2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge
Highlights
- Experience elite wheelchair rugby as the Australian Steelers compete against top teams from the USA, Great Britain, and more.
- Join the excitement from 23 to 26 April 2026 at Adelaide's premier sporting venue, showcasing global athletic talent.
- Support local athletes during the Australian National Championship alongside the international challenge, fostering community spirit.
- Engage with the thrilling atmosphere of inclusive sport, celebrating diversity and athleticism in the heart of South Australia.
The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge will make its thrilling return to Adelaide in 2026 after a successful inaugural year.
The Australian Steelers and teams from around the world will once again converge in South Australia for one of international wheelchair rugby’s premier showcase events bringing elite athleticism, global attention and a festival of inclusive sport to the state.
See the all-conquering Australian Steelers play at home against 5 of the world’s best: USA, Great Britain, Germany, Brazil and Denmark.
The 2026 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge will run from 23 to 26 April 2026.
The event will run alongside the Australian National Championship, where domestic teams will compete, and will also see the return of the fan-favourite junior division which launched in 2025.
Get behind some of Australia’s best athletes at this event you won’t want to miss!
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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