Game Day Guide: Everything you need to know for a historic night!
Your North Queensland Toyota Cowboys are set for a historic night with Jason Taumalolo set to break Johnathan Thurston’s record as the most capped player in the club’s 31-year history.
See all the details you need to know ahead of Friday night’s clash with the Eels!
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE GAME DAY GUIDE
Celebrate a Record Breaker!
Celebrate Cowboy #217 Jason Taumalolo as he becomes the most capped Cowboy of all time and collect a limited-edition Jason Taumalolo record-breaker Poster and mini Jase face cutout.
Cowboys Members can collect theirs from the XXXX Members Bar, while fans heading to the game early can grab a poster or mini Jase face cutout from one of the Cowboys Spirit cheerleaders around the stadium concourse.
Numbers are limited, be one of the first through the gates to grab yours!
Key Timings
| 6.30pm | Gates Open |
| 6.45pm | Pre-Game Show |
| Toyota Mini League | |
| Mother Mullet Cam | |
| 8.00pm | NRL kick-off - Cowboys v Eels |
| 8.40pm | NRL half-time |
| Toyota Torpedo | |
| TAFE Queensland Light Show | |
| Townsville Bulletin Fan Cam | |
| 8.55pm | NRL second half |
| 9.35pm | NRL full time |
| McDonald's Player of the Match |
XXXX Cowboys Members Bar
Cowboys Members are invited to come along to the XXXX Cowboys Members Bar. For this weekend, head down to the City View Bar in the Western Grandstand.
This week, Cowboys Members heading to the XXXX Members Bar can get best access to the limited-edition Jason Taumalolo record-breaker Poster and mini Jase Face Cutout
Open from 6.30pm, head down and get in the game day spirit!
Make great things happen with TAFE Queensland!
Head to the Northern Tail to experience TAFE Queensland’s interactive activations, showcasing the diverse courses and career pathways available, from trade skills to creative industries. Step in, get involved and see how you can start making great things happen with TAFE Queensland.
See the Membership Team
For the 2026 season, the Cowboys membership team will be at the ticket windows at Gate A and Gate D.
Visit the membership team to discuss your membership requirements, collect your members lanyard and take advantage of some great giveaways.
The Cowboys Leagues Club Stampede
Join the famous Cowboys Stampede, led by the Townsville Drum Collective! Assemble at the Flinders Street entrance of the Club, then march united to Queensland Country Bank Stadium for the absolute best way to start your game day.
Departing from: Cowboys Leagues Club (Flinders St)
Assemble: 6:45pm | Depart: 7:00pm
50-50 Charity Raffle
Our 50-50 Charity Raffle, presented by Green Energy Technologies is back for season 2026 and on Thursday you could win $10k guaranteed!
Don't miss your chance to support our community programs and be in with a chance to win a huge cash prize.
Tickets on sale in stadium and online till the end of half-time (NRL game) .
Cowboys Team Shop - Game Day Special
For this week's Game Day Special save up to $40 with a footy shorts double! Grab any two pairs of 2026 playing shorts for $120!
Available in-store and at the game on Friday 8 May.
Official Post-Match Function
See the Player of the Match and members of the playing squad at the Cowboys Leagues Club official post-match function!
