The Warriors have been dealt a relatively tough draw for their 25th NRL season, which will see them play five of last year's playoff teams twice during the 25-round 2019 season.

The Penrose-based side will face Melbourne Storm, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos twice each, but will only meet the St George Illawarra Dragons and the premiership-winning Sydney Roosters once - both in Australia.

The clash against the Dragons is classed as a home game, but will be played during the NRL's 'Magic Round' on May 11 in Brisbane.

The other teams they only play once are the Canterbury Bulldogs, Wests Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels.

Despite the tough draw, the Warriors have been given a relatively easy start to the season, with five of their first six matches against teams who missed out on the finals last season - four of them will be played in New Zealand.

Their opening match will be against the Canterbury Bulldogs on Saturday, March 16, at Mt Smart - the third time since 2009 the Warriors have opened their season at their fortress.