[6] The two matches took place on March 2, 2024, and marked the first NRL regular season games held outside Australia and New Zealand.

[12] The day prior to the event, a Colonial Cup match between the national men's teams of the United States and Canada was held.

[14] In July 2024, the NRL announced that the 2025 event would feature the Canberra Raiders, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Auckland Warriors, and Penrith Panthers.

[15][16][17] In addition, the 2025 event will also feature an opening round match of the United Kingdom's Super League with Wigan Warriors facing local rivals Warrington Wolves.

A number of development games are held during the weekend to aid the growth of the United States national rugby league teams.