The club announced the decision to switch the game to the beachside venue after raising player safety concerns with managing operators Georges River Council.

"This is extremely disappointing and inconvenient for everyone involved," Dragons Chief Executive Brian Johnston said.

"As a club, we believe the condition of the playing surface is not up to the necessary or required standard and we are not prepared to risk injury to our players or the Newcastle Knights by playing at Netstrata Jubilee Oval in its present state.

"I apologise to our members and supporters for any inconvenience caused, but player safety needs to be of the highest priority."

The Dragons confirmed they have requested further discussions with council before the club's opening home game against South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 2.