North Queensland have endured a turbulent campaign so far as Todd Payten's side have flattered to deceive.
The Cowboys got off to a slow start before recovering with a four-game winning streak to climb up the ladder. However, this positive run proved to be a false dawn as since Round 8 they have won just three matches to fall out of finals contention.
The Sporting News takes a look at North Queensland's 2025 NRL draw below.
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North QLD Cowboys NRL full schedule and results 2025
| Round | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 1 | Sat. March 8 | Sea Eagles 42 def. Cowboys 12 | 7:35pm (AEDT) | 4 Pines Park |
| 2 | Sat. March 15 | Cowboys 12 def. by Sharks 36 | 5:30pm (AEDT) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 3 | Fri. March 21 | Broncos 26 def. Cowboys 16 | 8:05pm (AEDT) | Suncorp Stadium |
| 4 | Sat. March 29 | Cowboys 30 def. Raiders 20 | 5:30pm (AEDT) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 5 | Fri. April 4 | Panthers 18 def. by Cowboys 22 | 6:00pm (AEDT) | CommBank Stadium |
| 6 | Sat. April 12 | Rabbitohs 16 def. by Cowboys 24 | 5:30pm (AEST) | Optus Stadium |
| 7 | - | BYE | - | - |
| 8 | Sat. April 26 | Cowboys 50 def. Titans 18 | 5:30pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 9 | Sat. May 3 | Warriors 30 def. Cowboys 26 | 5:30pm (AEST) | Suncorp Stadium |
| 10 | Sat. May 10 | Cowboys 30 draw Panthers 30 | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 11 | Sat. May 17 | Cowboys 6 def. by Sea Eagles 24 | 5:30pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 12 | - | BYE | - | - |
| 13 | Sat. May 31 | Cowboys 32 def. Tigers 28 | 5:30pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 14 | Fri. June 6 | Storm 38 def. Cowboys 14 | 6:00pm (AEST) | AAMI Park |
| 15 | Sat. June 14 | Cowboys 4 def. by Dolphins 58 | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 16 | Sun. June 22 | Roosters 42 def. Cowboys 8 | 4:05pm (AEST) | Allianz Stadium |
| 17 | Sun. June 29 | Titans 24 def. by Cowboys 30 | 4:05pm (AEST) | Cbus Super Stadium |
| 18 | Sat. July 5 | Cowboys 20 def. by Storm 26 | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 19 | Sat. July 12 | Cowboys 8 def. by Bulldogs 12 | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 20 | Thurs. July 17 | Dolphins 43 def. Cowboys 24 | 7:50pm (AEST) | Suncorp Stadium |
| 21 | Fri. July 25 | Cowboys 38 def. Dragons 32 | 6:00pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 22 | Sun. August 3 | Sharks 32 def. Cowboys 12 | 4:05pm (AEST) | Shark Park |
| 23 | Sun. August 10 | Eels 19 def. Cowboys 18 | 4:05pm (AEST) | CommBank Stadium |
| 24 | Sun. August 17 | Cowboys 38 def. Knights 4 | 4:05pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 25 | Sun. August 24 | Tigers 28 def. by Cowboys 34 | 4:05pm (AEST) | Leichhardt Oval |
| 26 | Sat. August 30 | Cowboys 30 def. by Broncos 38 | 7:35pm (AEST) | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
| 27 | - | BYE | - | - |
When do the Cowboys have bye rounds in 2025?
North Queensland's bye rounds are in Round 7, as well as in Round 12 and Round 27.