Footy fans rejoice, because a new rugby league video game is finally coming, set to release this July.
Rugby League 26 was officially unveiled Wednesday, with NRL star Nathan Cleary and NRLW star Tiana Penitani Gray gracing the game's cover.
The first NRL video game to release in over a decade, Rugby League 26 represents a return for the franchise, which was teased by NRL CEO Andrew Abdo in March.
When does Rugby League 26 release?
Rugby League 26 is set to release on July 17, playable on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
The greatest game of all is back. Rugby League 26 launches 17th July on PS4 & PS5. pic.twitter.com/56NayG7EvD
— PlayStation AU (@PlayStationAU) July 1, 2025
The game will feature a number of different formats, including Career Mode, Player Creator, and Pro Team.
"Every part of Rugby League 26 is driven by authenticity and depth," said Big Ant Studios CEO Ross Symons.
"From the expanded Career Mode to the Pro Team feature and advanced customisation tools, this game marks a new standard for Rugby League in interactive entertainment."
The game will cost you AU$89, and can currently be pre-ordered via JB Hi-Fi.
Who can you play as on Rugby League 26?
The most expansive game of the franchise yet, Rugby League 26 gives users the ability to play as players from both the NRL and NRLW, shown by Cleary and Penitani Gray on the cover.
The wait is finally over 🤩
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 13, 2025
Rugby League 26 will officially launch on 17 July 2025 featuring teams from across the Men's and Women's #SuperLeague 🎮#RL26
The British Super League is also getting in on the action, with an English cover featuring St. Helens' Jodie Cunningham and Wigan's Junior Nsemba.
"Rugby League deserves a world-class video game, and Rugby League 26 delivers exactly that," said Rhodri Jones, the Managing Director of Rugby League Commercial.
"We’re excited to see our Super League and Women’s Super League clubs and players represented in such detail and realism, competing on the same level as the best clubs and stars of the Rugby League world ahead of this autumn’s Ashes series."