2026 USARL Schedule Release

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Atlanta Copperheads RLFC Announce 2026 Season Schedule Powered by FairShare

ATLANTA, GA – April 27, 2026 – The Atlanta Copperheads Rugby League Football Club (RLFC) is thrilled to officially unveil its schedule for the highly anticipated 2026 season. Proudly powered by FairShare, the Copperheads are gearing up for an electrifying summer of hard-hitting rugby action, setting their sights on a championship run.

The 2026 campaign kicks off with a massive home opener on May 30th, where the Copperheads will defend their home turf against Jacksonville. Fans can expect a fierce regular season featuring intense divisional matchups against Florida rivals, including back-to-back home games to start the year before hitting the road to face Tampa on June 13.

“We are incredibly excited to get the 2026 season underway and share this journey with our new developing Atlanta fanbase,” said Curtis Goddard CEO of the Copperheads RLFC. “Our roster has been putting in the work all off-season, with their respective Rugby Union Clubs, one of which several Copperheads players come from, Atlanta Old White, are set to play in USAR's club National Semi-Final and Finals weekend." Curtis also said, "Now with the phenomenal support of FairShare behind us, we are ready to make a deep run into August.”

The "powered by FairShare" partnership continues to elevate the Atlanta Copperheads both on and off the field, driving community engagement and supporting the growth of rugby league in the Southeast.

Following the regular season, the team will look to make their mark in the post-season, which begins on July 25 with the Conference Semi-Finals and culminates in the National Championship game on August 29th.

2026 ATLANTA COPPERHEADS SCHEDULE

Regular Season

• May 30: vs. Jacksonville

• June 6: vs. Sarasota

• June 13: @ Tampa

• June 20: @ Jacksonville

• June 27: vs. Tampa

• July 4 Weekend: BYE

• July 11: @ Sarasota

• July 18: BYE

Post-Season

• July 25: Conference Semi-Finals

• August 1: Conference Championship

• August 15: Semi-Finals @ East Champions

• August 29: Championship @ West Champions

About the Atlanta Copperheads RLFC The Atlanta Copperheads are a premier Rugby League Football Club dedicated to bringing highest-levels of club sports through the Copperheads Athletic Club to the Atlanta metropolitan area. Known for their fierce competitiveness and commitment to community building, the Copperheads strive to grow the sport of rugby league across the Southeast, and continue sending their top athletes to the National Team and to Australia to play the game professionally.

Media Contact: Drew Cohen, Marketing & Media Associate, Atlanta Copperheads RLFC drew@copperheadsac.com | +1 (404) 482-2227 | https://copperheadsrlfc.com