Where the magic happens.

While Brisbane hosts Magic Round, the Beer Footy & Food Festival will deliver Sydney fans two days of rugby league, craft beer and festival atmosphere at historic North Sydney Oval.

Featuring:

The Beer Mile – A World Record Attempt

The crowd-favourite Beer Mile returns after making its debut at last year’s festival, where more than 5,500 fans packed the hill at North Sydney Oval to witness what is believed to be the second-largest crowd ever to watch a Beer Mile race anywhere in the world.J oin us as we aim to smash the current record crowd of 6,200 and set a new world benchmark for the Beer Mile!

The Reggies

Making its debut in 2026 is The Reggies, a dedicated fan section inspired by legendary rugby league character Reg Regan. Think the Ritchies — but with less style and a lot more hair.

Fans can purchase a special Reggies Ticket, which includes the obligatory black mullet wig, fake moustache and “Bring Back the Biff” t-shirt, transforming the iconic ground into what organisers hope will become a full-blown mullet army of old-school rugby league fans.

Food, Anyone?

The festival is expanding into neighbouring St Leonards Park this year with the introduction of the Billy “Eats” Moore Food Precinct. The precinct will become the festival’s central hub, where fans can enjoy great food and drinks with entertainment for days.

Oh… and Yep, There’ll Be Some Footy Too

Amongst all the beer, food and festival antics, there will also be two full days of top-flight rugby league.

Saturday – May 16

Game 1 – Penrith Panthers v Western Suburbs Magpies Game 2 – Newcastle Knights v Newtown Jets Main Game – North Sydney Bears v Sydney Roosters

Sunday – May 17

Game 1 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles Game 2 – New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm Game 3 – St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels

Fans can enjoy the games the way footy was meant to be watched — from the hill, with a cold beer in hand and something good to eat.