Betfred Championship
CLUBS:
Barrow Raiders
Batley Bulldogs
Dewsbury Rams
Doncaster RLFC
Goole Vikings
Halifax Panthers
Hunslet RLFC
Keighley Cougars
London Broncos
Midlands Hurricanes
Newcastle Thunder
North Wales Crusaders
Oldham RLFC
Rochdale Hornets
Salford RLFC
Sheffield Eagles
Swinton Lions
Whitehaven RLFC
Widnes Vikings
Workington Town
WHAT IS THE BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP?
The Betfred Championship is the second highest division of rugby league in Britain.
The league consists of 19 teams, and the winner is determined through a Play-Off system.
HOW DOES THE BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP WORK?
The 2026 league runs from January to October.
Some of the regular round fixtures have been determined by league positions from the 2025 season, whilst some opponents have been based on geographical location to ensure clubs get to play against their local rivals.
A new four week 10-team play-off format is used at the end of the year to determine the teams for the Championship Grand Final, which will be on the weekend of October 3-4.
WHO ARE THE CURRENT BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS?
The current champions are Toulouse Olympique who won the 2025 Betfred Championship Grand Final.
London Broncos hold the 2026 League Leaders' Shield.
