The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ 2025 schedule has been officially announced, with the Club’s 90-Year Anniversary featuring historic blockbusters and bringing Members and supporters one of the biggest seasons in history.
Across the 27-week schedule, Cameron Ciraldo’s side will be primed to improve on their breakout season in 2024, where they will play half the competition twice and half of the competition once over 24 matches, with three byes.
The Bulldogs play the following teams twice: Dragons, Titans, Eels, Sharks, Rabbitohs, Broncos, Roosters and Panthers.
The Bulldogs play the following teams once: Knights, Raiders, Dolphins, Cowboys, Sea Eagles, Tigers, Warriors, Storm.
The Bulldogs have the bye in Round 6, Round 13 and Round 16.
Members and supporters will be treated to four Thursday, five Friday, seven Saturday, seven Sunday and one Monday match, in what is one of the most balanced schedules in recent history.
A majority of matches will be in Sydney (with one TBC), while away trips to Brisbane (Round 8 and Round 9), Canberra (Round 10), Townsville (Round 19), and Melbourne (Round 25) will mean minimal travel.
All Members receive discounts when purchasing tickets to selected away matches.
After starting their campaign at Kogarah against the Dragons, the Bulldogs will kick-off the Club’s 90-Year celebrations at Belmore Sports Ground in Round 2, where they will face off against the Titans in the first home match of the season.
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A Sunday afternoon blockbuster against fierce rivals Parramatta at Commbank Stadium follows, before Accor Stadium hosts Multicultural Round, with the Bulldogs taking on the Newcastle Knights in what is expected to be another day of celebration and action on the field.
Following the side’s first bye, the annual Good Friday clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs – which the Bulldogs will host – will once again be played at Accor Stadium at the traditional time of 4:00pm on Friday, April 18.
Back-to-back weekends in Brisbane sees the Bulldogs face the Broncos during ANZAC Round and a return match against the Titans in Magic Round before a road trip to Canberra ahead of the side’s second bye in Round 14.
Another chapter in the King’s Birthday story will once again be written on Monday, June 9 at Accor Stadium when we face the Eels in one of the biggest games of the season.
The following Sunday will see the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs face off on a Sunday afternoon blockbuster back at Accor, with Ticketed Members given reciprocal access to the match!
After their final bye in Round 16, the Bulldogs head west to face the Panthers and battle the Broncos - our first NRL x NRLW double header! - once more, before heading to far north Queensland to take on the Cowboys.
Blockbuster matches against the Dragons and cross-town rivals Manly follow, before hosting the NRL’s Indigenous Round (split across two weekends) against the New Zealand Warriors.
The 2025 regular season concludes with matches against the final four teams of the 2024 season in the Roosters, Storm, Panthers and Sharks, with the last two matches at Accor Stadium.
The Must-See Games of 2025
Belmore Opening Home Blockbuster
Once again, the Bulldogs’ spiritual home, Belmore Sports Ground, will host the first home game of the season in Round 2.
The Bulldogs face off against the Gold Coast Titans in what will no doubt be one of the most anticipated matches in 2025.
Of course, all Ticketed Members will have access to the Annual Belmore Sports Ground match to their Membership – but with a growth in Membership, Kennel and Blue Zone Members who want to attend the Round 2 match must activate their Membership! More details will come in the following weeks.
Multicultural Round at Accor Stadium
One of the highlights of the NRL calendar year, Multicultural Round is a united display of the Club’s diverse playing roster, staff and of course, Membership and fanbase.
We’ll be hosting at Accor Stadium against the Newcastle Knights, so
be sure to celebrate Multicultural Round and guarantee your place with Ticketed Membership.
Good Friday vs Rabbitohs
The Good Friday tradition continues in 2025, and the Bulldogs will claim hosting rights at Accor Stadium when they take on rivals the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the family-friendly time of 4:00pm!
All Ticketed Members will have access to our annual Good Friday match and the return match at Accor in Round 15, with Ticketed Membership Packages available here!
Magic Round
The carnival atmosphere of Magic Round will be bringing plenty of life and energy to Brisbane, and in 2025 your Bulldogs will face off against the Gold Coast Titans!
