Hull KR to Host Brisbane Broncos in 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge
Hull KR will face the NRL Premiers, Brisbane Broncos, in the 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge. This cross-hemisphere showdown is scheduled for Thursday, 19th February, at the MKM Stadium.
Historic 2025 Season Sets the Stage
Following a landmark 2025 season where Hull KR were crowned Betfred Super League Champions for the first time, coach Willie Peters' team is set to compete against the top Southern Hemisphere club, the Brisbane Broncos, who triumphed in the NRL Grand Final.
Star-Studded Lineups Ready for the Clash
The “Clash of the Champions” will take place in the City of Hull, featuring Hull KR stars including England internationals Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten, Club Captain Elliot Minchella, and powerful forward Sauaso Sue.
They will face Queensland’s finest players like Australian internationals Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan, along with Samoan powerhouse Payne Haas and Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds.
First World Club Challenge in Hull
This match marks the first World Club Challenge ever hosted in Hull, as the Robins and Broncos compete for the title of the world’s best Rugby League club side. To accommodate fans from the region and across the globe, the event will be held at the 25,000 capacity MKM Stadium.
"The 'Clash of the Champions' hits the City of Hull as Hull KR stars such as England internationals, Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten alongside Club Captain, Elliot Minchella and explosive forward, Sauaso Sue prepare to lock horns with Queensland’s finest."
Author’s summary: In a landmark event, Hull KR will host Brisbane Broncos at MKM Stadium in February 2026, marking their first-ever World Club Challenge, pitting Northern and Southern Hemisphere champions against each other.