HOW TO WATCH: 2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge

The 2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge (WRWC) makes its thrilling return to Adelaide from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April at the State Basketball Centre in Wayville, South Australia.

Featuring elite international teams from Australia, Great Britain, USA, Brazil and Germany, the tournament promises to be one for the books. The Australian National Championship runs in parallel to the international competition, showcasing the best talent of wheelchair rugby in the country.

Get your tickets

Tickets to the WRWC are now on sale! Grab yours today and ensure you don’t miss out on one of the most thrilling sports to come to Adelaide.

Find out more information about the competition and how to grab your tickets at www.wheelchairrugby.com.au/tickets.

Broadcast details

We’re delighted to bring the WRWC to an international audience, with broadcast coverage to be delivered across both courts. There are several ways you can catch the action depending on where you are in the world.

Court 1

  • Australia: Broadcast is exclusive to Kayo Sports and Foxtel

  • Worldwide: Fox Sports Australia YouTube (excludes Australia and Fiji) and the Unbeaten Sports via Plex App (only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, excludes Australia, New Zealand and Fiji).

    • Additional broadcast is available on other platforms depending on where you are in the world, which may vary between days. Keep reading for more information on this.

Court 2: 

Stay up to date with the latest scores, videos and photos from the competition by following Wheelchair Rugby Australia’s social media pages. We will also share daily wrap-up stories on our website.

Additional COURT 1 international broadcast options and information

You can access the Plex App online in relevant regions or via your Smart TV where available. Sign-up is free and will allow you to watch the Unbeaten Sports Channel available in many countries.

Check your local guide for broadcast timings.

Competition Day One – Thursday 23 April 2026

  • USA: Unbeaten Sports via Samsung TV+, Amazon Prime

  • Great Britain: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Germany: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Kenya: Unbeaten Sports via Plex App, Unbeaten PrimeMedia

  • Fiji: Vodafone Play Fiji

Competition Day Two – Friday 24 April 2026

  • USA: Unbeaten Sports via Samsung TV+, Amazon Prime

  • Great Britain: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Germany: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Kenya: Unbeaten Sports via Plex App, Unbeaten PrimeMedia

  • Fiji: Vodafone Play Fiji

Competition Day Three – Saturday 25 April 2026

  • USA: Unbeaten Sports via Samsung TV+

  • Great Britain: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Germany: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Kenya: Unbeaten Sports via Plex App, Unbeaten PrimeMedia

Finals Day – Sunday 26 April 2026

  • USA: Unbeaten Sports via Samsung TV+, Amazon Prime

  • Great Britain: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Germany: Unbeaten Sports via DAZN, Plex App, LG Smart TVs

  • Kenya: Unbeaten Sports via Plex App, Unbeaten PrimeMedia

  • Fiji: Vodafone Play Fiji

Thanks to our partners

The 2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge would not be possible without our event partners and sponsors. Thank you for your support in growing wheelchair rugby across Australia: 

  • Naming Rights Sponsor: Santos 

  • Broadcast Partner: Kayo Sports and Foxtel 

  • Destination Partner: South Australian Tourism Commission 

  • Major Sponsors: Lite n’ Easy, Degnan, Plan Partners 

  • Partners: The Rugby Club Foundation, SG Fleet, Posca Hydrate, Kindly Healthcare and PhysioXtra Rehab Centre, Novita, Village Gate, Australian Sports Commission.

  • State Partners: Suncorp, estara, Protect.

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