South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs will host the afternoon and evening matches on Saturday, March 10.
Rugby league will be the first rectangular sport played at the stadium. Only a one-day international between Australia and England on January 28 could stop the NRL staging the first sports event at the venue.
Cricket Australia and the WA Cricket Association still hope to play the match at the stadium.
Last month it was revealed the NRL was lining up the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs for the double-header. Their opposition will be confirmed when the 2018 draw is released.
The 2018 AFL season is scheduled to start on March 22, almost two weeks after the NRL campaign kicks off.
The NRL had been investigating staging its two-day Nines festival at the stadium in February but the tournament was cancelled because of a crowded schedule, with the World Cup being played in Australia this year.
The State Government said the event was the third part of an NRL sponsorship deal which includes a World Cup double-header at nib Stadium on November 12 and game two of the 2019 State of Origin series at Perth Stadium.
Source: NRL beats AFL to Perth Stadium opening, with rugby league double-header set for March 10 | Perth Now
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