Which Super League and Challenge Cup games are BBC showing live in 2026?

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 – Catalans Dragons v Hull Kingston Rovers OR 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 – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Sunday, 12 April – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Saturday, 2 May – Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 9 May – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Sunday, 10 May – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Thursday, 14 May – Huddersfield Giants v St Helens (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 30 May – Challenge Cup Final – Men's and Women's double header – 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 – 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