Official attendance figures have been confirmed for the latest blockbuster weekend of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with more than 120,000 supporters packing into stadiums across Australia and New Zealand.

The action featured high-stakes double-headers combining both the men’s and women’s tournaments, drawing major crowds and highlighting the expanding global reach of the international game.

Highlighting the bumper weekend was a monster crowd at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, where 41,108 spectators watched Australia battle past a spirited Fiji side.

Strong crowds across New Zealand and Australia

In Christchurch, 26,800 fans packed into One NZ Stadium for Sunday’s double-header, witnessing New Zealand’s men rout the Cook Islands 82-16 alongside the Kiwis’ women taking on France.

Friday night kicked off the weekend in style as 25,065 supporters turned out for the clash between Tonga and Lebanon’s men, paired with Samoa against Wales in the women’s draw.

Saturday’s action saw 14,800 fans attend the double-header featuring PNG against Samoa (Men) and PNG against New Zealand (Women), while 13,087 supporters were on hand to watch England take on France (Men) and England face Australia (Women).

RLWC Weekend Attendance Figures:

• Friday: Tonga vs. Lebanon (M) / Samoa vs. Wales (W) – 25,065
• Saturday: PNG vs. Samoa (M) / PNG vs. New Zealand (W) – 14,800
• Saturday: England vs. France (M) / England vs. Australia (W) – 13,087
• Sunday: Australia vs. Fiji (M) – 41,108
• Sunday: New Zealand vs. Cook Islands (M) / New Zealand vs. France (W) – 26,800

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