UPDATE: Hull KR and Hull FC have been confirmed as the teams with the most Thursday night fixtures in the upcoming 2026 Super League season. This announcement comes as part of a newly released schedule that highlights a total of 24 Thursday night games throughout the campaign.
The reigning champions, Hull KR, will participate in six Thursday night matches, kicking off the season with a highly anticipated game against newcomers York Knights on February 12 at 8 PM. Additionally, they will face the Brisbane Broncos in the prestigious World Club Challenge on February 19 at the MKM Stadium. This will be a key moment, as the Robins aim to defend their title on an international stage.
In a thrilling twist, Hull KR is set to make history by traveling to Las Vegas for a blockbuster matchup against the Leeds Rhinos at Allegiant Stadium. Fans are eager to see how this game unfolds as it marks a significant moment for Super League’s global outreach.
Rival club Hull FC also features prominently, with their own six Thursday night ties scheduled—two at home and four away. This makes both Hull teams the most active on Thursday nights, promising exciting matchups throughout the season.
The schedule reveals that two fixtures will occur during Round 9, including a face-off between York and Toulouse Olympique and another featuring Leigh Leopards against Huddersfield Giants. Notably, all but four Super League rounds will include Thursday night games, ensuring ample opportunities for fans to engage.
While French teams Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique will only participate in one and two Thursday night games respectively, other clubs like Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos, and Huddersfield Giants will also see a variety of matchups throughout the season.
As excitement builds for the 2026 Super League, fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for what promises to be an electrifying season filled with competitive spirit and high-stakes action.
The full Thursday night fixture list includes:
– Round 1: York Knights vs. Hull KR, February 12, 8 PM
– World Club Challenge: Hull KR vs. Brisbane Broncos, February 19, 7:30 PM
– Round 3: Wigan Warriors vs. Leigh Leopards, February 26, 8 PM
– Round 4: Wakefield Trinity vs. Hull FC, March 5, 8 PM
– Round 5: Wigan Warriors vs. York Knights, March 19, 8 PM
– Round 9: York Knights vs. Toulouse Olympique, April 23, 8 PM
– And numerous other exciting matchups leading up to the final weekend of the season.
Stay tuned for more updates and be ready to share the excitement as the Super League unfolds in 2026!
