The NRL is right in the thick of their five-year agreement to bring the game to America, via Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The Australian code ventured to Sin City for the first time in 2024 to kickstart the campaign, with their return in 2025 expanding their offering with two other rugby league matches added in and showcased across the day.
The Sporting News takes a look at which NRL clubs are heading to the US in 2026.
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Which NRL clubs will play in Las Vegas in 2026?
Manly and South Sydney made history in 2024 when they squared off in Vegas to fight for two competition points. The Sea Eagles got the chocolates in the end after securing a 36-24 win over the Rabbitohs.
The Sydney Roosters and Brisbane then clashed with the Chooks prevailing.
Those four clubs, as well as the four who featured in the second edition - Canberra, Cronulla, New Zealand and Penrith - were ruled out of contention for the next venture to America with ARL Commission supremo Peter V'landys outlining how he wants every club to play at the 65,000-capacity stadium.
Canterbury and St George Illawarra declared their interest in opening the season there next year from the outset and have been handed the opportunity with a clash against each other.
"Since the NRL launched this initiative, we've been strategically planning for the right moment to bring the Bulldogs to Las Vegas," Canterbury's CEO Aaron Warburton said.
"With our club's growing momentum and passionate fanbase, 2026 represents the perfect opportunity to showcase the Bulldogs on this global stage."
Newcastle expressed their early interest in going overseas, and have also landed a seat on the plane for next year's edition. The Knights will face off against North Queensland.
The Cowboys edged out the Dolphins and Gold Coast to be the QLD representative in Sin City in 2026.
"Vegas has been a wonderful opportunity for the growth of our game and for the Cowboys to be part of year three is terrific for our club," North Queensland's CEO Jeff Reibel said.
"It gives our members and fans not only the opportunity to support us in Vegas, but also an opportunity to be part of what is rapidly emerging as the greatest spectacle to begin a season in professional sport."
Which UK Super League clubs will play in Vegas in 2026?
Along with the confirmation of the Bulldogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys, the two Super League participants have also been revealed.
Following in the footsteps of Warrington and Wigan, Hull KR and Leeds will venture over to Nevada to complete the slate at Allegiant Stadium.
"Las Vegas has become a bucket list item for not only NRL and Super League fans but for fans of world-class sport and entertainment," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.
Peter V'landys reveals reduced schedule for Las Vegas 2026
The offering will be reduced to three matches next year after V'landys cited "footy fatigue" during the 2025 edition.
"The first year to me was a bit of a haze, and so the second year was a real learning curve," V'landys told The Daily Telegraph. "Four games was probably too much."
The Vegas showpiece kicked off with a Super League clash between the Warriors and Wolves before the Raiders and NZ Warriors locked horns in the NRL opener.
The Jillaroos then put England to the sword in a ruthless display, while the Panthers and Sharks engaged in a tightly fought tussle to close out proceedings.
"I think we’ll go back to three games," V'landys declared before the official announcement was made.
"I think four was too long...You want to shorten that a little bit and have the three games. We really do want to keep the Super League partnership because that worked exceptionally well."