Canterbury enjoyed a dream run into the finals for the first time in eight years last season as Cameron Ciraldo spearheaded a revival at Belmore.
The Bulldogs were sparked by the arrival of Stephen Crichton with the three-time premiership winner guiding the club back into the title picture.
The Dogs have continued to build their roster in the off-season with Sitili Tupouniua arriving and Leo Thompson set to join the club in 2026 while they attempt to establish themselves as a premiership hope.
The Sporting News takes a look at Canterbury's 2025 NRL draw below.
2025 PREDICTED TEAM LISTS : Broncos | Raiders | Bulldogs | Dolphins | Sharks | Titans | Sea Eagles | Storm | Knights | Cowboys | Eels | Panthers | Rabbitohs | Dragons | Roosters | Warriors | Tigers
Canterbury Bulldogs NRL full schedule 2025
| Round | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 1 | Sat. March 8 | Dragons vs. Bulldogs | 5:30pm (AEDT) | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium |
| 2 | Sun. March 16 | Bulldogs vs. Titans | 6:15pm (AEDT) | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 3 | Sun. March 23 | Eels vs. Bulldogs | 4:05pm (AEDT) | CommBank Stadium |
| 4 | Sat. March 29 | Sharks vs. Bulldogs | 7:35pm (AEDT) | Shark Park |
| 5 | Sun. April 6 | Bulldogs vs. Knights | 6:15pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 6 | - | BYE | - | - |
| 7 | Fri. April 18 | Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs | 4:05pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 8 | Thurs. April 24 | Broncos vs. Bulldogs | 7:50pm (AEST) | Suncorp Stadium |
| 9 | Sun. May 4 | Titans vs. Bulldogs | 1:50pm (AEST) | Suncorp Stadium |
| 10 | Sat. May 10 | Raiders vs. Bulldogs | 3:00pm (AEST) | GIO Stadium |
| 11 | Fri. May 16 | Bulldogs vs. Roosters | 8:00pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 12 | Thurs. May 22 | Bulldogs vs. Dolphins | 7:50pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 13 | - | BYE | - | - |
| 14 | Mon. June 9 | Bulldogs vs. Eels | 4:00pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 15 | Sun. June 15 | Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs | 4:05pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 16 | - | BYE | - | - |
| 17 | Thurs. June 26 | Panthers vs. Bulldogs | 7:50pm (AEST) | CommBank Stadium |
| 18 | Fri. July 4 | Bulldogs vs. Broncos | 8:00pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 19 | Sat. July 12 | Cowboys vs. Bulldogs | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 20 | Sat. July 19 | Bulldogs vs. Dragons | 5:30pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 21 | Sun. July 27 | Bulldogs vs. Sea Eagles | 4:05pm (AEST) | Allianz Stadium |
| 22 | Sun. August 3 | Tigers vs. Bulldogs | 2:00pm (AEST) | CommBank Stadium |
| 23 | Sat. August 9 | Bulldogs vs. Warriors | 7:35pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 24 | Fri. August 15 | Roosters vs. Bulldogs | 8:00pm (AEST) | Allianz Stadium |
| 25 | Fri. August 22 | Storm vs. Bulldogs | 8:00pm (AEST) | AAMI Park |
| 26 | Thurs. August 28 | Bulldogs vs. Panthers | 7:50pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
| 27 | Sat. September 6 | Bulldogs vs. Sharks | 7:35pm (AEST) | Accor Stadium |
When do the Bulldogs have bye rounds in 2025?
Canterbury's bye rounds will be in Round 6, as well as in Round 13 and Round 16.