Wests Tigers to play Raiders in Magic Round

The Wests Tigers will tackle the Canberra Raiders in a Friday night blockbuster in the 'biggest ever NRL Magic Round' in 2027.

The match kicks off on Friday, 14 May 2027, at 6pm and will be broadcast live on Fox League.

There will be nine premiership matches across four epic days of footy.

Wests Tigers have a good record in Magic Round since the concept began in 2019, winning four of their seven matches played.

Ironically, two of those wins have come in a Friday 6pm match against Penrith (2019) and Newcastle (2021).

2027 Magic Round draw 

Thursday, 13 May 

· Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos 7.50pm (Nine)

Friday, 14 May

· Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders 6pm (Fox)

· Sydney Roosters v Dolphins 8pm (Nine)

Saturday, 15 May 

· Perth Bears v Parramatta Eels 3pm (Fox)

· South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys 5.30pm (Fox)

· Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Melbourne Storm 7.35pm (Fox)

Sunday, 16 May 

· Gold Coast Titans v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2pm (Fox)

· Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons 4.05pm (Nine)

· Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs v Newcastle Knights 6.15pm (Fox)

The NRL also announced that the second Women’s State of Origin fixture of 2027 would be played at QCB Stadium, Townsville, on Wednesday, May 12, to open a magic five days of footy in Queensland.

“This will be the biggest ever Magic Round, with nine Premiership matches over four days and a week of activity around Queensland,” Australian Rugby League Commission Executive Chairman Peter V’landys AM said today.

“There is no better event in Australian sport, and nothing compares to it.

"Thanks to the new partnership with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, we will keep making Magic Round bigger, louder and better every single year through to 2032.

“In 2027, Magic Round will grow, and the whole city of Brisbane will come alive like never before. It’s the biggest and best weekend of entertainment for fans of all ages.”

NRL Travel packages are now on sale for NRL Magic Round via https://travel.nrl.com/

Four-day passes will be on sale for Club Members and NRL Account Holders on Monday, November 30, and for General Public on Tuesday, December 1.

Single-day tickets will be on sale for Club Members and NRL Account Holders on Monday, December 7, and for General Public on Tuesday, December 8.

Wests Tigers History in Magic Round