A Rugby League Extravaganza in Brisbane
Round 10 of the NRL season brings all the action to Brisbane as Suncorp Stadium hosts the much-anticipated Magic Round.
With 16 teams arriving in Queensland’s rugby league heartland, this unique football festival promises excitement and intense competition.
As the NRL ladder begins to solidify and players vie for Origin selection, Magic Round offers eight thrilling matches on the iconic Suncorp Stadium turf.
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2023 Magic Round Schedule
Friday, May 5 – Suncorp Stadium
- 4:00 pm – Suncorp Stadium precinct opens
- 4:30 pm – Stadium gates open
- 6:00 pm – Bulldogs vs. Raiders
- 8:05 pm – Sea Eagles vs. Broncos
Saturday, May 6 – Suncorp Stadium
- 1:00 pm – Suncorp Stadium precinct opens
- 1:30 pm – Stadium gates open
- 3:00 pm – Warriors vs. Panthers
- 5:30 pm – Sharks vs. Dolphins
- 7:45 pm – Storm vs. Rabbitohs
Sunday, May 7 – Suncorp Stadium
- 12:00 pm – Suncorp Stadium precinct opens
- 12:30 pm – Stadium gates open
- 1:50 pm – Wests Tigers vs. Dragons
- 4:00 pm – Roosters vs. Cowboys
- 6:25 pm – Titans vs. Eels
Entertaining Activities Throughout the Weekend
Magic Round offers more than just rugby, with a variety of roaming activities available across the weekend. Magicians, stilt walkers, mascots, and promo staff will be present throughout the stadium, ensuring non-stop entertainment for fans.
Magic Round: A Brief History
The Magic Round concept, unique to rugby league, originated in the Super League in 2007 when all 12 teams competed at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
In 2019, the NRL Magic Round Weekend was launched with support from the Queensland Government, Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane Marketing.
Over 134,000 fans attended the inaugural 2019 Magic Round, held across four days.
Although, unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the event’s cancellation in 2020, it returned with a bang in 2021 and 2022, drawing over 130,000 fans over three days each year.
