The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge returned to Adelaide in April 2026!
The 2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge brought international wheelchair rugby to Australia, running alongside the domestic Wheelchair Rugby National Championship and the fan-favourite junior’s division.
The World Challenge will ran from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April 2026 and was supported by the South Australian Government through the South Australian Tourism Commission in the final year of a three-year host agreement to bring wheelchair rugby to the state.
The USA, Great Britain, Germany and Brazil took on the Aussie Steelers in front of a roaring home crowd. Thank you for your incredible support in what was a fantastic event!
Note: This event is in the past. The information on this page reflects the promotion of the competition in the lead up to the world challenge.
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Event Details
Dates: Thursday, 23 - Sunday, 26 April 2026
Location: State Basketball Centre, Wayville
Tickets: No longer on sale.
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Relive some of the highlights from the 2025 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge and get ready for what will be one of international wheelchair rugby’s premier showcase events of the year bringing elite athleticism, global attention and a festival of inclusive sport to Australia.