Betfred Championship Grand Final Preview

The 2026 Betfred Championship Grand Final takes place on Sunday, 4 October at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, with London Broncos facing Doncaster at 3pm kick-off. London Broncos, coached by Jason Demetriou, enter as heavy favourites having already won the League Leaders' Shield and the 1895 Cup, losing just once in league action all season, and most recently defeated Doncaster 42-6 in the Qualifying Final. Doncaster, led by Richard Horne, earned their spot in the final by beating Newcastle Thunder 33-18 in the Preliminary Final, ending the Thunder's 16-match winning run.