The 2026 World Club Challenge will proceed as planned, with the Brisbane Broncos committed to traveling to the UK. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Broncos have agreed to travel and play against Hull KR in February.
The game is expected to take place at Hull FC’s MKM Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,500—almost twice the size of Hull KR’s home ground, Sewell Group Craven Park.
Hull KR’s participation in the 2026 Las Vegas event, where they will face Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match on March 1, raised concerns among organizers about potential scheduling conflicts. The team is set to travel the weekend before the World Club Challenge.
The match is set to be played on Thursday, February 19.
The decision ensures the World Club Challenge will proceed smoothly despite the tight scheduling for Hull KR.
Author's summary: The 2026 World Club Challenge will go ahead as planned, with Brisbane Broncos traveling to the UK and Hull KR balancing commitments to a Las Vegas event, ensuring no scheduling conflicts.