With eight matches across three days, Magic Round is the perfect event for lovers of footy, and Bulldogs Members and fans will get to see their side run out at Suncorp Stadium at 1:50pm on Sunday afternoon.
Members and supporters can receive exclusive access to pre-sale tickets for NRL Major Events in 2025 with an NRL Account. Join the NRL Waitlist today!
King’s Birthday vs Eels
There’s no better way to end the long weekend than with a blockbusting match against our fiercest rivals!
After over 45,000 Members and supporters saw us claim a famous victory against the Parramatta Eels last season, there’s bound to be a bumper crowd at Accor Stadium in 2025!
Celebrating 30 Years Since the 1995 Premiership
Coinciding with the Club’s 90-Year celebrations, the Bulldogs will host the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in honour of the 30-year anniversary of the unforgettable 1995 Premiership triumph.
The Blue and White will be keen on replicating the ‘95 side’s famous 17-4 victory against the Sea Eagles on the same patch of grass 30 years later - with a venue to be confirmed soon!
NRL Ticketed Membership Packages
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Bulldogs 2025 NRL Draw
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| Round | Opponent | Venue | Date | Kick-Off Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Season Challenge 1 | Wests Tigers | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Away) | Sunday February 16 | 5:30pm |
| Pre-Season Challenge 2 | Brisbane Broncos | Kayo Stadium (Away) | Saturday February 22 | 5:30pm |
| 1 | St George Illawarra Dragons | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Away) | Saturday March 8 | 5:30pm |
| 2 | Gold Coast Titans | Belmore Sports Ground (Home) | Sunday March 16 | 6:15pm |
| 3 | Parramatta Eels | CommBank Stadium (Away) | Sunday March 23 | 4:05pm |
| 4 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | Sharks Stadium (Away) | Saturday March 29 | 7:35pm |
| 5 - Multicultural Round | Newcastle Knights | Accor Stadium (Home) | Sunday April 6 | 6:15pm |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - |
| 7 - Good Friday | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium (Home) | Friday April 18 | 4:05pm |
| 8 - ANZAC Round | Brisbane Broncos | Suncorp Stadium (Away) | Thursday April 24 | 7:50pm |
| 9 - Magic Round | Gold Coast Titans | Suncorp Stadium (Away) | Sunday May 4 | 1:50pm |
| 10 - Women in League Round | Canberra Raiders | GIO Stadium (Away) | Saturday May 10 | 3:00pm |
| 11 | Sydney Roosters | Accor Stadium (Home) | Friday May 16 | 8:00pm |
| 12 | Dolphins | Accor Stadium (Home) | Thursday May 22 | 7:50pm |
| 13 | Bye | - | - | - |
| 14 - King's Birthday | Parramatta Eels | Accor Stadium (Home) | Monday June 9 | 4:00pm |
| 15 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium (Away) | Sunday June 15 | 4:05pm |
| 16 | Bye | - | - | - |
| 17 - Beanie for Brain Cancer Round | Penrith Panthers | CommBank Stadium (Away) | Thursday June 26 | 7:50pm |
| 18 - NRLW Double Header | Brisbane Broncos | Accor Stadium (Home) | Friday July 4 | 8:00pm |
| 19 | North Queensland Cowboys | Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Away) | Saturday July 12 | 7:35pm |
| 20 - NRLW Double Header | St George Illawarra Dragons | Accor Stadium (Home) | Saturday July 19 | 5:30pm |
| 21 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | TBC (Home) | Sunday July 27 | 4:05pm |
| 22 | Wests Tigers | CommBank Stadium (Away) | Sunday August 3 | 2:00pm |
| 23 - Indigenous Round + NRLW Double Header |
New Zealand Warriors | Accor Stadium (Home) | Saturday August 9 | 7:35pm |
| 24 -Indigenous Round | Sydney Roosters | Allianz Stadium (Away) | Friday August 15 | 8:00pm |
| 25 - Footy Country Round | Melbourne Storm | AAMI Park (Away) | Friday August 22 | 8:00pm |
| 26 | Penrith Panthers | Accor Stadium (Home) | Thursday August 28 | 7:50pm |
| 27 - NRLW Double Header | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | Accor Stadium (Home) | Saturday September 6 | 7:35pm |
