05pm 
Another one of our annual clashes comes in the form of the King’s Birthday match against our biggest rivals, Parramatta – and this is one not to miss!  

It was an unforgettable victory in 2025 with Lachlan Galvin debuting in the Blue and White in a 30-12 victory, and 2026 will no doubt provide plenty of fireworks in this traditional battle.  

Indigenous Round vs Rabbitohs: Friday August 14, 8:00pm 
The return match against the Rabbitohs sees the Bulldogs host Indigenous Round at Accor Stadium in a Friday night blockbuster!  

In one of the highlights of the calendar, the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs will celebrate the oldest living culture in the world before doing battle in this late-season thriller.

Allianz Stadium vs Dragons: Saturday August 22, 7:30pm 
In the return match after our Las Vegas season opener, the Bulldogs will face the Dragons in what will be another classic at Allianz Stadium following last year’s big win over Manly! 

Ultimate and Platinum Plus Members will receive reciprocal access to the match, however, all 2026 Match Access Members will be able to purchase an Add-On to their existing Membership for reciprocal rights! 

Final Round Clash vs Broncos: Thursday September 3, 7:50pm 
It’s the test that every team vying for the Premiership wants, and the Bulldogs will be pitted against the 2025 Premiers, the Brisbane Broncos to end the regular season. 

Bulldogs Members and supporters will not want to miss out this one – a Thursday night thriller at Accor Stadium – ahead of the 2026 NRL Finals Series.  

Las Vegas Travel Packages 
Las Vegas Travel Packages are available now!  
Experience the thrill of watching your Bulldogs under the bright lights of Las Vegas, then extend your adventure with optional stops in tropical Hawaii or glamorous Los Angeles, or create your own itinerary. 

Our exclusive travel packages include premium accommodation, match tickets, flights, and special Bulldogs perks, including Bulldogs Merchandise and exclusive events in Las Vegas - everything you need for the ultimate sporting getaway. 
To customise your Travel Package, click here!  

NRL Ticketed Membership Packages  
There’s no better time to be a Bulldogs Member in 2026, with more options and customisation available for your Membership package than ever before!  

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Our Bulldogs Membership package starts from just $35, including all the benefits of being a Bulldogs Member! 

To see the full suite of 2026 Bulldogs Membership options, click here.

To access all digital 2026 NRL & NRLW draw downloads - including phone wallpapers and printable posters, click here.

Bulldogs 2026 NRL Draw