The NRL has unveiled a new-look draw for the first two rounds of the competition's resumption, with a heavyweight clash between the Broncos and the Eels to kick things off on Thursday May 28.
It will be the most eagerly anticipated Round 3 clash in NRL history, beamed into living rooms of sports hungry fans in prime time.
That match will be followed by a Queensland derby in Friday's 6pm game and then the rivalry clash between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs as Latrell Mitchell takes on the club he helped win the last two premierships.
The Sunday afternoon clash will feature two unbeaten sides as the Panthers attempt to continue their hot start without suspended star Nathan Cleary up against the Newcastle Knights.
While the schedule has been released for the first two rounds of the competition's resumption, venues for each fixture are still yet to be announced.
The Broncos will play their second straight Thursday night game in Round 4, with a test of their premiership credentials coming in the form of a big clash with premiers the Roosters.
The Storm will clash with the Rabbitohs in the Friday night game and the Raiders will face the Knights in the Sunday afternoon game.
Scroll below for all 16 fixtures in the schedule for Round 3 and Round 4.
ROUND 3
Thursday, May 28
Broncos vs Eels, 7.50pm
Friday, May 29
Cowboys vs Titans, 6pm
Roosters vs Rabbitohs, 7.55pm
Saturday, May 30
Warriors vs Dragons, 3pm
Sharks vs Wests Tigers, 5.30pm
Storm vs Raiders, 7.35pm
Sunday, May 31
Panthers vs Knights, 4.05pm
Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs, 6.30pm
ROUND 4
Thursday, June 4
Broncos vs Roosters, 7.50pm
Friday, June 5
Panthers vs Warriors, 6pm
Storm vs Rabbitohs, 7.55pm
Saturday, June 6
Eels vs Sea Eagles, 5.30pm
Cowboys vs Sharks, 7.35pm
Sunday, June 7
Raiders vs Knights, 4.05pm
Titans vs Wests Tigers, 6.30pm
Monday, June 8
Bulldogs vs Dragons, 4.05pm
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