Hull KR's Ambitious World Club Challenge Promise
MKM Stadium Confirmed as Venue
Details for the 2026 World Club Challenge have been finalized. Hull KR intends to host the biggest rugby league event ever held in the City of Hull, with the match scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at MKM Stadium. This will be the first World Club Challenge fixture ever played in Hull.
Matchup Between Champions
The game will feature the treble-winning Hull KR Rovers against the NRL champions Brisbane Broncos. In 2025, Willie Peters’ Rovers achieved a historic clean sweep of trophies, securing the League Leaders’ Shield, Challenge Cup, and Super League title. Meanwhile, Brisbane Broncos ended a 19-year wait for a title under Michael Maguire, with a thrilling 26-22 victory over Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final.
Club Leadership on the Event
“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,” said Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin.
Upcoming Exciting Schedule for Hull KR
February promises to be a historic month for Hull KR, starting with the World Club Challenge. The club’s title defense in the Super League Round One will follow, along with a trip to Las Vegas for the 'Battle of Yorkshire' a week later, taking the Robins onto the global stage.
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