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Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final: Date, Kick-Off Time, Venue and Tickets

Suncorp Stadium has hosted two of the most famous World Cup finals, and in 2026 it gets the biggest night of the tournament again.

This time it’s a double-header, with the women’s and men’s finals played on the same day.

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final is on Sunday 15 November at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with the men’s final at 6:35pm local time, after the women’s final at 3:15pm.

Tickets start from $39 AUD for adults and $109 for families, sold through Ticketmaster.

Below, you’ll find kick-off times in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, how to watch, and who could make it.

We’ll update this page as soon as the finalists are known, so it’s worth bookmarking.

Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final: Date, Kick-Off Time, Venue and Tickets

Quick Answer: Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final

  • Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
  • Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (capacity 52,500)
  • Women’s Final: 3:15pm Brisbane time (5:15am UK)
  • Men’s Final: 6:35pm Brisbane time (8:35am UK)
  • Tickets: From $39 AUD adults, $109 families, via Ticketmaster
  • Wheelchair Final: Friday 13 November, WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong

When Is the Rugby League World Cup Final?

The Rugby League World Cup Final is on Sunday 15 November 2026, the last day of the month-long tournament.

The semi-finals are a week earlier, on 7 and 8 November in Newcastle and Sydney. See every date in our Rugby League World Cup 2026 schedule.

Where Is the Rugby League World Cup Final 2026?

Both finals are at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, which holds 52,500 fans.

It also hosted the 2008 final, when New Zealand stunned Australia, and the 2017 final, when Australia beat England 6–0. See every stadium in our venues guide.

What Time Is the Rugby League World Cup Final?

FinalBrisbaneSydneyNew ZealandUK
Women’s Final3:15pm4:15pm6:15pm5:15am
Men’s Final6:35pm7:35pm9:35pm8:35am
Times as announced with the draw. Queensland does not use daylight saving, so Brisbane is an hour behind Sydney.

For every other match in your time zone, see our kick-off times guide.

Rugby League World Cup Final Tickets

Final tickets start from $39 AUD for adults and $109 AUD for families. One ticket covers both finals.

Ticketmaster is the only authorised seller, so avoid resale sites and social media offers. Our tickets guide shows how to buy safely.

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Who Will Play in the Rugby League World Cup Final?

The finalists won’t be known until after the semi-finals on 7 and 8 November.

Australia are favourites to reach the men’s final, with New Zealand their biggest threat. See our who will win predictions.

In the women’s final, the Jillaroos are chasing a fourth straight title, with the Kiwi Ferns their likely rivals.

How to Watch the Rugby League World Cup Final

  • Australia: Free on the Seven Network and 7plus
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport
  • UK and Ireland: Premier Sports

For other countries, see our guide to watching the Rugby League World Cup 2026.

Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final

The Wheelchair Final is two days earlier, on Friday 13 November at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.

See every team and match in our Wheelchair World Cup guide.

Rugby League World Cup Final Results

World CupFinal resultVenue
2021 (played 2022)Australia 30–10 SamoaOld Trafford, Manchester
2017Australia 6–0 EnglandSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane
2008New Zealand 34–20 AustraliaSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane
The last three men’s World Cup finals.

See every winner since 1954 in our Rugby League World Cup winners list.

Rugby League World Cup Final: FAQ

When is the Rugby League World Cup Final 2026?

Sunday 15 November 2026, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

What time is the Rugby League World Cup Final in the UK?

The men’s final kicks off at 8:35am UK time, after the women’s final at 5:15am.

How much are Rugby League World Cup Final tickets?

Final tickets start from $39 AUD for adults and $109 AUD for families, through Ticketmaster.

Are the men’s and women’s finals on the same day?

Yes. Both finals are a double-header at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November, and one ticket covers both.

Where was the last Rugby League World Cup Final?

Old Trafford in Manchester, where Australia beat Samoa 30–10 in 2022.

Conclusion

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final brings the women’s and men’s showpieces together at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November.

Tickets are still on sale from $39 AUD, and we’ll add the finalists here as soon as they’re known.

For official news, visit rlwc2026.com.

Final Updates

  • 8 October 2026: Page published with the Final date, kick-off times, venue and ticket prices.

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