Overview
- The match is confirmed for Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Hull (Friday, February 20 AEDT).
- Organizers selected the 25,000-seat MKM Stadium over Hull KR’s 11,000-capacity Craven Park to meet expected demand, with the club forecasting a sell-out.
- Brisbane coach Michael Maguire backed the trip as a valuable experience and said the Broncos are driven to bring the trophy home.
- Hull KR highlighted strong local interest and kept the event in the city despite international hosting offers, with tickets opening first to 2026 members on November 14.
- The fixture revives a competition held only sporadically in recent years after pandemic cancellations and a prior NRL champions’ opt-out.