Rugby League 26 is one of the most anticipated sports video games of the year, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of a rugby league title for modern consoles.
The game is officially set for release on July 17, 2025, and will be available on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
With the first screenshots and cover athletes recently revealed, excitement has grown across the NRL gaming community.
One major question remains: When will the Rugby League 26 trailer be released?
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Rugby League 26 trailer confirmed by Big Ant Studios CEO
Ross Symons, CEO of Big Ant Studios, confirmed via Twitter/X that a trailer for Rugby League 26 will be released ahead of the game’s launch.
@BigAntStudios have not had one game in 25+ years without a gameplay trailer prior to the release date. https://t.co/lWdc30tb0J
— Ross (@RossSymons) July 2, 2025
This statement reassured fans that a gameplay reveal is coming soon.
Trailer could drop next week
Speculation around the trailer’s release date has been fuelled by popular YouTube creator MrLuke Sports, who hinted that the reveal may align with State of Origin Game 3.
“A birdie told me...State of Origin Game 3,” he said in a recent video.
If true, fans can expect the Rugby League 26 trailer to debut during one of the biggest nights on the NRL calendar, adding even more hype to the game’s mid-July launch.