2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Schedule: Fixtures, Groups and Final Dates
The 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup runs from 30 October to 13 November 2026, with every match staged at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia. Eight nations will compete across two groups before the tournament moves into the championship and ranking rounds.
This fifth edition brings the wheelchair competition into the wider Rugby League World Cup 2026 programme. For supporters planning their viewing, the key distinction is that the wheelchair event has its own fixture list and a single venue. Its final takes place on 13 November, so use the wheelchair dates when arranging travel or checking television listings.
2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup fixtures
Ireland and the United States open the group stage on 30 October, followed by England against Wales. Group B begins the next day. The schedule then brings all eight sides into action on both 3 and 6 November, making those the busiest group-stage dates.
Venue for every fixture: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong. The table initially shows local venue time, AEDT (UTC+11). Use the timezone selector to change both the displayed date and kick-off time.
12 of 12 group fixtures · Wollongong — AEDT
| Date | Match | Group | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland vs United States | Group A | ||
| England vs Wales | Group A | ||
| France vs Scotland | Group B | ||
| Australia vs New Zealand | Group B | ||
| France vs New Zealand | Group B | ||
| Australia vs Scotland | Group B | ||
| Ireland vs Wales | Group A | ||
| England vs United States | Group A | ||
| Scotland vs New Zealand | Group B | ||
| Wales vs United States | Group A | ||
| England vs Ireland | Group A | ||
| France vs Australia | Group B |
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On smaller screens, swipe the tables sideways. Timezone changes can move a fixture to the previous calendar day. All times use the 24-hour clock.
Planning your group-stage viewing
Following just one country? Select its name to see all three group opponents together. For a wider view, keep both filters on “All” and work through the matches in date order. England and Ireland meet in their final group outing, while France and Australia close the group-stage programme later that evening.
For overseas supporters, the date matters as much as the hour. An afternoon match in Wollongong may fall overnight in Europe or on the previous evening in North America. The selector uses each region’s daylight-saving rules for the match date, including the change affecting US viewers between the October and November fixtures.
Groups and starting points tables
Group A
England · Ireland · United States · Wales
Group B
Australia · France · New Zealand · Scotland
Each team plays the other three sides in its group once. The top two teams in each group move into the main semi-finals, while the remaining teams enter the ranking semi-finals. That keeps all eight nations involved after the group stage, with later matches deciding their finishing positions.
The tables below show the starting position before the opening match. Teams are listed alphabetically, without a ranking: zero points does not mean that any team has already qualified or been eliminated. These are dated reference tables, not automatically updated standings.
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (hosts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Table key: Pld = played; W = wins; D = draws; L = losses; PF = points scored; PA = points conceded; PD = points difference; Pts = competition points.
Semi-finals, ranking matches and World Cup final
The group stage ends on 6 November. Ranking semi-finals follow on 9 November, with the main semi-finals on 10 November. The final two matchdays settle the remaining places and decide the champion.
| Date | Stage | Kick-off (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2026 | Ranking semi-finals | 11:00 & 13:30 |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Main semi-finals | 17:00 & 19:30 |
| 12 Nov 2026 | Seventh-place play-off | 11:00 |
| 12 Nov 2026 | Fifth-place play-off | 13:30 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Third-place play-off | 17:00 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | World Cup final | 19:30 |
Final: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:30 AEDT. The third-place play-off is scheduled earlier that day at 17:00. Team names will depend on the group standings and subsequent results. The timezone selector above applies only to the group-stage table.
How to watch and plan your visit
Start with our Rugby League World Cup 2026 TV channels and streaming guide to find the provider listed for your country. Then check that broadcaster’s programme for the specific wheelchair match you want to watch; coverage can differ between competitions and territories.
If you are attending in Wollongong, check the session details through the official RLWC 2026 website before buying tickets. Make sure the booking covers your chosen matchday and venue. For the journey, consult Transport for NSW’s wheelchair World Cup travel information, including public transport and event-day advice.
Allow time between arriving in Wollongong and the opening game of your session. Keep your ticket details and the current fixture listing together, especially when your travel plans depend on a specific kick-off. Fixtures can change after this article’s check date.
Frequently asked questions
When does the wheelchair tournament start?
The opening fixture is Ireland vs United States on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 13:00 AEDT. England vs Wales follows at 15:30.
Where are the wheelchair World Cup matches played?
Every game is scheduled at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
How many group matches does each team play?
Each nation plays three group matches, one against each of its group opponents. There are six fixtures in each group and 12 across the group stage.
When is the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final?
The final is scheduled for Friday, 13 November at 19:30 AEDT, following the third-place play-off at 17:00.
Are these live scores or automatically updated tables?
No. This is a schedule and pre-tournament table snapshot checked on 20 October 2026. The filters change which fixtures you see, while the timezone selector converts their scheduled start times.