Which Super League and Challenge Cup games are BBC showing live in 2026?
Follow all the action live across the BBC as rugby league makes its return for the 2026 season.
The rugby league season is under way, with the BBC offering extensive coverage throughout.
The BBC is broadcasting every round of the Challenge Cup this season but the action does not stop there.
Elsewhere, there are plenty of big games to look forward to on the BBC across Super League as well as the World Club Challenge.
Here's your guide to what the BBC is showing in 2026, so you won't miss a thing.
2026 rugby league fixtures live on the BBC
Saturday, 10 January – Thatto Heath Crusaders v Seaton Rangers (Challenge Cup first round) – iPlayer
Saturday, 24 January – Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven (Challenge Cup second round) – iPlayer
Sunday, 8 February – London Broncos v Bradford Bulls (Challenge Cup third round) – iPlayer
Sunday, 15 February – Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors (Super League) – iPlayer
Thursday, 19 February – Hull Kingston Rovers v Brisbane Broncos (World Club Challenge) – BBC Three
Saturday, 28 February – Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity (Super League) – BBC Two
Friday, 13 March – Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (Challenge Cup fourth round) – iPlayer
Saturday, 21 March – Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers – BBC Two
Saturday, 28 March – Leigh Leopards v Toulouse Olympique (Super League) – BBC Two
Friday, 3 April – Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos (Super League) – iPlayer
Saturday, 11 April – Hull Kingston Rovers v York Knights (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC Two
Sunday, 12 April – Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC One
Saturday, 2 May – Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls (Super League) – iPlayer
Saturday, 9 May – Wigan Warriors v York Valkyrie (Women's Challenge Cup semi-final) – iPlayer
Saturday, 9 May – St Helens v Wigan Warriors (Men's Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC One
Sunday, 10 May – St Helens v Leeds Rhinos (Women's Challenge Cup semi-final) – iPlayer
Sunday, 10 May – Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers (Men's Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC Two
Thursday, 14 May – Huddersfield Giants v St Helens (Super League) – iPlayer
Saturday, 30 May – Women's Challenge Cup final – Wigan Warriors v St Helens – BBC Two
Saturday, 30 May – Men's Challenge Cup final – Wigan Warriors v Hull Kingston Rovers – BBC One
Saturday, 6 June – Wakefield Trinity v Hull Kingston Rovers (Super League) – BBC Two
Friday, 17 July – St Helens v Catalans Dragons (Super League) – iPlayer
Saturday, 25 July – Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls (Super League) – BBC Two
Saturday, 29 August – Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (Super League) – BBC Two
Saturday, 19 September – Super League elimination play-off – Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers – BBC Two
Saturday, 26 September – Super League semi-final play-off – BBC Two
Saturday, 3 October – Super League Grand Final - Highlights on iPlayer and then BBC Two
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