The Broncos and Dolphins have locked in an NRL double header at Suncorp Stadium

The Broncos and Dolphins will create Australian sporting history with a one-day NRL epic that could attract up to 100,000 fans to Suncorp Stadium.

The Broncos and Dolphins will create Australian sporting history with a one-day Suncorp Stadium epic that will inject millions into Brisbane’s economy and attract up to 100,000 fans.

In the lead-up to next week’s sold-out Magic Round, this masthead can confirm Brisbane’s NRL teams will play separate matches at The Cauldron on the same day in June with entirely different crowds.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred last month forced the Dolphins’ round 1 home game with South Sydney to be rescheduled to round 17, creating a clash with the Broncos.

A fortnight ago this masthead revealed plans to stage a double-event extravaganza and on Wednesday the Dolphins received permission to play their June 28 match at the newly-scheduled time of 7.50pm.

Up to 100,000 fans could attend a Suncorp Stadium double header in Round 17. Picture NRL photos

The Broncos-Warriors NRL game will kick off at the original time of 3pm.

The expected 45-50,000-strong crowd for the Broncos game will be cleared out and the stadium turned over before accepting a new crowd for the Dolphins-Rabbitohs game.

While Magic Round hosts up to three games per day, only about 50,000 fans can attend each day given it is a single ticket.

Fans will need tickets for both of the June 28 games if they wish to attend the two events and the nearby Caxton Street precinct is expected to be heaving for the history-making day.

“We want to thank the NRL, Suncorp Stadium, host broadcaster Fox League and the Rabbitohs and Broncos for having the vision to make this unique set of circumstances into a history-making reality,” Dolphins CEO Terry Reader said.

Caxton Street will be pumping for the huge event. Photo: Steve Pohlner

“We don’t believe a major stadium in Australia has ever been turned around in the one day for two events of this size before.

“It is going to turn the Caxton Street precinct into a carnival for the entire day where fans can enjoy either event, or go the whole way and purchase tickets to both.”

Fans attending the Broncos-Warriors game will have to vacate the stadium within an hour of full-time.

Stadium colours, sponsor assets and dressing room signage will all be changed in that time before the new crowd begins entering the ground.

Broncos and Dolphins members will retain their usual seating.

Suncorp Stadium general manager Alan Graham said the stadium was up to the challenge.

The Dolphins are hoping to give their fans something to cheer about. Picture NRL Photos

“Here at Suncorp Stadium we are always ready to take on big and unique challenges,” he said.

“Magic Round, floods and world title fights are just a few examples. We’ve got the team and the appetite to take on the next big one by turning the venue around for these back-to-back blockbusters.

“I am so grateful to our staff and all stakeholders and suppliers who have all adopted a ‘can do’ approach to make this event a great experience for so many NRL fans.”

Originally published as The Broncos and Dolphins have locked in an NRL double header at Suncorp Stadium