The Rugby League World Cup has come to the Gong. Between Friday 30 October and Friday 13 November 2026, Wollongong hosts 22 World Cup matches: a men's and a women's game at WIN Stadium, plus 20 games of the Wheelchair World Cup at WIN Entertainment Centre, including the finals.
It's a huge few weeks for our city, and we can't wait to welcome fans from England, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and right across the wheelchair nations to Keira Street.
Every RLWC game in Wollongong
All times are local (AEDT). Check the official draw before you head off, as times can change.
Friday 30 October: the big double header at WIN Stadium
- Women's: England v Samoa, WIN Stadium, 5:45pm
- Men's: England v Papua New Guinea, WIN Stadium, 8:00pm
It's Wollongong's only men's and women's World Cup match day, so make a night of it.
Wheelchair World Cup at WIN Entertainment Centre
- Fri 30 Oct: Ireland v USA, 1:00pm; England v Wales, 3:30pm
- Sat 31 Oct: France v Scotland, 3:00pm; Australia v New Zealand, 5:30pm
- Tue 3 Nov: France v New Zealand, 11:00am; Australia v Scotland, 1:30pm; Ireland v Wales, 4:00pm; England v USA, 6:30pm
- Fri 6 Nov: Scotland v New Zealand, 11:00am; Wales v USA, 1:30pm; England v Ireland, 5:00pm; France v Australia, 7:30pm
- Mon 9 Nov: Semi Final 1, 11:00am; Semi Final 2, 1:30pm
- Tue 10 Nov: Semi Final 3, 5:00pm; Semi Final 4, 7:30pm
- Thu 12 Nov: Final 1, 11:00am; Final 2, 1:30pm
- Fri 13 Nov: Final 3, 5:00pm; Final 4, 7:30pm
Tickets and the full draw: rlwc2026.com and WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres. For trains and travel on the 30th, see Transport NSW.
Keira Collective x RLWC
We've teamed up with our Keira Collective neighbours on Keira Street to welcome World Cup fans to town. Keep an eye on our socials for the Keira Collective x RLWC reels, shot right here in the precinct.
Game day deal at HBE
On Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, from 12pm to 8:30pm, grab any burger and fries and we'll throw in a free schooner, soft drink or $12 cocktail. Easy.
Burgers before the game
His Boy Elroy is Wollongong's burger bar, named Australia's Best Burger Bar in 2022 by Restaurant & Catering Australia. You'll find us on Level 1, Keira Street Dining Precinct, Wollongong Central, open 11am to late, 7 days.
Whether you're fuelling up before kick-off or coming back afterwards to talk through every tackle, come in for a burger, a beer and a yarn about the footy. Families are welcome, and the crew are friendly.
Heading in with a group? Book a table on Now Book It so we can save you a spot.
See you on Keira Street.
Lachlan