World Club Challenge 2026
Register for the Priority Window here! Hull KR will host the NRL Premiers, Brisbane Broncos, in the 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge at the MKM Stadium in February.
After a landmark 2025 season where the Robins won their first Betfred Super League Championship, coach Willie Peters’ team will face the Southern Hemisphere’s best—the Brisbane Broncos, winners of the NRL Grand Final.
Historic Clash for Hull KR
This event marks Hull KR's first game against Australian opposition in 40 years. The "Clash of the Champions" brings top players to Hull, including England internationals Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten, Club Captain Elliot Minchella, and dynamic forward Sauaso Sue.
They will compete against Queensland stars like Australian internationals Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan, along with Samoan powerhouse Payne Haas and Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds.
Significance of the Event
This will be the first World Club Challenge match ever held in Hull, where the Robins and Broncos will compete for the title of the world’s best Rugby League club.
To accommodate fans locally and globally, the match will take place at the 25,000-capacity MKM Stadium. Tickets are expected to be very popular, with first access granted to 2026 Hull KR full-season members starting at 12pm on Friday, 14th November.
“Hull KR are set to host NRL Premiers, Brisbane Broncos in the 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge, with the cross-hemisphere showdown taking place at the MKM Stadium in February!”
“This fixture marks a significant milestone for Hull KR who face Australian opposition for the first time in 40 years.”
Author’s summary: The 2026 World Club Challenge at MKM Stadium will be a historic, cross-hemisphere Rugby League clash with Hull KR hosting the reigning NRL champions Brisbane Broncos for the first time in four decades.