World Club Challenge 2026 Venue and Date Confirmed
Hull KR will face Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge next year. This event promises to be the biggest rugby league occasion ever held in the City of Hull.
Match Details
The game between treble winners Hull KR and NRL champions Brisbane Broncos is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026. This will be the first time the World Club Challenge takes place in Hull.
Teams' Recent Success
- Hull KR, led by Willie Peters, achieved a historic treble in 2025 by winning the League Leaders’ Shield, Challenge Cup, and Super League title.
- Brisbane Broncos, under Michael Maguire, ended a 19-year title drought by defeating Melbourne Storm 26-22 in the NRL Grand Final.
Comments from Hull KR's Chief Executive
“With offers from around the world to host the game, we are delighted to bring the Betfred World Club Challenge home to Hull, allowing supporters, not just from the city but the whole region and beyond, the opportunity to see the world’s two best rugby league sides go head-to-head.”
“With Round One of our title defence in the Super League, and a trip to Las Vegas for the ‘Battle of Yorkshire’ a week after the Betfred World Club Challenge, February is set to be the most exciting month in the club's illustrious history as we take the Robins to the global stage.”
Author's Summary
The 2026 World Club Challenge in Hull will feature champion teams Hull KR and Brisbane Broncos, marking a historic first for the city and a thrilling month in rugby league.