The Parramatta Eels are set for an action-packed 2026 NRLW season, with the official draw unveiling 11 rounds of thrilling matchups and NRL/NRLW Eels double headers that promise big moments for the Blue & Gold.
The Eels women kick off their campaign at home on Sunday, 5 July with an NRL/NRLW double header, hosting local rivals the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium followed by the men’s clash with the Manly Sea Eagles.
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In Round 2, the Eels travel to WIN Stadium to take on the St George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday, 12 July, before heading north for a Round 3 clash with the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday, 19 July.
The squad returns home for Round 4, meeting the New Zealand Warriors at Eric Tweedale Stadium on Sunday, 26 July, then travel to Rachael Pearson’s hometown of Wagga Wagga for Magic Round, where they’ll face the Newcastle Knights on Sunday, 2 August.
Round 6 features an away game against the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, 9 August. The team then returns to CommBank Stadium for a Round 7 showdown against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on Saturday, 15 August, as part of another Eels double header ahead of the NRL’s Round 24 game against the North Queensland Cowboys.
In Round 8, the Eels hit the road again, taking on the Cronulla Sharks at Shark Park on Sunday, 23 August.
The run home includes a Round 9 home double header fixture against the reigning Premiers the Brisbane Broncos, before the NRL side faces the Sharks, followed by a trip to GIO Stadium in Round 10 to meet the Canberra Raiders. The season wraps up at home with a final clash against the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday, 12 September.
Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos said the club is looking forward to what promises to be a landmark year for the women’s game.
“We’re incredibly excited about the season ahead and the growth of our NRLW program,” Sarantinos said.
“Our players, coaches, and staff have worked hard to build a strong foundation, and 2026 presents another fantastic opportunity to showcase that progress. We can’t wait to see our members and fans filling the stands, especially at our three CommBank Stadium double headers, and cheering on our team.”
With a mix of home-ground advantage, interstate battles and the excitement of Magic Round, the Eels are primed for a memorable 2026 NRLW season.
Parramatta Eels 2026 NRLW Season Draw Snapshot
- 11 games – 6 Home, and 5 Away
- Home - CommBank Stadium (4), Eric Tweedale Stadium (1), Wagga Wagga (1 – Magic Round)
- Away – WIN Stadum, Cbus Stadium, Allianz Stadium, Shark Park, GIO Stadium
- 3 Parramatta Eels NRL/NRLW Double Headers at CommBank Stadium
- Rd 1 game against Wests Tigers before the Rd18 NRL game against the Manly Sea Eagles
- Rd 7 game against the Bulldogs before the Rd24 NRL game against the North Queensland Cowboys
- Rd 9 game against the Broncos before the Rd26 NRL game against the Sharks
