Get the complete Rugby League World Cup 2026 schedule, fixtures, dates, venues, teams, knockout matches, groups, and printable PDF for RLWC 2026.
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 (RLWC 2026) is one of the biggest international rugby league tournaments, bringing together the world’s best men’s, women’s, and wheelchair national teams. Fans can look forward to over a month of exciting international matches featuring powerhouse nations such as Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, France, Fiji, and many more.
The tournament will be played from 15 October to 15 November 2026 across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, featuring 53 matches, 26 teams, and three World Cup competitions (Men’s, Women’s, and Wheelchair).
Whether you’re planning to follow every match or simply support your favorite nation, this page provides everything you need, including:
- Complete RLWC 2026 Schedule
- Match Fixtures
- Groups
- Venues
- Knockout Stage
- Final Match
- Printable PDF Schedule
- Latest Updates
Contents
Rugby League World Cup 2026 Overview
| Tournament | Rugby League World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Short Name | RLWC 2026 |
| Sport | Rugby League |
| Dates | 15 October – 15 November 2026 |
| Host Nations | Australia, New Zealand & Papua New Guinea |
| Men’s Teams | 10 |
| Women’s Teams | 8 |
| Wheelchair Teams | 8 |
| Total Teams | 26 |
| Total Matches | 53 |
| Final Venue | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
RLWC 2026 Schedule
The tournament begins on 15 October 2026, with defending champions Australia facing New Zealand in the opening men’s match. The Women’s World Cup begins the following day, while the Wheelchair competition starts later in October.
You can bookmark this page as we’ll update every fixture with:
- Date
- Kick-off Time
- Stadium
- Host City
- Match Result
- Points Table
Men’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 Groups
The men’s competition features 10 teams divided into two groups of five teams.
Pool A
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Lebanon
- France
- Fiji
Pool B
- England
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Papua New Guinea
- Cook Islands
(Fixtures will be updated after official confirmation.)
Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A
- Australia
- England
- Samoa
- Wales
Group B
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- France
- Fiji
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A
- England
- Ireland
- Wales
- USA
Group B
- France
- Australia
- Scotland
- New Zealand
Tournament Format
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 includes three competitions running simultaneously:
- Men’s Rugby League World Cup
- Women’s Rugby League World Cup
- Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup
Each tournament consists of:
- Group Stage
- Semi-finals
- Grand Final
The top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds before competing for the World Cup title.
Host Cities
Matches will be played across several iconic rugby league venues including:
- Brisbane
- Sydney
- Perth
- Newcastle
- Wollongong
- Gold Coast
- Townsville
- Christchurch
- Port Moresby
These cities will host group-stage matches, semi-finals, and finals throughout the tournament.
Knockout Stage Schedule
The knockout rounds include:
- Semi-finals
- Third-place Playoff (if applicable)
- Grand Final
The Men’s and Women’s Finals are scheduled for 15 November 2026 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, while the Wheelchair Final will be held on 13 November 2026 in Wollongong.
Printable RLWC 2026 PDF Schedule
Looking for a printable fixture list?
We’ll provide:
- Printable PDF
- A4 Schedule
- Mobile Wallpaper
- Calendar Download
- Excel Schedule
- Match Tracker
Stay tuned as soon as the official timetable is finalized.
Teams to Watch
Several nations are expected to challenge for the title:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- England
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Papua New Guinea
- Fiji
- France
Australia enters the tournament as one of the favorites after winning previous Rugby League World Cup titles.