LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The North Queensland Cowboys are gearing up for the 2025 NRL season with a schedule that promises thrilling battles and nail-biting matchups.
The draw, recently released, kicks off with the Cowboys facing off against the Sea Eagles in Sydney in Round 1, before heading back home to take on the Sharks in a blockbuster showdown in Round 2.
For Cowboys fans, the 2025 draw is like scoring a try in the final seconds of the game, with 10 out of the 12 home games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium set for prime Saturday time slots.
Not to mention, there will be four NRLW-NRL double-headers to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
After their face-off with the Sharks, the Cowboys will hit the road to Brisbane for a showdown with their arch-rivals, the Broncos, in Round 3.
But they won't be away for long, as they return home for an epic Saturday afternoon clash with the Canberra Raiders.
Some of the most anticipated matchups at home include an Anzac Round battle with the Titans under the Saturday night lights in Round 8, a thrilling Saturday night showdown with the reigning premiers, the Penrith Panthers, in Round 10, and a gritty Saturday night tussle with the Melbourne Storm in Round 18.
But that's not all - Cowboys fans can also look forward to a special Sunday afternoon showdown with the Knights for Indigenous Round in Round 24, and a massive final home game against the Broncos in Round 26 to close out the regular season fixtures in style.
With a schedule like this, the Cowboys are ready to hit the field and show their opponents what they're made of.
It's time to lace up those boots, don the jersey, and ride into battle - because in 2025, the Cowboys are ready to take on all challengers and stake their claim as a force to be reckoned with in the NRL.