Where to Watch NRL Magic Round 2026 & State of Origin in Perth

You don’t need to fly to Brisbane for Magic Round. You don’t need a seat in Sydney, Melbourne or Suncorp for Origin. You just need a pub or bar with big screens, cold drinks, proper food and a crowd that knows exactly when to get loud.

Whether you’re a Dolphins fan, Broncos loyalist, Storm supporter, Blues backer, Maroons die-hard, or just someone who enjoys a pub full of people yelling at the TV with you, these are some of the best Perth spots to watch NRL Magic Round and State of Origin in 2026.

🏉 NRL Magic Round 2026 at Suncorp Stadium

Thu 14 May

Women’s State of Origin Game II — Queensland Maroons v NSW Blues

Fri 15 May

Sharks v Bulldogs · Rabbitohs v Dolphins — 4pm & 6pm

Sat 16 May

Tigers v Sea Eagles · Roosters v Cowboys · Eels v Storm — 1pm, 3:30pm & 5:45pm

Sun 17 May

Titans v Knights · Warriors v Broncos · Panthers v Dragons — 12pm, 2:05pm & 4:25pm

⚡ Ampol State of Origin 2026

Wed 27 May

Game I — NSW Blues v QLD Maroons · Accor Stadium, Sydney · Kick-off 6:05pm Perth time

Wed 17 Jun

Game II — QLD Maroons v NSW Blues · MCG, Melbourne · Kick-off 6:05pm Perth time

Wed 8 Jul

Game III — QLD Maroons v NSW Blues · Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane · Kick-off 6:05pm Perth time

The Claremont Hotel is exactly the kind of western suburbs pub that makes a big footy session feel easy. Newly restored, full of character and sitting right on Bay View Terrace.

For Magic Round, The Claremont works beautifully because the weekend timing is made for Perth. Friday’s double-header is basically asking for a post-work burger and beer. Saturday’s triple-header starts at 1pm, which means you can get in early, claim a good spot and let the afternoon roll through Eels v Storm without ever needing to check the couch score from home.

State of Origin is where The Claremont becomes even stronger. The pub is showing NRL, NRLW, State of Origin and the biggest internationals live and loud all season, so all three Origin games are an easy lock. The games are especially good for after-work bookings — just enough time to get the crew in, order properly and be settled before kick-off.

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Victoria Park Hotel is one of those pubs that makes sport feel like part of the local rhythm. It has that warm heritage feel out front, a proper sports bar when you want the action live and loud, and The Park beer garden out back for anyone who wants a little fresh air between games.

For Magic Round, the sports bar is the play. There are plenty of screens, the team can help keep eyes across different games, and there’s pool if you need something to do between kick-offs. It’s a strong pick for groups because it doesn’t force everyone into one kind of footy day — the die-hards can stay glued to the screens, the casual fans can wander between the beer garden and the bar, and families have the playground and kid-friendly setup working in their favour.

Origin nights at Victoria Park Hotel have that classic local-pub energy: cold pints, pub feeds, a room that gets louder every time Queensland or New South Wales gets close to the line, and enough space to make a Wednesday night feel like a proper event. If you’re south-east of the city and don’t want to fight the CBD after work, this is a very easy place to call home for all three games.

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The Guildford Hotel brings something a little different to a rugby league night: heritage, smoke, character and a ridiculous amount of charm.

For Magic Round, The Guildford is a brilliant pick if your idea of a long session involves more than just staring at a screen. There are live sports across the pub, plenty of spaces to settle in, and the food is exactly what you want for a back-to-back footy weekend: smoked meats from the in-house smoker, sharing plates, burgers, skewers and proper pub classics. The Hall is especially handy for bigger groups, with a covered extension to the beer garden that feels made for game-day watching.

State of Origin at The Guildford has big “settle in and stay a while” energy. It’s close to the station, it’s great for groups coming from the eastern suburbs or Swan Valley side of town, and it has enough personality to make all three Wednesday nights feel like a real occasion. Book early, order something smoky, and prepare to become very emotionally invested in a game you definitely said you were watching “casually.”

