Super League will once again join the NRL as part of their rugby league extravaganza in Las Vegas next year.
It will be the third year running that sides from the northern hemisphere will take part in the event, following the success of Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves in 2025 and Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR in 2026.
Next year, two new teams will get to experience the Sin City, with Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards joining in on the action next year.
Hull FC were another side tipped to be taking part, but a statement from chairman Andrew Thirkill confirmed that they would be missing out on the event for 2027, with focus fully on improving on-field performance.
Thousands of Bulls and Leopards fans are expected to join them in Nevada for an occasion which is quickly becoming a staple of the world rugby league calendar.
The match will be the first of a triple-header, before two NRL matches kick off their 2027 season. The NRL clubs taking part will be announced later this week.
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Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards set for NRL Las Vegas showdown
Bradford Bulls director and co-owner Philip Sharp said: “We as a Board and club believe the Super League event in Las Vegas highlights a huge global opportunity to showcase rugby league – and Bradford Bulls should be part of that conversation for Vegas 2027.
“Bradford Bulls is a club built on rich history and identity and we have one of the most passionate supporter bases in the sport. Taking the Bulls to Las Vegas would be about far more than just a single game; it’s an opportunity to showcase our supporters, our city and our journey on a global stage, and that the Bulls are back!
“The prospect of facing Leigh Leopards makes the occasion even more exciting, reviving the spirit of the War of the Roses on one of rugby league’s biggest stages, with two ambitious clubs and passionate fanbases creating a fantastic spectacle for the sport on an international stage.
“The board remain ambitious about the future of the club, and opportunities like Vegas align with our vision of rebuilding the Bulls into a major force within the game once again.”
