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The magic that is NRL Magic Round is with us again for 2025 with eight Telstra Premiership games set to light up Suncorp Stadium for a festival of football like no other.
The weekend will again see 16 NRL teams descend on Queensland's home of rugby league for a host of mouth-watering Round 9 clashes.
All roads lead to Brisbane on Thursday night for the opening game of the Women's State of Origin series before the Sharks and Eels launch NRL Magic Round on Friday night.
Magic Round Launch
Head down to Suncorp Stadium from 8.30am on Thursday May 1 for the official launch of the Women’s State of Origin and Magic Round weekend.
Celebrate the start of a massive long weekend of footy with meet and greets with NRL players and ambassadors from all competing clubs and Women’s State of Origin teams, free kids activities and games to test your rugby league skills, live DJ entertainment and photo opportunities with roving club mascots.
From 6.15am – 'Today Show' crosses
8.30am – DJ, players, club mascots and ambassadors arrive
9.00am – Official ceremony begins including NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, Minister Tim Mander and Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner
9.30am – Signing session and photos with representatives from all competing clubs and Women’s State of Origin teams. Kids activities continue.
11am – Close.
Rugby League Takes Over Caxton St for 2025’s Unmissable Magic Round
Caxton Street will transform into a buzzing fan zone for NRL’s Magic Round, offering footy fans and visitors alike a once-a-year street party experience right in the heart of Brisbane.
As thousands of rugby league fans descend on the city, Caxton Street - just steps from Suncorp Stadium - will be closed to traffic and opened up to fans, with live entertainment, food trucks, merch outlets, games, giveaways, mascots, and appearances from NRL legends.
The Caxton Street precinct will be a hive of activity as local businesses extend their trading hours to welcome the influx of visitors, setting the stage for an encore of 2024, which was the precinct’s biggest trading weekend ever.
Hotels are already booked at over 75% capacity for May 2-3 Magic Round showdowns – an increase of almost 30% compared to the same non-event driven dates last year.
Delivered by the National Rugby League and supported by Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Economic Development Agency and Tourism and Events Queensland, the activation is part of Brisbane’s continued push to cement its status as Australia’s premier destination for major events, drawing both domestic and international crowds to its vibrant inner-city precincts.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane’s biggest celebration of footy would return for a long weekend to remember.
“Magic Round is one of the biggest drawcards on Brisbane’s events calendar and Caxton Street will be the ultimate place to soak up the festival of football," he said.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and hotel bookings are soaring as visitors lock in their stays for this unmissable event.
“Opening up Caxton Street will create an unforgettable atmosphere for footy fans while supporting the local businesses who help create even more to see and do in Brisbane.”
NRL CEO, Andrew Abdo said, “Nothing compares to the colour, buzz and exciting atmosphere of Magic Round and 2025 will see the best sporting festival in the country go to another level.
“Magic Round is on track to break even more records with more fans than ever before set to converge on Brisbane.
“Magic Round took over Caxton Street last year and we’ve made some exciting additions for 2025 to connect fans all the way along that famous journey from Caxton Street to Suncorp Stadium with fun and entertainment everywhere you turn.”
President of Caxton Street Development Association Sarosh Mehta said, “It’s an honour to have Magic Round on Caxton Street’s doorstep and we’re excited to welcome the street closure once again in 2025.”
Celebrations will be felt across Brisbane including The City’s Sideline Social food and drink pop-up, alongside other great activations happening throughout Queen Street Mall, bringing the game-day energy to the heart of Brisbane City.
- The Caxton Street Magic Round Fan Activation Zone will be in place from 10.00am on Friday May 2 to 3.00am on Monday May 5 Petrie Terrace and Hale Street.
Caxton Street Road Closure During Magic Round
King George Square Light Projections
Kicking off the 4-day festival of footy in Brisbane with light projections onto City Hall in King George Square, each night from Wednesday April 30 until Sunday May 4.
