World Club Challenge 2026 Venue and Date Confirmed
Hull KR will face Brisbane Broncos in the 2026 World Club Challenge, marking the first time this prestigious match will be hosted in Hull. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 19.
Event Significance
Hull KR promises this will be the biggest rugby league event the City of Hull has ever hosted, attracting fans from the city, region, and beyond. This match will feature two of the world’s top rugby league teams.
Teams' Recent Achievements
- Hull KR, led by Willie Peters, completed a historic treble in 2025, winning the League Leaders’ Shield, Challenge Cup, and Super League title.
- Brisbane Broncos, under coach Michael Maguire, won their first NRL title in 19 years with a 26-22 victory over Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final.
Statements from Hull KR Leadership
“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."
Looking Ahead
February 2026 is poised to be a landmark month for Hull KR, combining a home World Club Challenge match with a high-profile international clash in Las Vegas shortly thereafter.
Author's Summary: The 2026 World Club Challenge will be a historic and thrilling rugby league event in Hull, featuring champion teams Hull KR and Brisbane Broncos, highlighting February as a milestone month for the club.