The NRL has made the historic decision to launch their 2024 season in Las Vegas with two matches to be played in the famous US city.
The doubleheader will be played on Saturday, March 2 (local time) at Allegiant Stadium and broadcast live to Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, March 3.
Four teams have been confirmed to take part: the Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly Sea Eagles.
NRL Las Vegas 2024: Tickets starting as low as $29 on StubHub
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo expressed his excitement about taking Australian rugby league to a new frontier.
"The 2024 Las Vegas matches will form part of an exciting ‘Australia Week’ in Las Vegas where we will be showcasing rugby league and Australia to the US market," Abdo said.
"We are now working collaboratively with the four clubs to finalise arrangements for the proposed matches in Las Vegas and make this a blockbuster event for fans by maximising travel, attendance and enjoyment of a unique rugby league experience.
"Rugby league will be on a stage which the sport has simply never been on before and we look forward to giving all clubs the opportunity in coming years."
Where will the NRL Las Vegas 2024 matches be played?
The two matches above will be played at Allegiant Stadium, which is located in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The capacity of the stadium is typically 65,000.
It is the home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders.
How to buy tickets for NRL Las Vegas 2024
Club members had first dibs on tickets to the Vegas event last year before they went on general sale.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased through StubHub.
A ticket covers both games – not just an individual match.
As of February 22, the cheapest available tickets cost US$19 (AU$29), which are located in the second tier.
Seats in the bottom tier start from US$39 (AU$60), while 'club' category seats on the halfway line will set fans back at least US$189 (AU$288).
Travel packages were originally offered through the NRL, but are no longer available.
Which NRL teams are playing in Vegas?
The four teams playing in the NRL Vegas season opener are as follows:
- Sydney Roosters
- Brisbane Broncos
- Manly Sea Eagles
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs will face off first, followed by the Broncos and Roosters.
| Date (AEDT) | Time (AEDT) | Game |
| Sunday, March 3 | 1:30 pm | Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles |
| Sunday, March 3 | 3:30 pm | Broncos vs. Roosters |