LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The NRL has confirmed several themed rounds for the 2026 season, with Magic Round in Brisbane taking center stage.
In addition to the much-anticipated Magic Round, there will be rounds surrounding public holidays, as well as the return of Indigenous Round and Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.
Below are the special rounds scheduled for the 2026 season following the complete fixture release.
Round 7
Date: April 16 to April 19
Thursday, April 16, 7:50pm: North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Friday, April 17, 6pm: Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm at GIO Stadium
Friday, April 17, 8pm: The Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers at TIO Stadium, Darwin