Where to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: TV channel, live stream, schedule for tournament

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 is underway as the world's best players head to the southern hemisphere for a month of thrilling action.

Held once every four years, this year's tournament takes place between October 15 and November 15, across venues in Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.

Australia head into this year's tournament as the reigning champions in both the men's and women's events and are strong favorites to repeat their titles from the last World Cup held in England in 2023.

The Sporting News looks at the key details for this year's World Cup tournament including TV broadcast and live streaming details and full match schedules.

Premier Sports is the exclusive rights holder of the Rugby League 2026 World Cup.

Fans can sign up to watch all 53 games live of the men's, women's and wheelchair games for a fee of just $25.

Papua New Guinea v Lebanon

Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby

New Zealand v Cook Islands

One NZ Stadium, Christchurch

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

England v Papua New Guinea

Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Papua New Guinea v France

Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby

One NZ Stadium, Christchurch

Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

New Zealand v Papua New Guinea

Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane