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Hull KR and Wigan Meet at Wembley for 2026 Challenge Cup Final

The match will decide whether Hull KR complete a rare title defence or Wigan extend their record haul and it is likely to turn on both team fitness and late injury calls.

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Jack Broadbent of Hull Kingston Rovers is challenged by Shea O'Connor and Finn McMillan of Wigan Warriors during the Betfred Super League match on May 21, 2026.

Overview

  • The final is at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 30 May 2026 with a 3pm BST kick-off and free live coverage for UK viewers on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • Hull Kingston Rovers enter as defending champions and marginal favourites after a dominant run that included a 62-4 Super League win over Wigan last week, though they carry injury doubts over Karl Lawton, Dean Hadley and Jai Whitbread.
  • Wigan Warriors rested most of their frontline players in a recent league game to prioritise fitness for Wembley and are chasing a record-extending 22nd Challenge Cup title.
  • International broadcast details are fragmented with different outlets naming Fox Soccer Plus, FloRugby and other services for U.S. coverage, so viewers outside the UK may need a paid service or VPN to watch.
  • Commercial coverage and bookmaker promotions such as a Betfred new-customer offer are being circulated alongside match previews and include responsible-gambling guidance; the teams’ final selections could also influence Super League momentum after the final.