Hull KR Confirm World Club Challenge Details for 2026
Hull KR has announced the details for the 2026 World Club Challenge, promising the largest rugby league event ever hosted in the City of Hull. The match will feature Hull KR, who clinched a treble in 2025, against the Brisbane Broncos, NRL champions.
Event Information
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Location: MKM Stadium, Hull
- Teams: Hull KR (Super League treble winners) vs Brisbane Broncos (NRL champions)
Season Highlights
Willie Peters' Hull KR team completed an extraordinary 2025 season by winning the League Leaders’ Shield, Challenge Cup, and Super League title.
Brisbane Broncos, led by Michael Maguire, secured their first championship in 19 years with a thrilling 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.” – Paul Lakin, Hull KR Chief Executive
“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.” – Paul Lakin
Author's summary: Hull KR will host the first-ever World Club Challenge in Hull at MKM Stadium in 2026, showcasing a historic clash between treble-winning Rovers and NRL champions Broncos.