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The 2026 Rugby League World Cup final is on Sunday 15 November at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 7:35pm AEDT (6:35pm in Brisbane).
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup final is on Sunday 15 November at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 7:35pm AEDT (6:35pm in Brisbane). It follows the women’s final at the same ground at 4:15pm AEDT, and both are live and free on Seven and 7plus.
Below is how teams get to the final, what history says about finals at Suncorp, and the markets to bet on. Once the finalists are known after the semi-finals on 7 and 8 November, this page becomes our full preview and tips.
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Final Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 15 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:35pm AEDT (6:35pm AEST in Brisbane, 4:35pm in Perth) |
| Venue | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Women’s final | 4:15pm AEDT, same venue |
| Broadcast | Seven and 7plus, free-to-air |
| Tickets | Sold through Ticketmaster, the tournament’s official ticketing partner |
How Teams Reach the Final
There are no quarter-finals this year. The top two in Pool A (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the Cook Islands) and the top two on the combined Pools B and C table (England, Samoa, Lebanon, France, Papua New Guinea and Tonga) go through to the semi-finals.
| Semi-final | Date | Kick-off (AEDT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 7 Nov | 8:05pm | Pool A runner-up vs Pools B/C winner | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
| 2 | Sun 8 Nov | 8:05pm | Pool A winner vs Pools B/C runner-up | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
Australia are the defending champions and favourites, and finishing top of Pool A, rather than second, would mean playing the runner-up from the other pools in Sydney. Their opener against New Zealand on 15 October goes a long way to deciding that. Our Australia vs New Zealand tips cover that game.
Recent World Cup Finals
This is the third men’s World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium. New Zealand beat Australia 34-20 there in 2008 for their only title, and Australia beat England 6-0 there in 2017 in the lowest-scoring final ever played. The full list of winners is on our Rugby League World Cup winners page.
| Year | Final | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 (played 2022) | Australia 30-10 Samoa | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 2017 | Australia 6-0 England | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| 2013 | Australia 34-2 New Zealand | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 2008 | New Zealand 34-20 Australia | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| 2000 | Australia 40-12 New Zealand | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 1995 | Australia 16-8 England | Wembley, London |
Rugby League World Cup Final Betting Markets
- Tournament winner: available now, before the finalists are known. Australia are the favourites.
- Head to head and line: the final itself, framed once the semi-finals are played, with golden point extra time if it is level after 80 minutes.
- Winning margin and total points: finals have ranged from a one-point win in 1977 and 6-0 in 2017 to 34-2 in 2013.
- Try scorers and player of the match: first, last and anytime try scorers, plus specials on the day.
Compare tournament winner and final prices across our best rugby league betting sites, which all price the World Cup.
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Rugby League World Cup Final FAQs
When is the 2026 Rugby League World Cup final?
Sunday 15 November 2026 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 7:35pm AEDT, which is 6:35pm in Brisbane.
What time is the women’s World Cup final?
4:15pm AEDT on the same day at Suncorp Stadium, which is 3:15pm in Brisbane, before the men’s final.
How do teams qualify for the final?
Through the semi-finals: the Pool A runner-up plays the Pools B and C winner in Newcastle on 7 November, and the Pool A winner plays the Pools B and C runner-up in Sydney on 8 November.
Where can I watch the Rugby League World Cup final?
Live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.
Has Suncorp Stadium hosted a World Cup final before?
Yes, twice. New Zealand beat Australia 34-20 there in 2008, and Australia beat England 6-0 there in 2017.
More Rugby League World Cup Coverage
- Rugby League World Cup hub: draw and tips
- Schedule and TV guide
- Results and ladder
- Squads
- Rugby League World Cup winners
- Women’s World Cup
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