The Witzer Pre-Season Challenge returns in 2026 to give footy fans a first look at how their favourite team is tracking after putting in the hard yards on the training track.
Kicking off on Saturday, February 7 with a double-header in Dragons territory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, the Pre-Season Challenge promises plenty of fast-paced action and big hits as players get the chance to try out new moves and new combinations.
In Round 2 the Raiders head to their spiritual home at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan to face the Storm while Henson Park in Newtown roars to life with the Sharks and Eels facing off.
Round 3 features a double-header at the iconic Leichhardt Oval with hometown heroes Wests Tigers playing the Panthers after the Warriors and Dolphins clash.
2026 Pre-Season Challenge
Round One
Saturday, February 7
Bulldogs vs Cowboys @ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Fox) 5:30pm
Dragons vs Knights @ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Fox) 7:30pm
Round Two
Thursday, February 12
Dolphins vs Titans @ Kayo Stadium (Fox) 8:00pm (AEDT) 7:00pm (local time)
Friday, February 13
Raiders vs Storm @ Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan (Fox) 5:30pm
Cowboys vs Panthers BB Print Stadium, Mackay (Fox) 8:00pm (AEDT), 7:00pm (local time)
Saturday, February 14
Warriors vs Sea Eagles @ Mclean Park, Napier (Fox) 1:40pm (AEDT), 3:40pm (local time)
Wests Tigers vs Roosters @ McDonald Jones Stadium (Fox) 3:50pm
Knights vs Bulldogs @ McDonald Jones Stadium (Fox) 6:00pm
Dragons vs Rabbitohs @ WIN Stadium (Fox) 8:10pm
Sunday, February 15
Sharks vs Eels @ Henson Park (Fox) 6:00pm
Round Three
Friday, February 20
Warriors vs Dolphins @ Leichhardt Oval (Fox) 6:00pm
Wests Tigers vs Panthers @ Leichhardt Oval (Fox) 8:10pm
Saturday, February 21
Sharks vs Raiders @ Polytec Stadium, Gosford (Fox) 3:50pm
Roosters vs Eels @ Polytec Stadium, Gosford (Fox) 6:00pm
Storm vs Titans @ Sunshine Coast Stadium (Fox) 8:10pm (AEDT), 7:10pm (local time)
Sunday, February 22
Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles @ Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee (Fox) 4:00pm