Bringing the rivalry of Women’s Origin and the colour of Magic Round right to the heart of the city with a fantastic light display.
Caxton Street 'Magic Mile'
Take an immersive trip down the Caxton Street 'Magic Mile' - your path straight to the Cauldron to enjoy all the Magic Round festivities.
Engage with live entertainment, games, and photo moments, including a walk through memory lane with historic NRL ‘magic moments’ from each club lining the street. Getting you hyped for all the action across the Magic Round weekend!
Activation Times
Friday May 2: 3.00pm - 7.00pm
Saturday May 3: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday May 4: 11.00am - 6.00pm
Ampol Women's State of Origin I
Head down to Suncorp Stadium a day early to witness Game 1 in the Ampol Women's State of Origin series. Grab your tickets here.
How to get to Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium is fringed by the suburbs of Petrie Terrace and Paddington, so footy fans are right in the middle of the action – which means public transport is the best (and cheapest) way of getting to and from Suncorp Stadium each day and night.
It’s not only easy to get to and from the stadium – it’s free. Your ticket will get you free travel on the Queensland City Rail Network (excluding Airtrain) and all Brisbane bus services – you can easily plan your journey via Translink.
Milton and Roma Street are the main train stations near Suncorp Stadium, plus there’s a full timetable of bus services to assist, along with a dedicated stadium shuttle that runs between key locations for major events.
You just need to present your game-day ticket to rail or bus staff when you jump aboard.
Voting in the Federal Election
NRL Magic Round coincides with the 2025 Federal Election on Saturday May 3.
To enable fans to focus on the footy, the Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging Queensland and interstate fans to vote before they travel to the event.
There are more than 550 early voting centres open around the country which can be found by visiting: Where can I vote in the 2025 election - Australian Electoral Commission
If travellers can’t vote early, they can visit an interstate voting centre on election day. The AEC is providing additional capacity at three interstate voting centres in Brisbane:
- City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
- West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex st, West End
- St Andrews Anglican Church, 89 Fairly Street, Indooroopilly
For local Queensland fans who are unable to vote early, there are poling places close to or on popular routes to Suncorp Stadium on election day.
Fans can find voting centres closest to them, opening days and hours by visiting the AEC website.
What's on across the Magic Round weekend
Beetson Hotel
Fuel up before kick-off, soak up the atmosphere and celebrate post-match at the Beetson Hotel this weekend!
With Suncorp Stadium just steps away, catch every moment of the action before kicking back in comfort and style in the heart of Brisbane.
Happy hour: 4.00pm - 6.00pm $12 RTDs
Live Music: 3.30pm - 6.30pm Daily, 12.00pm - 3.00pm Saturday
Thursday May 1.... 4.00pm - 7.00pm Kel Harper
Friday May 2.... 4.00pm - 7.00pm Lochie Matthews
Saturday May 3..... 4.00pm - 7.00pm Josh Betts
Sunday May 4...... 4.00pm - 7.00pm Peko
Restaurant Special: $5 glass of white or sparkling with any main course.
The Beetson Hotel is the ultimate game-day experience for this weekend at Magic Round. Find out more on offers and game-day specials here - Game Day - Beetson Hotel Brisbane
Steeden Ball Exchange
Thanks to Steeden, trade in your old sports ball for a brand new Size 3 football at to Steeden’s Ball Exchange activation.
Your old sports ball may be an AFL Footy, Basketball, Soccer Ball, Netball, NRL Footy or a Rugby Ball. All old sports balls will be donated or recycled to create new products such as underlay for sporting surfaces.
Limited Size 3 Steeden footballs available each day.
One exchange per person across the 4 event days. Subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply.
Harvey Norman Hub
Visit the Harvey Norman Hub and dance off to WIN JBL prizes or test your skills in the claw machine for speakers, headphones, gift cards and more!
Plus you could WIN your very own customised JBL speaker featuring your favourite team!
Don’t forget to get your annual photo on the Harvey Norman 3D wall and get your FREE print!
