With the NRL season having now concluded, attention is beginning to shift to start of the 2026 Telstra Premiership at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
In one of the biggest days on the sport’s calendar, the Dragons take on arch-rivals the Bulldogs whilst the Cowboys do battle with the Knights and English Super League sides Hull KR and Leeds go at it.
With a range of packages and experiences on offer, there’s still time for you to plan your trip to the US and be a part of Red Vegas.
Here are 7 Reasons Why You Need To Be In Red Vegas!
1) IT’S THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
From live shows and sport to casino resorts and a raging nightlife scene, Las Vegas has it all in the way of entertainment.
The city and its surroundings have something for everyone and plenty to do when you aren’t honed in on rugby league.
Enjoy a drink by the pool, check out some of the city’s world-famous restaurants, catch a show or spend some time venturing out to some of the Mountain West’s pristine canyons.
Not to mention a plethora of other experiences which make Las Vegas among the United States’ most popular tourist destinations.
2) TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF RUGBY LEAGUE’S FIERCEST RIVALRIES
Few of the sport’s rivalries are quite like that of neighbouring powerhouses St George Illawarra and Canterbury-Bankstown.
Two of rugby league’s proudest clubs will do battle at Allegiant Stadium on the opening day of the 2026 Telstra Premiership.
Be there to see the likes of Valentine Holmes, Clint Gutherson, Stephen Crichton and Viliame Kikau take to the field as the Dragons face-off against the Bulldogs.
3) TO BE THERE FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME DRAGONS EXPERIENCE
The clash will mark the first time that the Dragons have ever ventured stateside.
The club has played matches in Australia, New Zealand, and England over the years but never in the United States.
It marks an historic journey for the Red V and one that the club is proud to share with our passionate fanbase.
4) FOR THE SPECIAL FAN EXPERIENCES
Several special fan experiences will be on offer for those making the trip to Las Vegas.
The NRL’s annual Rugby League Fan Fest will be held at the world-famous Fremont Street with all clubs in attendance on Thursday, February 26th.
Dragons fans who purchase the Red Vegas Pass are also invited to the club’s Dragons Lair Event on Friday, February 27th with the full squad and staff.
5) CONGREGATE WITH DRAGONS FANS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Dragons fanbase stretches far and wide and Red Vegas will offer an opportunity for all to get together.
Enjoy the lead-up together before making the pilgrimage to Allegiant Stadium as the squad looks to kick-off the season with a victory.
6) THERE’S A WIDE RANGE OF PACKAGES FOR EVERY FAN
A wide range of travel packages are on offer to ensure that there is something suitable for every type of Dragons fan.
Whether you need help sorting flights, accommodation, fan experiences, tickets or all of the above, there is a package that fits your needs.
Check out this link to explore your options or take a look at our Find Your Package tool to kickstart your journey to Red Vegas.
7) TO EXPERIENCE A GAMEDAY AT ALLEGIANT STADIUM
Opened in 2020, Allegiant Stadium has quickly earnt a reputation as one of the world’s premier sporting venues.
At a cost of over $2.5 billion, Allegiant Stadium is conveniently located for both visitors and locals, fully enclosed, and climate-controlled with a capacity of 65,000.
Coined ‘The Death Star’, the venue is home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and college football’s UNLV Rebels and has also hosted concerts for the likes of Billy Joel, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John and Taylor Swift.
