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Rugby League World Cup 2026 opens with Australia vs. New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Rugby League World Cup 2026 opens with Australia vs. New Zealand
Summary

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 commenced today, October 15, featuring a match between Australia and New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. This tournament, spanning from October 15 to November 15, showcases top teams from around the world across various venues in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. Australia aims to defend its titles, having won both the men’s and women’s events in 2023. Fans in the USA can watch all games through Premier Sports, the tournament's exclusive rights holder.

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  • •Australia and New Zealand play the opening match today at 5:05 a.m. ET.
  • •The tournament runs from October 15 to November 15, 2026.
  • •Premier Sports is the exclusive broadcaster for all 53 games in the USA.
  • •Australia seeks to repeat its championship titles from the 2023 World Cup.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: TV channel, live stream, schedule for tournament
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Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams: Full schedule and how to watch details for the tournament.

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