The NRL will descend upon Brisbane once again this year for the annual showpiece event of Magic Round, which begins on Friday, May 17.
However, due to the uneven number of clubs in the competition, one club will miss out as they head into a bye.
Newcastle Knights were absent from Magic Round last year, which was held in Round 10, with every side featuring in the first and second editions of the concept, as the Dolphins had yet to enter the NRL.
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St George Illawarra will be absent from Magic Round this season, with the Dragons enjoying the bye in Round 11.
Shane Flanagan’s men will then resume their campaign the following week when they take on the Canterbury Bulldogs.
When is Magic Round 2024?
Magic Round will kick off on Friday, May 17 with a match between the Canberra Raiders and Bulldogs to usher in the 11th round of the competition.
Two games will be played on Friday night, before triple-headers on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 complete the extravaganza.
Magic Round 2024 fixtures
| Date | Time [AEST] | Fixture |
| Fri. May 17 | 6pm | Raiders vs. Bulldogs |
| Fri. May 17 | 8.05pm | Sea Eagles vs. Broncos |
| Sat. May 18 | 3.00pm | Titans vs. Knights |
| Sat. May 18 | 5.30pm | Sharks vs. Roosters |
| Sat. May 18 | 7.45pm | Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys |
| Sun. May 19 | 1.50pm | Warriors vs. Panthers |
| Sun. May 19 | 4.05pm | Storm vs. Eels |
| Sun. May 19 | 6.25pm | Tigers vs. Dolphins |
When was Magic Round first introduced?
The concept was first introduced in 2021 as a whole round of footy was played at the same ground – Suncorp Stadium – across a three-day period.
The Tigers and Knights were the first fixture on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Following this landmark fixture, the Sea Eagles put 50 points on the Broncos on their home patch, while there were also victories for the Rabbitohs, Roosters and Panthers.
