Rugby League World Cup 2026 Venues: Every Stadium and Host City
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 is being played at 11 venues across nine host cities and three countries.
So whether you’re planning a trip or just want to know where your team plays, it helps to know the grounds.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches are played in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, with the opener at Allianz Stadium in Sydney and both Finals at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Every Wheelchair World Cup match is played indoors at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, right next to WIN Stadium.
Below, you’ll find every stadium, its capacity, the matches it hosts and how to get there on match day.
We’ve also linked each venue to the right squad, ticket and travel guides, so you can plan your whole trip in one place.
Quick Answer: Rugby League World Cup 2026 Venues
- Venues: 11 stadiums in nine host cities
- Countries: Australia (most matches), New Zealand (Christchurch) and Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
- Opening match: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 15 October
- Finals: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 15 November
- Wheelchair World Cup: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
All 11 Rugby League World Cup 2026 Stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Key matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allianz Stadium | Sydney | 42,500 | Opener, Australia v New Zealand (15 Oct); semi-final (8 Nov) |
| CommBank Stadium | Parramatta, Sydney | 30,000 | Women’s opener (16 Oct); Tonga v Samoa (1 Nov) |
| Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane | 52,500 | Australia v Fiji (25 Oct); Men’s and Women’s Finals (15 Nov) |
| McDonald Jones Stadium | Newcastle | 33,000 | Fiji v Cook Islands (18 Oct); semi-final (7 Nov) |
| HBF Park | Perth | 20,500 | England v Tonga (17 Oct); England v France (24 Oct) |
| Cbus Super Stadium | Gold Coast | 27,400 | Triple-header including New Zealand v Fiji (31 Oct) |
| Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Townsville | 25,000 | Australia v Cook Islands (31 Oct) |
| WIN Stadium | Wollongong | 23,000 | England v PNG (30 Oct) |
| WIN Entertainment Centre | Wollongong | 6,000 | Every Wheelchair World Cup match |
| One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha) | Christchurch | 30,000 | New Zealand v Cook Islands (25 Oct) |
| Santos National Football Stadium | Port Moresby | 15,000 | PNG v Lebanon (17 Oct); PNG v Samoa (24 Oct) |
Rugby League World Cup 2026 Venue Guide by City
Sydney: Allianz Stadium and CommBank Stadium
Allianz Stadium at Moore Park hosts the opening match between Australia and New Zealand, plus a semi-final. The light rail stops right outside.
CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, a short walk from Parramatta station, hosts the Women’s opener and the Tonga v Samoa clash. See the Kangaroos squad.
Brisbane: Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium hosts Australia v Fiji and both Finals on 15 November. Milton station is a short walk away.
Final tickets start from $39 AUD. See our tickets guide for every price.
Newcastle: McDonald Jones Stadium
Newcastle hosts Fiji v Cook Islands and a semi-final. Broadmeadow station is close to the stadium.
Follow both teams on our Fiji and Cook Islands squad pages.
Perth: HBF Park
HBF Park, within walking distance of Perth’s city centre, hosts England’s first two double-headers.
England play Tonga there on 17 October and France on 24 October. See the England squad.
Gold Coast: Cbus Super Stadium
Cbus Super Stadium, next to Robina station, hosts a triple-header on 31 October, including New Zealand v Fiji.
See the Kiwis squad for New Zealand’s full team list.
Townsville: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Townsville hosts Australia v Cook Islands on 31 October, the only World Cup match in North Queensland.
Wollongong: WIN Stadium and WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium hosts England v PNG on 30 October. Next door, the WIN Entertainment Centre hosts every Wheelchair World Cup match.
See our Wheelchair World Cup guide and PNG squad page.
Christchurch: One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha)
Christchurch’s brand-new stadium opened in 2026 and hosts the only World Cup double-header in New Zealand on 25 October.
The Kiwi Ferns play France, then the Kiwis face the Cook Islands. The match was already nearing a sell-out.
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Port Moresby: Santos National Football Stadium
Papua New Guinea hosts two home World Cup matches here, against Lebanon on 17 October and Samoa on 24 October.
Tickets for these matches may be sold by a local seller. See the PNG Kumuls squad page.
Heading to Port Moresby? A Papua New Guinea eSIM from Airalo is an easy way to get mobile data without a local SIM card.
Planning a Trip to the Rugby League World Cup 2026
Many match days are double-headers or triple-headers, so one ticket often covers more than one game.
For official packages with tickets and hotels, see our travel packages guide. For dates and kick-off times, see the full schedule.
Always check the official rlwc2026.com site for venue updates before you travel.
Coming from overseas? An Australia eSIM from Airalo keeps you online for maps, tickets and transport between host cities, without roaming fees.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 Venues: FAQ
How many venues are used for the Rugby League World Cup 2026?
There are 11 venues across nine host cities in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Where is the Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final?
The Men’s and Women’s Finals are at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 15 November 2026.
Where is the opening match?
Australia play New Zealand in the opening match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on 15 October 2026.
Are any Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches in New Zealand?
Yes. Christchurch hosts a double-header on 25 October: New Zealand v France (women) and New Zealand v Cook Islands (men).
Where is the Wheelchair World Cup played?
Every Wheelchair World Cup match is at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.
Summary: Rugby League World Cup 2026 Venues
From Sydney to Port Moresby, 11 venues host the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair World Cups.
The tournament opens at Allianz Stadium on 15 October and ends at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November.
