Viva Las Vegas: Teams locked in for showpiece event at Allegiant Stadium as fans look to snap up tickets for epic triple-header

Fans can start planning their next trip to Las Vegas after the NRL locked in the next four clubs to take part in a blockbuster triple-header at Allegiant Stadium.

Martin Gabor
NewsWire
Four new clubs will get their crack at starting an NRL season in Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO)
Four new clubs will get their crack at starting an NRL season in Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP

The NRL has locked in the four clubs for the 2027 Las Vegas extravaganza, with the Storm, Tigers, Eels and Titans heading to America - leaving the Dolphins as the only club yet to take part in the showpiece event.

Melbourne will take on the Tigers while the Eels will face Gold Coast on Sunday, February 28 (AEDT) at Allegiant Stadium in the fourth instalment of the now annual event.

But it’s not all bad news for the Dolphins, who are virtually guaranteed a seat at the table in 2028, which is also the final year of the NRL’s current deal with Las Vegas Tourism.

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English Super League clubs Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards will also be part of the triple-header with their fans to bring the noise to Sin City.

The Las Vegas gamble has become one of the marquee dates on the NRL calendar, with fans making it a bucket list item.

Travel packages go on sale on Wednesday morning, with further details about match scheduling to be revealed down the track.

“There’s no better time for the Parramatta Eels to head to Las Vegas, and we’re ready to showcase our club to the world,” Eels chief executive Jim Sarantinos said.

“With more than 37,000 members and thousands of passionate fans already expressing interest, we’re expecting a huge blue and gold contingent in Vegas.

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“We will deliver unique fan experiences throughout the week including an exclusive Eels fan hub on the Strip - a home away from home where Eels fans can come together every night and soak up the excitement and energy of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

The Tigers-Storm clash will be the marquee matchup with all eyes on superstar playmaker Jarome Luai as he begins his final season in Sydney before he joins the Chiefs in 2028, with Melbourne’s ridiculous round one record under Craig Bellamy to be tested.

But Queensland fans will be all over the other game where the Titans will look to build on what they’ve done this year under new coach Josh Hannay.

“We’re incredibly excited to be heading to Las Vegas in 2027,” Titans chief executive Steve Mitchell said.

“This is a landmark opportunity for our club, kickstarting our 20-year celebrations on one of the biggest stages in the world.

“With the enduring support of the city, led by Mayor Tom Tate, the Gold Coast is an internationally recognised destination and there’s a natural synergy between our region and the entertainment capital of the US, Las Vegas.

“The NRL’s global strategy is extraordinary, and the Las Vegas concept has been the foundation of engaging with new markets and audiences abroad.

“We know there will be tremendous interest from our entire community to travel across and be part of the occasion, and we can’t wait to see Gold Coast Titans colours in Vegas in 2027.”

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