Magic Round 2027 Set to Be Bigger Than Ever – Start Planning Your Brisbane Trip Now
If you're already counting down to Magic Round 2027, you're not alone.
With the Perth Bears joining the NRL in 2027, Magic Round is expected to become the biggest rugby league weekend the game has ever seen. For the first time, all 18 NRL clubs are expected to take part, creating nine NRL matches across an extended weekend at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. Queensland has also announced plans to expand the event into a statewide rugby league festival from 2027, including moving the Women's State of Origin to Townsville.
For thousands of travelling supporters, Magic Round isn't just about watching football. It's four days of catching up with mates, packed pubs, unforgettable nights out and experiencing Brisbane at its best.
That's exactly why Magic Round has become one of Mad Monday's biggest weekends every year.
Why Magic Round Is the Ultimate Footy Trip
There's nothing else like it.
Every NRL team is in Brisbane at the same time. Jerseys from every club fill Caxton Street. Every pub is buzzing before kick-off, and Suncorp Stadium delivers wall-to-wall rugby league from start to finish.
Whether you support the Broncos, Panthers, Storm, Bulldogs, Cowboys or the new Perth Bears, everyone comes together for one incredible weekend.
It's the closest thing rugby league has to a grand final festival.
Mad Monday Magic Round Packages
Every year we take groups from all over Australia to Brisbane for Magic Round.
Our packages are designed so you don't have to organise a thing.
Depending on your package, inclusions can include:
- CBD accommodation
- Exclusive Mad Monday merchandise
- Custom team singlets
- Brisbane pub guide
- Group booking management
- Entry to our famous Saturday Sin Bin event
Whether you're organising your footy club, a bucks weekend or simply a trip with your mates, we've made it easy.
The Saturday Sin Bin Returns
If you've travelled with Mad Monday before, you'll already know about it.
Our Saturday Sin Bin event has become one of the highlights of Magic Round weekend.
Hundreds of rugby league fans from clubs all over Australia come together for one massive afternoon before heading into Saturday night's games and Brisbane nightlife.
It's one of the few opportunities during Magic Round where supporters from every club are in the same place, creating an atmosphere you simply won't find anywhere else.
Many of our returning groups book again each year specifically because of the Saturday Sin Bin.
Perth Bears Add Another Dimension
One of the biggest talking points heading into 2027 is the arrival of the Perth Bears.
Their first Magic Round appearance is expected to attract enormous interest, regardless of who they play.
While the official draw hasn't been released, fans are already debating which opponent the Bears should face in their Brisbane debut.
Whoever gets the matchup, expect one of the biggest crowds of the weekend.
When Will the 2027 Magic Round Draw Be Released?
The official Magic Round 2027 fixtures have not yet been announced by the NRL.
Once released, we'll update this page with:
- Full Magic Round 2027 draw
- Match times
- Suncorp Stadium schedule
- Travel advice
- Best pubs around Caxton Street
- Mad Monday package availability
Book Early Before Brisbane Sells Out
One thing never changes.
Hotels around Brisbane fill quickly for Magic Round, and prices usually increase once the official draw is announced.
Every year we see groups miss out because they leave booking too late.
If you're thinking about travelling with your mates, your sporting club or organising a bucks trip, it's worth securing your accommodation early before availability disappears.
Travel to Magic Round 2027 with Mad Monday
Magic Round is more than just nine games of rugby league.
It's one weekend where thousands of supporters from every club come together to celebrate the game.
If you want to experience the biggest rugby league weekend in Australia, let Mad Monday organise the hard work while you focus on enjoying the trip.
Our Magic Round packages are expected to be in high demand once the 2027 draw is released, so register your interest early and get ready for what promises to be the biggest Magic Round ever.