Redcliffe Dolphins 2025 Hostplus Cup Draw

Photo: Courtesy of QRL/Zain Mohammed

The Dolphins will face Norths Devils in a Grand Final rematch during the opening round of the 2025 Hostplus Cup season.

The round one clash, at Bishop Park, will be hotly contested as Redcliffe look to avenge their 34-20 Grand Final defeat.

The game will also mark the start of a new era for the Dolphins, who will be guided by Eric Smith for the first time following Ben Te’o’s move to the Brisbane Broncos.

The QRL Hostplus Cup draw was released on December 9. The Redcliffe Dolphins’ first home game is against bayside rivals Wynnum Manly Seagulls on March 22 (1.45pm).

Fans will have eight chances to see their team at Kayo Stadium throughout the 23-round season.

Country Week is locked in for the weekend of July 26-27, with Redcliffe poised to take on the Jets at a venue yet to be announced.

Week one of the 2025 finals series will be played across the weekend of September 6-7, with Kayo Stadium to host the Grand Final on Saturday, September 27.

QRL competitions manager Dave Maiden says: “We have so much to be excited about in 2025. There are rivalry derbies and blockbuster match-ups everywhere you look, particularly in the opening rounds.

“Every week we witness how much this competition means to our clubs and the many communities across Queensland, just by the pure effort alone that our players, coaches and support staff put in on the training paddock and on game day.

“We look forward to supporting the journey of those with NRL aspirations, while also watching the most consistent teams lock horns in the 2025 finals series.”

Redcliffe Dolphins Hostplus Cup Draw 2025

Round 1 (March 9): Dolphins V Devils, Bishop Park, 2.10pm

Round 2 (March 15): Dolphins V Magpies, Marsden State High School, 6pm

Round 3 (March 22): Dolphins V WM Seagulls, Kayo Stadium, 1.45pm

Round 4: BYE

Round 5 (April 5): Dolphins V Clydesdales, Kayo Stadium, 5pm

Round 6 (April 12): Dolphins V Blackhawks, Townsville, 5pm

Round 7 (April 26): Dolphins V Falcons, Kayo Stadium, 5pm

Round 8: No details available

Round 9 (May 17): Dolphins V Tigers, Totally Workwear Stadium, 3pm

Round 10 (May 24): Dolphins V Jets, Kayo Stadium, 5pm

Round 11: BYE

Round 12 (June 8): Dolphins V Hunters, Port Moresby, 3pm

Round 13 (June 14): Dolphins V Capras, Rockhampton, 4pm

Round 14 (June 21): Dolphins V Tweed Seagulls, Kayo Stadium, 4pm

Round 15 (June 29): Dolphins V WM Seagulls, BMD Kougari Oval, 3pm

Round 16: BYE

Round 17 (July 12): Dolphins V Pride, Cairns, 5.30pm

Round 18 (July 19): Dolphins V Magpies, Kayo Stadium, 5pm

Round 19 (July 26): Dolphins V Jets, TBA

Round 20 (August 9): Dolphins V Bears, Gold Coast, 3pm

Round 21 (August 16): Dolphins V Falcons, Sunshine Coast Stadium, 5pm

Round 22 (August 23): Dolphins V Blackhawks, Kayo Stadium, 5pm

Round 23 (August 30): Dolphins V Cutters, Kayo Stadium. Time TBA