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North Queensland Cowboys Draw 2026: Fixtures & Results

View Cowboys 2026 fixtures, Townsville home games, Queensland derbies, the Christchurch trip and confirmed full-time scores.

North Queensland Cowboys

Townsville · Queensland

2026 ladder: 8 · 32 competition points · 24 played · Form: 2 - 2

North Queensland Cowboys 2026 fixtures and results

Times follow Sydney. Home and Away identify the designated host; check the venue for every game.

Showing 25 of 25 matches in this selection.

Rounds 1–9

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Round 8

Round 9

Rounds 10–18

Round 10

Round 11

Round 12

Round 13

Round 14

Round 15

Cowboys have a bye this round — no Premiership fixture.

Round 16

Round 17

Round 18

Cowboys have a bye this round — no Premiership fixture.

Rounds 19–27

Round 19

Round 20

Round 21

Round 22

Round 23

Round 24

Round 25

Cowboys have a bye this round — no Premiership fixture.

Round 26

Round 27

Finals

Finals Week 1

Cowboys' 2026 season at a glance

24 listed regular-season matches: 12 home and 12 away. Finals are additional: 1 listed.

Regular-season results: 13 wins, 0 draws and 11 losses from 24 games with confirmed scores.

Bye rounds

Round 15Round 18Round 25

These totals describe the full listed season, regardless of the filters above. A bye is a scheduled round off, not a postponed game.

Who do Cowboys play in 2026?

Regular-season meetings only. Home and Away follow the fixture designation, including games at shared or regional grounds.

North Queensland Cowboys regular-season opponents
OpponentHomeAwayMeetings
Brisbane Broncos112
Canberra Raiders112
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs011
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks101
Dolphins112
Gold Coast Titans112
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles112
Melbourne Storm101
New Zealand Warriors011
Newcastle Knights011
Parramatta Eels112
Penrith Panthers101
South Sydney Rabbitohs101
St George Illawarra Dragons011
Sydney Roosters112
Wests Tigers112

Where are Cowboys' home games in 2026?

Every ground used by the listed regular-season home fixtures, including one-off and Magic Round venues.

Understanding the Cowboys 2026 draw

Two away trips before Townsville

The Cowboys opened against Newcastle in Las Vegas, then visited Wests Tigers at Leichhardt. Their first Townsville home game was against the Titans in Round 3.

Official club guide ↗

Queensland rivalry at home and away

The Broncos meetings took supporters to Suncorp and Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The home programme also included Saturday games against several other opponents; the date and venue tables help separate those options.

Official club guide ↗

Christchurch rather than Auckland

The away game against the Warriors was staged in Christchurch. For a travelling supporter, the opposition name alone is not enough to choose an airport or hotel: check the actual city on the fixture.

Official club guide ↗

Cowboys PDF, downloads and calendar

Print the team draw or save a spreadsheet of your selection. The calendar follows the full 2026 team season, including fixtures at other venues.

Cowboys 2026 draw questions

Who were the Cowboys' first Townsville opponents?

Gold Coast Titans in Round 3.

Was the Warriors away game in Auckland?

No. The 2026 meeting was staged in Christchurch.

Where was the opening game against Newcastle?

Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Can I separate Townsville fixtures from away trips?

Choose Home for designated home games and check their venues; Away shows the visiting fixtures.

Club and venue guide reviewed 30 October 2026. 2026 arrangements are labelled by season; check the specific match before travelling.

Fixtures and ladder: NRL.com. Scores are not live. Check the official match page for changes before making travel plans.

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