2026 World Club Challenge Confirmed
The 2026 World Club Challenge will proceed as planned, with the Brisbane Broncos confirming their travel to the UK. They are set to face Hull KR in February.
Match Venue and Details
The game is expected to take place at Hull FC’s MKM Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 25,500, nearly twice as large as Hull KR’s home ground, Sewell Group Craven Park.
Scheduling Concerns
The participation of Hull KR in the Las Vegas event in 2026, where they will play Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match on March 1, initially caused some anxiety among organisers. The team is scheduled to travel to the US the weekend after the World Club Challenge.
Confirmed Date
Despite these concerns, the World Club Challenge is set for Thursday, February 19.
"The Broncos have agreed to travel and face Hull KR in February."
"Rovers’ partaking in the Las Vegas extravaganza in 2026 had made organisers nervous about the potential implications for the World Club Challenge."
Author's summary: The 2026 World Club Challenge will go ahead with Brisbane Broncos traveling to the UK to face Hull KR in a February match at Hull FC’s MKM Stadium despite scheduling challenges.