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Rugby League World Cup

Rugby League World Cup final: kick-off time, stadium and TV

Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final, at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. The kick-off is at 08:35 UK time on Sun 15 Nov (3:35 am Eastern, 12:35 am Pacific).

Kick-off08:35Sun 15 Nov08:35 UK · 3:35 am ET · 12:35 am PT · 7:35 pm Sydney

Starts Sunday 15 November 2026Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.

The story

  • New Zealand beat Tonga 34-10 in their semi-final and meet the winner of Samoa vs Australia (Sunday 8 November) for the title.
  • The women's final is played first at the same stadium.

Start times around the world

Where you areKick-off
Your time (UK)
At the venue (Brisbane)Sun 15 Nov, 18:35
UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT)Sun 15 Nov, 08:35
Central EuropeSun 15 Nov, 09:35
Nigeria (Lagos, WAT)Sun 15 Nov, 09:35
US & Canada EasternSun 15 Nov, 3:35 am
US CentralSun 15 Nov, 2:35 am
US MountainSun 15 Nov, 1:35 am
US PacificSun 15 Nov, 12:35 am
Mexico CitySun 15 Nov, 2:35 am
Brazil (São Paulo)Sun 15 Nov, 05:35
ArgentinaSun 15 Nov, 05:35
South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT)Sun 15 Nov, 10:35
Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi)Sun 15 Nov, 11:35
UAESun 15 Nov, 12:35
India (IST)Sun 15 Nov, 2:05 pm
Philippines & MalaysiaSun 15 Nov, 4:35 pm
Australia (Sydney, AEDT)Sun 15 Nov, 7:35 pm
New ZealandSun 15 Nov, 9:35 pm

Every date still to come is on the Rugby League World Cup fixtures, kick-off times and TV page.

Where to watch

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Quick answers

What time is the Rugby League World Cup final in the UK?
Kick-off: 08:35 on Sunday 15 November UK time.
What time is the Rugby League World Cup final in the US?
Kick-off: 3:35 am on Sunday 15 November ET. On the West Coast: 12:35 am PT.
What time is the Rugby League World Cup final in Australia?
Kick-off: 7:35 pm on Sunday 15 November in Sydney.
Where is the Rugby League World Cup final?
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
How can I watch the Rugby League World Cup final?
UK and Ireland: Premier Sports. The table above has the other countries.

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