2026 Betfred World Club Challenge is SOLD OUT!

Rugby League Commercial today welcome a record-breaking sell-out for the 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge between Hull KR and Brisbane Broncos. 

All remaining tickets for the match at the MKM Stadium on Thursday February 19, the first World Club Challenge in the city of Kingston upon Hull, were snapped up on Sunday morning by those who had pre-registered, before going on general sale. 

That means the second consecutive sell-out for a Betfred World Club Challenge in England, but the quickest on record – after Wigan Warriors announced a sell-out for their 2024 victory over Penrith Panthers in February 2024.

Nigel Wood, Chair of RL Commercial, said: “It’s a reflection of the feelgood factor at Hull KR after their historic treble-winning season of 2025, and also further evidence of the appeal of major international Rugby League events. 

“The 2025 season ended with an attendance of 68,853 at Old Trafford for Hull KR’s victory over Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League Grand Final, followed by an aggregate attendance of 132,418 for the ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes, including sell-outs for the second and third Tests in Liverpool and Leeds. 

“The prospect of Reece Walsh and three other members of the Kangaroos’ Ashes-winning squad returning so soon with Brisbane Broncos, a club with such history in the World Club Challenge, is genuinely mouthwatering – and it’s captured the imagination not only of Hull KR’s growing support base, but of the city of Hull and of Rugby League fans. 

“It’s been exciting for us at RL Commercial to see the rewards of working closely with Hull KR in promoting this match to supporters of other clubs in the Betfred Super League and Championship. 

“We’ll shortly be announcing an exciting opening round of fixtures for the 2026 Betfred Super League season which will be followed by the World Club Challenge at the start of Round Two, and then Super League’s return to Las Vegas with the Battle of Yorkshire between Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos on February 28, in addition to two matches from the NRL – a fantastic start to the Rugby League year.” 

The 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge will be live and exclusive on Sky Sports on Thursday February 19, kicking off at 730pm. 

Hull KR Chief Executive Paul Lakin said: “We are delighted to achieve a sellout of the MKM Stadium in record time, our 31^st consecutive sell-out, with all league and playoff games selling out since late 2023. A truly phenomenal achievement and testament to so much work behind the scenes, and our loyal fanbase. 

“24,600 Robins, with some Broncos and neutrals included, will have the MKM Stadium bouncing on the 19^th February. We can’t wait to show the world what we, and the City of Hull, are all about. It promises to be a magnificent occasion for all and we’d like to thank everyone for their support.”