In 2025 the NRLW will continue its rapid expansion with two new teams added to the competition and a Magic Round incorporated into the schedule.
The inaugural edition of the concept, which has proved to be incredibly successful in the NRL since first being launched in 2019, will be hosted at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium.
The move is part of a three-year agreement with the New South Wales Government, which will see the game be taken to different regional locations between 2025-2027 as part of Magic Round.
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NRLW Magic Round 2025: Concept introduced into women's game
"Magic Round has been one of the great success stories for the game and it is wonderful to be able to replicate the carnival and fun for the NRLW," Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys said.
"The Commission is invested in women’s rugby league and NRLW Magic Round is the next important step in the growth of the game.
"All 12 teams will play across two days in Newcastle, with all the innovation and excitement of Magic Round but now with our best female players."
The NRLW Magic Round will kick off on Saturday before concluding on Sunday evening.
"It’s great to have seen the growth of women’s sport across all codes and all levels over the past few years and initiatives like this are an important way we can engage the next generation of sporting superstars all across the state," the Premier of NSW Chris Minns said.
When is NRLW Magic Round 2025?
The inaugural NRLW Magic Round will be hosted at McDonald Jones Stadium in Round 5, which begins on Saturday, August 2 and concludes on the Sunday.
NRLW Magic Round 2025 fixtures
| Date/Time (AEST) | Match |
| Sat. August 2 (12.15pm) | Gold Coast Titans vs. Canterbury Bulldogs |
| Sat. August 2 (2.15pm) | Wests Tigers vs. Sydney Roosters |
| Sat. August 2 (4.15pm) | Brisbane Broncos vs. Cronulla Sharks |
| Sun. August 3 (11.50am) | North Queensland Cowboys vs. New Zealand Warriors |
Sun. August 3 (1.45pm) | Newcastle Knights vs. Canberra Raiders |
| Sun. August 3 (3.45pm) | Parramatta Eels vs. St George Illawarra Dragons |
