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NRL and AFL 2026 — Gold Coast Accommodation for Footy Season

  • Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
  • May 2
  • 4 min read

Updated: May 7


Watching the footy on the Gold Coast? Stay in Burleigh from $145/night. Clean rooms, free parking, outdoor pool, and local pubs showing every game.


Whether you are here for the Broncos, the Titans, or just want a long weekend on the Coast with the footy on — we have got you sorted.


The 2026 footy season is well underway. The NRL is into Round 9 with the Broncos facing the Roosters at Allianz Stadium this Saturday — Reece Walsh returning from injury. The AFL is into Round 8 with the Sydney Swans looking like the team to beat after a strong start. Brisbane Lions are defending back-to-back flags. It is shaping up as a big season.


If you are planning a Gold Coast trip around the footy — whether it is a Titans home game, a long weekend watching the matches at a local pub, or just a break with the footy on in the background — Burleigh Gold Coast Motel is your base. From $145/night, 5-min walk to the beach, and locals who know where to watch every game.

Friends celebrating at a Gold Coast restaurant — NRL and AFL 2026 footy season accommodation at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel from $145 per night

NRL 2026 — What to Watch


The 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership runs 27 rounds with the top 8 progressing to finals. Grand Final is in late September/October. Key storylines so far:

  • Brisbane Broncos — Reece Walsh back from a facial fracture in Round 9. One of the most-watched teams in Queensland. broncos.com.au

  • Gold Coast Titans — your local NRL team. Playing at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina, 20 minutes from our door. titans.com.au

  • Sydney Roosters — four wins in a row heading into Round 9, chasing a strong top-four finish

  • Melbourne Storm — always a finals contender, always dangerous



Gold Coast Titans Home Games — Book Early


Cbus Super Stadium is in Robina — about 20 minutes from our motel. Take Route 765 from our door to Robina station and walk from there. No parking dramas, no driving after a big night.

Titans home game weekends fill our rooms fast — especially Friday and Saturday nights. If you are planning a Titans trip, lock in your accommodation early. Titans tickets here.


AFL 2026 — What to Watch


The 2026 AFL season runs to 26 September with the Grand Final at the MCG. Big changes this year — a new wildcard finals system means the top 10 teams now make finals, adding extra weeks of meaningful footy. Key storylines:

  • Brisbane Lions — defending back-to-back premierships. The whole of Queensland is watching. lions.com.au

  • Sydney Swans — strong early form, looking like genuine flag contenders

  • Gold Coast Suns — playing home games at People First Stadium in Carrara, 25 minutes from us. goldcoastsuns.com.au

  • Collingwood, Essendon, Carlton — the Victorian heavyweights always bring their fans north when they play at Carrara



Gold Coast Suns Home Games — Carrara


People First Stadium at Carrara is about 25 minutes from the motel. When the big Victorian clubs come to town — Collingwood, Essendon, Carlton — the atmosphere is genuinely great and the stadium fills up. Worth planning a trip around.

Drive or take public transport. Route 700 connects Burleigh to Surfers Paradise and you can connect from there.


Where to Watch the Footy in Burleigh


No game on locally? Every pub and bar in Burleigh has the footy on. Here are the best spots walking distance from the motel:

  • Club Burleigh — multiple screens, cold beers, good value meals. Right on the Gold Coast Highway

  • North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club — ocean views, cold beers, screens showing the game. Hard to beat for atmosphere

  • Burleigh Pavilion — beachfront bar. More vibe than sports pub but usually showing big games

  • Local RSLs and sports clubs — always a good option for a relaxed game day


Key Footy Dates 2026


  • NRL season — runs now through to Grand Final, late September/October 2026

  • AFL season — runs now through to Grand Final, 26 September 2026

  • NRL finals — top 8 teams, September 2026

  • AFL finals — new wildcard system, top 10 teams, September 2026

  • State of Origin — Queensland vs NSW. Always fills the pubs

  • Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro — WSL surfing at Snapper Rocks every May. 15 minutes from our door


Finals weekends and State of Origin nights fill our rooms fast. Book early if you are planning around these dates. See our Budget Gold Coast Accommodation 2026 guide for all major event dates.


Why Stay in Burleigh for the Footy


  • Central location — easy access to Cbus Super Stadium (Titans) and People First Stadium (Suns)

  • Local pubs showing every game within walking distance

  • From $145/night — way cheaper than staying near the stadiums

  • Free parking — drive to the game or leave the car and take the bus

  • Beach 5-min walk — recover from the night before with a morning swim

  • Outdoor pool — cool off after a long afternoon at the game

  • No booking fees when you book direct



Our Rooms


  • Double Room — sleeps 2 — from $145/night. Ideal for couples

  • Triple Room — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Good for mates trips

  • Quad Room — sleeps 4 — from $185/night. Groups sorted

  • Family Room — sleeps 5 — from $205/night

  • Interconnecting Rooms — sleeps 6 — from $300/night. Two rooms, two bathrooms


All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, private ensuite, and free parking subject to availability. View all rooms →


Book Your Footy Weekend Stay


Finals weekends and big game nights fill up fast. If you know your dates — lock them in now. Best price guaranteed when you book direct.


Or call us on (07) 5576 3211 to book over the phone.


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