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Civic Hotel is an Inglewood icon with proper old-school pub bones.

For Magic Round, The Civic is a strong northside pick. It shows NRL live and loud all season, with large TVs, a beer garden, pool tables and plenty of space to bring the crew. Friday’s double-header is a no-brainer after work, but Saturday might be the sweet spot here: get in for the 1pm kick-off, stay through Roosters v Cowboys, then let Eels v Storm carry you into the evening. If the night keeps moving after the final whistle, well, The Civic has never struggled with that.

For State of Origin, The Civic has all the essentials: big screens, cold drinks, hearty pub food and a crowd that knows how to make noise when the game demands it. It’s also a great option if your group wants a proper pub rather than something too shiny. This is Beaufort Street footy watching with character — and that’s exactly the point.

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BrewDog Perth is built for anyone who wants their NRL with craft beer, wings and a bit of chaos.

For Magic Round, this might be one of the easiest all-day options in Perth. The big screens are there. The beer list is there. The legendary wings and burgers are very much there. And because the Saturday games run from 1pm to early evening Perth time, BrewDog gives you the kind of setup where a casual arvo watch can become a full group session without anyone pretending they didn’t see it coming.

State of Origin at BrewDog is made for bigger crews. It’s lively, beer-led, casual and built around people who want to actually watch the game while still having a fun night around it. If you’re planning Game I after work, Game II with mates, or Game III as a potential decider blowout, this is a strong West Perth choice — especially if your group believes a footy night should involve at least one round of wings.

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The Globe is one of Perth’s oldest remaining pubs, reimagined for the CBD crowd without losing the character that makes it special. 

Magic Round at The Globe is all about convenience. Friday’s 4pm and 6pm games are practically designed for the CBD knock-off crowd — leave the laptop, find the crew, order a pint and let the weekend begin with Sharks v Bulldogs and Rabbitohs v Dolphins. Saturday’s triple-header is just as good if you want to make a full afternoon of it in the beer garden while keeping the footy close.

For Origin, The Globe is a smart city base. All three games kick off at 6:05pm Perth time, which means there is no awkward gap between work and the first whistle. You can book a table, order from your phone so you don’t miss the key moments, and watch the room slowly pick a side as the game gets tighter. If you need a central bar that keeps things social but still takes the sport seriously, The Globe is an easy answer.

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Quarter Acre Hotel is the Applecross pub that feels like someone turned the great Australian backyard into a place where you can order a proper feed and watch the footy. Inspired by the classic quarter-acre block, it has alfresco seating, garden vibes, a relaxed neighbourhood feel and exactly the sort of easygoing energy that works for a long Magic Round afternoon.

For Magic Round, Quarter Acre is a great south-of-the-river choice. The whole weekend can be built around classic pub fare, a few cold drinks and the kind of relaxed Applecross atmosphere that makes it very hard to leave early.

For State of Origin, Quarter Acre is ideal if you want the game without the city scramble. It’s local, comfortable, social and strong for groups who want dinner with their footy. Game I, Game II and Game III all sit perfectly in that early-evening Perth window — book the table, get in before kick-off, and let the Blues and Maroons spike everyone’s blood pressure from there.

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Raffles Hotel is a Perth icon for a reason. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River in Applecross, this art-deco inspired pub has been part of the city’s story since 1896 — and when big sport is on, that riverside setting gives the whole night a little extra polish.

For Magic Round, Raffles is the scenic pick. The alfresco beer garden is made for live sport, and the food offering leans into pub classics with a modern Italian twist, which makes it a strong choice if your group wants something a little more elevated than a standard footy feed. Saturday’s triple-header is the dream booking here: lunch, drinks, river views and three games rolling through the afternoon.

State of Origin at Raffles has a slightly different feel to the louder sports-bar options — still energetic, still live sport, still plenty of room for passionate Maroons and Blues fans — but with that Applecross riverside atmosphere wrapped around it. If you want Origin night to feel like a proper midweek occasion, not just a quick screen-and-schooner situation, Raffles is the one to book.

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Magic Round. Three State of Origin games. Eight Perth pubs and bars ready to make every kick-off feel like the main event.

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