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rlwc 2026 fixtures & How to Watch RLWC 2026
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC 2026) runs from October 15 to November 15, 2026, across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, with official draws and tickets available through the Official Rugby League World Cup rlwc 2026 fixtures .
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 (RLWC 2026) is one of the most anticipated international sporting events, bringing together the world’s top rugby league nations for an action-packed tournament. Scheduled across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, the competition promises thrilling matches, global viewership, and unforgettable moments.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 – rlwc 2026 fixtures (AEDT)
Men’s Match rlwc 2026 fixtures/Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 Oct | Australia v New Zealand | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Fri 16 Oct | Samoa v France | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 6:45pm AEDT |
| Sat 17 Oct | Papua New Guinea v Lebanon | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby | 3:25pm |
| Sat 17 Oct | England v Tonga | HBF Park, Perth | 6:05pm AWST |
| Sun 18 Oct | Fiji v Cook Islands | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | 5:05pm AEDT |
| Fri 23 Oct | Tonga v Lebanon | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Sat 24 Oct | Papua New Guinea v Samoa | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby | 3:25pm |
| Sat 24 Oct | England v France | HBF Park, Perth | 3:35pm AWST |
| Sun 25 Oct | New Zealand v Cook Islands | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch | 6:05pm NZDT |
| Sun 25 Oct | Australia v Fiji | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | 7:05pm AEST |
| Fri 30 Oct | England v Papua New Guinea | WIN Stadium, Wollongong | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Sat 31 Oct | New Zealand v Fiji | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast | 2:45pm AEST |
| Sat 31 Oct | Australia v Cook Islands | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | 7:05pm AEST |
| Sun 1 Nov | Lebanon v France | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 5:50pm AEDT |
| Sun 1 Nov | Tonga v Samoa | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Sat 7 Nov | Semi-Final 1: TBC v TBC | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Sun 8 Nov | Semi-Final 2: TBC v TBC | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 8:05pm AEDT |
| Sun 15 Nov | Final: TBC v TBC | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | 6:35pm AEST |
Men’s Groups
| Group | Teams / Format |
|---|---|
| Group A | Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands — round-robin within the group |
| Group B | England, Samoa, Lebanon |
| Group C | Tonga, Papua New Guinea, France |
| Group B & C Format | Each Group B team plays all Group C teams, and vice versa |
Women’s Match rlwc 2026 fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | Australia v Samoa | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 9:05pm AEDT |
| Sat 17 Oct | Papua New Guinea v France | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby | 1:15pm |
| Sat 17 Oct | England v Wales | HBF Park, Perth | 3:35pm AWST |
| Sun 18 Oct | New Zealand v Fiji | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | 2:50pm AEDT |
| Fri 23 Oct | Samoa v Wales | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 6:50pm AEDT |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fiji v Papua New Guinea | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby | 1:15pm |
| Sat 24 Oct | Australia v England | HBF Park, Perth | 6:05pm AWST |
| Sun 25 Oct | New Zealand v France | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch | 3:50pm NZDT |
| Fri 30 Oct | England v Samoa | WIN Stadium, Wollongong | 5:50pm AEDT |
| Sat 31 Oct | Fiji v France | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast | 12:35pm AEST |
| Sat 31 Oct | New Zealand v Papua New Guinea | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast | 4:55pm AEST |
| Sun 1 Nov | Australia v Wales | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | 3:45pm AEDT |
| Sat 7 Nov | Semi-Final 1: TBC v TBC | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | 5:55pm AEDT |
| Sun 8 Nov | Semi-Final 2: TBC v TBC | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 5:55pm AEDT |
| Sun 15 Nov | Final: TBC v TBC | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | 3:15pm AEST |
Women’s Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Australia, England, Samoa, Wales |
| Group B | New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, France, Fiji |
How to Watch RLWC 2026 Live Streaming
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 is expected to broadcast globally.
Possible Broadcasters
- Fox League
- Sky Sport NZ
- BBC Sport
- Kayo Sports
- International rugby streaming services
Broadcast schedules will be officially announced closer to kickoff.
RLWC 2026 Favorites
Australia
The defending powerhouse with incredible NRL depth.
New Zealand
Always a dangerous international rugby league side.
England
Continuing to improve at international level.
Samoa
One of the fastest-rising rugby league nations.
Tonga
Massive physicality and passionate supporters.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 Prediction
Predicted Semifinalists
- Australia
- New Zealand
- England
- Samoa
Predicted RLWC Final
Australia vs New Zealand
Predicted Champion
Australia
However, Pacific nations are becoming stronger every year, making RLWC 2026 potentially the most competitive Rugby League World Cup ever.