2026 World Club Challenge Confirmed
The 2026 World Club Challenge will proceed as planned, with the Brisbane Broncos committed to traveling to the UK.
Match Details
The Broncos will face Hull KR in February. The game is expected to be held at Hull FC’s MKM Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,500, nearly twice that of Hull KR’s home ground, Sewell Group Craven Park.
Concerns Around Scheduling
Hull KR's participation in the 2026 Las Vegas event, where they will play Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match on March 1, initially caused concerns for organizers. The team is traveling to Las Vegas the weekend following the World Club Challenge.
Confirmed Date
The World Club Challenge match will take place on Thursday, February 19.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported: "The Broncos have agreed to travel and face Hull KR in February."
Author's summary: The 2026 World Club Challenge will move forward with Brisbane Broncos traveling to the UK to face Hull KR at MKM Stadium on February 19 despite scheduling challenges linked to Hull KR's Las Vegas trip.