Keep up to date with every club’s confirmed pre-season schedule ahead of the 2026 season: including dates, kick-off times and venues.
It’s that time of year again when clubs start to announce their pre-season matches ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Here, Love Rugby League provides an up to date list of every pre-season match as and when they’re announced.
Boxing Day – Friday, December 26
Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge: Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity – Headingley (11.30am)
Saturday, December 27
Festive Challenge: Castleford Tigers v Featherstone Rovers – The Jungle (1.30pm)
Friday, January 9
Benidorm Bash: Alicante Cruzados v Kippax Harriers – Venue TBC (KO TBC)
Saturday, January 10
Benidorm Bash: Valencia Huracanes v TBC – Venue TBC (KO TBC)
Benidorm Bash: Castleford Tigers v Oldham – Venue TBC (KO TBC)
Sunday, January 11
Doncaster v Bradford Bulls – Eco-Power Stadium (3pm)
Saturday, January 24
Cameron Smith Testimonial: Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls – Headingley (1pm)
Sunday, February 1
Liam Marshall Testimonial: Wigan Warriors v Hull FC – The Brick Community Stadium (3pm)
