Rugby league legends to clash in debut charity match for Lifeline
The inaugural League Legends Game on 21 February will pit NSW against Queensland in a state rivalry match at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Why it matters
A major event honouring rugby league's greatest players while raising funds and awareness for Lifeline's suicide prevention work.
Key facts
- Sunday, 21 February 2027
- Match date
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Venue
- Seven and 7plus in prime-time
- Broadcast
- 2.38 million viewers, $1.1 million raised
- AFL Legends precedent
- Former greats including Smith, Thurston, Lockyer, Cronk and potentially Greg Inglis, Brent Tate, Matt Scott, Nate Myles, Paul Gallen and Greg Bird will represent New South Wales or Queensland.
- The match airs on Seven and 7plus on Sunday, 21 February 2027.
- Sports Entertainment Group is running the event, which aims to raise funds and awareness for Lifeline's suicide prevention work.
- Line-ups are still being decided.
