Rugby League World Cup venues

The following is a list of venues that have hosted matches as part of the Rugby League World Cup.

The next World Cup is set to be held in 2026 As of 2022, there have been 16 Rugby League World Cups held since the inaugural event in 1954.

For example, the Sydney Cricket Ground's current spectator capacity is 48,000 but stood at 70,000 when used as a World Cup venue from 1957 to 1977.

Stadiums in bold text show Rugby League World Cup final hosts.

Stadiums in italic text show ground has been demolished as of 2024.

Headingley in Leeds has hosted games in eight Rugby League World Cups – the most of any venue
Old Trafford in Manchester has hosted the most Rugby League World Cup finals – with three
Parc des Princes in Paris hosted the first Rugby League World Cup Final in 1954
Lang Park in Brisbane has hosted games in seven Rugby League World Cup – the joint second most of any venue along with the now demolished Central Park
Wembley Stadium in London is the largest venue ever to be used in the Rugby League World Cup at 90,000 capacity – it hosted the 2013 semi-finals as a double header
The Gnoll in Neath is the smallest venue ever to be used in the Rugby League World Cup at 5,000 capacity – it was also used in 2013 for one group game