York will face reigning champions Hull KR in their first Super League game on the opening night of the new season. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The game will be followed by the blockbuster match between Warrington and St Helens on Friday night, which will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
This summer, the competition voted to increase the number of clubs for the first time in more than a decade, bringing the number of top teams to 14.
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Super League Grand Final, Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors highlights
Bradford Bulls were promoted by IMG ratings at the expense of Salford Red Devils and a committee that selected Toulouse Olympique and York Knights as their 13th and 14th clubs.
York had a fantastic season under manager Mark Applegarth, winning 20 in a row at one stage in 2025, winning the 1895 Cup and becoming leaders of the League’s second division.
They become the first Super League club in the modern era since last participating in the elite competition in 1986, and open the season against champions Hull KR on Thursday 12th February at 8pm.
The Yorkshire club made history in October when they defeated Wigan Warriors in the Grand Final with a resounding 24-6 win at Old Trafford.
This completes a historic treble for the Robins, adding to their Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield wins from 2025.
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A look back at Hull KR’s historic treble-winning journey to their first Super League title
Betfred Super League: Opening weekend in 2026
All matches will be streamed live on Sky Sports
Thursday, February 12th
York Knights vs Hull KR (8pm) – Sky Sports Exclusive Pick
Friday, February 13th
Warrington Wolves v St Helens (8pm) – Sky Sports Exclusive Pick
Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos (8pm) – Sky Sports+
Saturday, February 14th
Hull FC v Bradford Bulls (3pm) – Sky Sports+
Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants (7pm) – Sky Sports+
Wakefield Trinity v Toulouse (8pm) – Sky Sports+
Sunday February 15th
Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors – Sunday 15th February (3pm) – Sky Sports+
Rivals Round is back!
The Rivals Round will return in 2026 and will be held over the Easter weekend (April 3-5), with all seven matches broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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Highlights of the Super League match between Hull KR and Hull FC.
The action begins on Good Friday with, you guessed it, the Hull Derby at Sewell Group Craven Park.
Then there’s the iconic Good Friday derby contested between St Helens and Wigan Warriors at the Brewdog Stadium, with two Super League giants facing off in their traditional slot.
The third and final game of a busy afternoon sees Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos reaffirm their famous rivalry under the Friday night lights at the Barterkard Odsall Stadium.
Huddersfield Giants will take on York Knights as part of a triple-header on Saturday, April 4th, which will also see Warrington Wolves and Leigh Leopards play.
The 2026 Rivals Round will see two French teams clash in another special match-up. The Catalan Dragons welcome the Toulouse Olympique to the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
The Rivals round then concludes with Castleford Tigers hosting Wakefield Trinity on Easter Sunday.
2026 Rivals Round Dates:
All matches will be streamed live on Sky Sports
Friday, April 3rd
Hull KR v Hull FC
St Helens v Wigan Warriors
Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos
Saturday, April 4th
Huddersfield Giants v York Knights
Warrington Wolves v Lee Leopards
Catalonia Dragons v Toulouse Olympique
Sunday, April 5th
Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity
Magic Weekend is heading to a new home!
Magic Weekend returns to Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium next July.
The 19th Super League Magic Weekend, with all Super League matches played over the weekend, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on July 4th and 5th.
2025 Betfred Super League Champions Hull KR will take on strong local rivals Hull FC in the second of three games on Saturday 4th July.
And on Sunday 5th July, Bradford Bulls will take on Leeds Rhinos in a Magic Weekend for the first time since 2012, ending with a classic Super League blockbuster clash between Wigan Warriors and St Helens.
He made his Magic debut at the weekend in York Knights’ game against Huddersfield Giants, with the opening game culminating in Saturday night’s clash between Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves.
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Jordan Pickford takes us on a tour of Everton’s new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium!
Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2026 – Schedule
All kickoff times TBA
Saturday, July 4th
Huddersfield Giants vs York Knights
Hull KR vs Hull FC
Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves
Sunday, July 5th
Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers
Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens
