# 2026 Rugby League World Cup preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-rugby-league-world-cup-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-04T07:00:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will include the men’s, women’s, and wheelchair tournaments, as well as the second Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) World Cup. The PDRL event is scheduled to be held at AIIMS Stadium in Cabramatta, Australia, with the final taking place on November 8 at Allianz Stadium.

In preparation for the event, the Wales wheelchair rugby team launched the ‘10,000 for CYMRU’ campaign to raise funds for travel, training, and medical supplies following the loss of a major shirt sponsor. 

Regarding media coverage, Premier Sports has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the UK and Ireland, confirming it will air all matches across the three concurrent tournaments. This includes live coverage of all Wales Women and Wales Wheelchair matches. Additionally, the Rugby Football League announced that all England matches will feature dedicated studio coverage with a punditry team.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Premier Sports to broadcast all 2026 Rugby League World Cup matches

Premier Sports will broadcast every match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup across the men’s, women’s, and wheelchair tournaments for viewers in the UK and Ireland.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premier-sports-to-broadcast-all-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-matches

### 2026-09-01: Rugby League World Cup to feature PDRL tournament and Wales funding appeal

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will include the PDRL World Cup in Australia, while the Wales wheelchair rugby team launches a fundraiser to cover costs for the upcoming tournament.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rugby-league-world-cup-to-feature-pdrl-tournament-and-wales-funding-appeal

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Cite as: 2026 Rugby League World Cup preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-rugby-league-world-cup-preparations