The Sharks will kick off their quest for an NRL premiership in 2026 by hosting the Titans in a super Saturday clash at Sharks Stadium.
The NRL today revealed all Round 1 fixtures ahead of releasing the full draw, with Craig Fitzgibbon's formidable Cronulla side pitted against a Gold Coast outfit in their first game with former Sharks assistant coach Josh Hannay at the helm.
The season-opening Sharks fixture will be played on March 7.
Men's, women's and Under 19 State of Origin fixtures were also confirmed on Wednesday morning – see the full list of dates at the bottom of the page.
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Round 1
- Thursday Night – Storm vs Eels @ AAMI Park
- Friday Night – Warriors vs Roosters @ Go Media Stadium
- Friday Night – Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers @ Suncorp Stadium
- Saturday – Sharks vs Titans @ Sharks Stadium
- Saturday Night – Sea Eagles vs Raiders @ 4Pines Stadium
- Sunday – Dolphins vs Rabbitohs @ Suncorp Stadium
State of Origin Series
- Women's State of Origin Game One, McDonald Jones Stadium, Thursday, April 30
- Women's State of Origin Game Two, Suncorp Stadium, Thursday, May 14
- Men's State of Origin Game One, Accor Stadium, Wednesday, May 27
- Women's State of Origin Game Three, Cbus Super Stadium, Thursday, May 28
- Men's State of Origin Game Two, MCG, Wednesday, June 17
- Under 19s State of Origin and Under 19s Women's State of Origin, North Sydney Oval, Thursday, June 18
- Men's State of Origin Game Three, Suncorp Stadium, Wednesday, July 8
