The National Rugby League have officially released the draw for the 2023 season.
Kicking off the new season, the nib Newcastle Knights will take on the Warriors across the ditch at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, March 3.
The Knights first home game will be against newcomers, the Dolphins, at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday, March 17.
Newcastle's pre-season games have also been announced with the squad to take on the Cronulla Sharks and Parramatta Eels in two trials at Central Coast Stadium in February.
Old Boys Day, traditionally played in the last home game of the season, is pencilled in for Sunday, August 27 against the Cronulla Sharks for the second season in a row.
With the introduction of the Dolphins, all teams will have three byes with the Knights scheduled for Rounds 10, 14 and 19.
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See the full draw below:
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-season | Friday, February 10 | Cronulla Sharks | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | 5:55pm | Fox League |
| Pre-season | Friday, February 17 | Parramatta Eels | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | 5:55pm | Fox League |
| 1 | Friday, March 3 | Warriors | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 6pm (AEDT) | Fox League |
| 2 | Sunday, March 12 | Wests Tigers | Leichhardt Oval, Sydney | 4:05pm | Nine |
| 3 | Friday, March 17 | Dolphins | McDonald Jones Stadium | 6pm | Fox League |
| 4 | Sunday, March 26 | Canberra Raiders | McDonald Jones Stadium | 4:05pm | Nine |
| 5 | Saturday, April 1 | Manly Sea Eagles | Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee | 3pm | Fox League |
| 6 | Sunday, April 9 | Warriors | McDonald Jones Stadium | 6:15pm | Fox League |
| 7 | Saturday, April 15 | Penrith Panthers | McDonald Jones Stadium | 5:30pm | Fox League |
| 8 | Saturday, April 22 | North Queensland Cowboys | Qld Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | 7:35pm | Fox League |
| 9 | Friday, April 28 | Parramatta Eels | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 6pm | Fox League |
| 10 | Bye | ||||
| 11 | Sunday, May 14 | Gold Coast Titans | McDonald Jones Stadium | 2pm | Fox League |
| 12 | Saturday, May 20 | Cronulla Sharks | C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour | 3pm | Fox League |
| 13 | Sunday, May 28 | Manly Sea Eagles | McDonald Jones Stadium | 4:05pm | Nine |
| 14 | Bye | ||||
| 15 | Saturday, June 10 | Brisbane Broncos | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | 5:30pm | Fox League |
| 16 | Saturday, June 17 | Sydney Roosters | McDonald Jones Stadium | 3pm | Fox League |
| 17 | Saturday, June 24 | Penrith Panthers | BlueBet Stadium, Penrith | 5:30pm | Fox League |
| 18 | Sunday, July 2 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | 2:00pm | Fox League |
| 19 | Bye | ||||
| 20 | Friday, July 14 | Wests Tigers | McDonald Jones Stadium | 8pm | Nine |
| 21 | Saturday, July 22 | Melbourne Storm | McDonald Jones Stadium | 5:30pm | Fox League |
| 22 | Saturday, July 29 | Canberra Raiders | GIO Stadium, Canberra | 3pm | Fox League |
| 23 | Saturday, August 5 | Dolphins | Optus Stadium, Perth | 5:30pm | Fox League |
| 24 | Sunday, August 13 | Canterbury Bulldogs | McDonald Jones Stadium | 4:05pm | Nine |
| 25 | Sunday, August 20 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | McDonald Jones Stadium | 2pm | Fox League |
| 26 | Sunday, August 27 | Cronulla Sharks | McDonald Jones Stadium | 4:05pm | Nine |
| 27 | Saturday, September 2 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney | 7:35pm | Fox League |
