Just before we bid a final farewell to the 2025 NRL season, here are some key dates for 2026 that you’ll want to add into your diary.
First of all, to see the dates and locations of the Men’s State of Origin matches click here. And, yes, Melbourne is back in the picture!
To see the dates and locations of the Women’s State of Origin matches click here. For the first time, a match will be played on the Gold Coast.
For more details about next year’s State of Origin series click here.
And take a look at 2026 Round 1 match-ups here.
The full draw for the 2026 season will be released on Friday 14th November.
To read our library of rugby league stories click HERE.
To return to our Footy Almanac home page click HERE.
Our writers are independent contributors. The opinions expressed in their articles are their own. They are not the views, nor do they reflect the views, of Malarkey Publications.
Do you enjoy the Almanac concept?
And want to ensure it continues in its current form, and better? To help things keep ticking over please consider making your own contribution.
Become an Almanac (annual) member – CLICK HERE.
About Ian Hauser
A relaxed, Noosa-based retiree with a (very) modest sporting CV. A loyal Queenslander, especially when it comes to cricket and rugby league. Enjoys travel, coffee and cake, reading, and has been known to appreciate a glass or three of wine. One of Footy Almanac's online editors who enjoys the occasional editing opportunity to assist aspiring writers.
on the topic of the 2026 NRL draw, Shane ‘Richo’ Richardson, these days CEO of the Wests Tigers made me chuckle yesterday – in response to the Tigers having the round 1 BYE 2 out of the past 3 years – “AI did the NRL draw? well then. AI needs to take a good look at itself!”