Full 2025 NRL and NRLW draw unveiled: Revamped themed rounds, less five-day turnarounds

The NRL and NRLW draws for 2025 have been unveiled with four-time reigning men's premiers the Panthers to begin their title defence against fellow contenders Cronulla, as part of the much anticipated Las Vegas double header, which will kick the season off on Sunday March 2.

In the NRLW , 2024 premiers the Sydney Roosters kick off their title defence against the Warriors on Sunday July 6, with the season opened three days earlier by the Sharks and Eels who face off on Thursday July 3.

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The league is trumpeting themed rounds in 2025, including:

• Multicultural Round (round five) highlighted by a Rabbitohs v Roosters Friday night blockbuster
• The Dolphins taking top billing in Magic Round with the prime time Friday night game, while the Broncos will play on Sunday afternoon
• Women In League Round (round 10)
• Beanie for Brain Cancer Round (round 17)
• The first ever Indigenous Round to be played across two rounds (round 23 and round 24), which features three matches at Allianz Stadium and integrates the NRLW competition
• Country Round (round 25)

The NRL also confirmed the draw contained the least number of five-day turnarounds ever delivered, with 21, which is down from 26 in 2024 and 30 in 2023.

"This is an exciting time for fans as we unveil the season 2025 integrated NRL and NRLW schedules," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.

"The schedule is bigger and bolder than ever with thirty-two weeks of jaw-dropping action which will see rivalries, excitement and unparalleled skills at every turn."