Bundy Bar
Kick back, relax and enjoy some ice-cold Bundy at the Bundy precinct pop-up bar. Fans can enjoy only the best range of Bundy's delicious serves while Bundy spot prizes are also up for grabs across the weekend.
Red Bull and Levels present at Magic Round
Catch the action off the field as Red Bull and Levels present at Magic Round, bringing fan-favourite footy legends and Red Bull athletes live to the precinct across the weekend of footy.
Don’t miss Evania Pelite on Thursday at 5.00pm, Tom Flegler on Friday at 5.00pm and Kieran Foran on Saturday at 2.00pm, as they join Willie Mason and Justin Horo for live chats, bold takes and plenty of laughs.
With all-day energy and Red Bull DJ sets rolling into the evenings; this is your go-to hangout before and after the games.
Youi Fan Cam & Sign Station
As the Official Partner of NRL Fans, Youi is bringing the hype to Magic Round. Show your support by recording a message for your favourite team – the best shout-outs will play on the big screen before they take the field. Then grab some markers and create a fan banner to wave loud and proud from the stands.
Great Northern Bar
Great Northern is the beer for Magic Round. Step into the heart of the action at the Great Northern Bar in Magic Alley. With an ice-cold Great Northern in hand, you’ve got the best seat in the precinct to soak up all the NRL Magic Round energy. Whether you’re catching up with mates or just taking a breather, this is where the magic happens. Don’t miss out!
Westpac Catch & Keep
Westpac Catch & Keep is back! If you’re the lucky fan who catches a footy sailing into the stands at this year’s NRL Magic Round, you keep it and take home a priceless piece of NRL Premiership history.
Make sure you head to the Westpac Catch&Keep Zone in the precinct to test your catching skills for your chance to win an 11-inch NRL Premiership footy! The challenge is simple – how many balls can you Catch&Keep?
Chemist Warehouse Activation
The Chemist Warehouse Activation at NRL Magic Round 2025 is set to bring fans an unforgettable experience!
Capture the moment as you Step into the action with the Fan Run On– a stadium-inspired entrance experience where you can recreate the electrifying energy of your team’s big moment.
Test your strength on the Tackle Course and see if you’ve got what it takes to dominate the field!
Score big with giveaways! Drop your team coin into the NRL Freefall Wall and win exciting prizes—including your chance to win exclusive VIP Deck Upgrades during Magic Hour!
Find us at the NRL fan zone and get amongst the action with Chemist Warehouse!
Telstra Trophy Zone
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Telstra Trophy Zone!
This is your chance to snap a picture with the prestigious NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Trophies.
Witzer Passing Challenge
The team at Witzer are ready to test your passing accuracy at their custom designed passing challenge container! Simply knock down all three targets to score some free merch! PLUS, find out how you can enter their Magic on Moreton comp and win a trip for you and a mate in the Witzer Helicopter to head over to Moreton Island for lunch and a swim.
Hisense Commentary Box
Calling all pundits! Are you the next voice of rugby league? Test your commentary skills and call some of the best rugby league moments of all time for the chance to WIN awesome prizes thanks to Hisense. Game on!
Grab your gear at NRLShop!
Make sure you visit the NRLShop for all your merchandise needs! This is the place to go to ensure you are repping your team in 2025. Visit here.
In Brisbane for NRL Magic Round?
Here's what you need to get up to
If you're heading to Brisbane for the Women's State of Origin Game 1 and NRL Magic Round 2025 from May 1-4, you'd be mad not to make a long weekend of it. From top-notch food to cold brews and poolside chills to adventure and thrills, there's a stack of things to do both before and after the final whistle sounds.
History of Magic Round
In 2019, the NRL Magic Round weekend was introduced with the support of the Queensland Government, Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing.
The overall attendance for the 2019 Magic Round was 134,677 across four days and after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic the weekend has grown bigger and better over the last four years, with 149,196 fans pouring through the gates in 2024, a new record for Magic Round.
