York will face reigning champions Hull KR on the opening night of the new season in their first-ever Super League match, broadcast live on Sky Sports.
That match will be followed by a blockbuster meeting between Warrington and St Helens on Friday night, also shown live on Sky Sports.
The competition voted to increase the number of clubs for the first time in a decade this summer, with the top-flight now standing at 14 teams.
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Highlights from the Super League Grand Final between Hull KR and Wigan Warriors
Bradford Bulls were promoted via IMG’s ratings, rather than Salford Red Devils and the panel selecting Toulouse Olympique and York Knights as the 13th and 14th clubs.
York won 20 games in a row at one stage in 2025, lifted the Cup in 1895 and climbed to the top of the second tier league table after a remarkable season under Mark Applegarth.
They will become the first Super League club in the modern era after last participating in the elite competition in 1986 and begin their campaign against champions Hull KR at 8pm on Thursday 12 February.
The Yorkshire club has made history. They defeated Wigan Warriors 24-6 in the grand final at Old Trafford in October..
It marked a historic treble for the Robins, adding Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield wins from 2025.
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Hull KR look back on their journey to their first Super League title as they achieved a historic treble.
Betfred Super League: Opening Weekend 2026
- 2 December 2026: York Knights v Hull KR – Thursday 8pm Sky Sports
- 13 February 2026: Warrington Wolves v St Helens – Friday 8pm, Sky Sports.
- 13/02/2026: Lee Leopards v Leeds Rhinos – Friday 8pm.
- 2026/02/13: Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants Friday, 6pm
- 14/02/2026: Hull FC v Bradford Bulls – Saturday 5.30pm
- 14/02/2026: Wakefield Trinity v Toulouse – Saturday 8pm
- 15/02/2026: Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors – Sunday 3pm.
that Magic Weekend returns to Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium next July..
The 19th Super League Magic Weekend, featuring a full round of Super League matches over one weekend, will be broadcast live on 4 and 5 July. Sky Sports.
2025 Betfred Super League champions Hull KR will face fierce local rivals Hull FC in the second of three matches on Saturday 4 July.
Then on Sunday 5 July, Bradford Bulls will play Leeds Rhinos on Magic Weekend for the first time since 2012, with the weekend ending with the traditional Super League blockbuster match between Wigan Warriors and St Helens.
The weekend begins with York Knights making their Magic debut against Huddersfield Giants, with day one finishing with Saturday night’s match between Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves.
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Jordan Pickford takes us on a tour around Everton’s new grounds, Hill Dickinson Stadium!
Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2026 – Schedule
All kick-off times are confirmed.
Saturday, July 4th
- Huddersfield Giants v York Knights
- Hull KR vs Hull FC
- Lee Leopards v Warrington Wolves
Sunday, July 5th
- Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers
- Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls
- Wigan Warriors v St Helens
