The 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships are only a week away!
The tournament runs between 17th and 24th August, as the world’s best teams go head-to-head in Brazil in pursuit of the sport’s biggest prize.
We’ve caught up with two of our IPF Members, Jack Smith and Kieran Flynn, who will be competing for Great Britain during the tournament in Sao Paolo. Read the interview here
See how you can follow their journey and GB’s campaign below.
To watch the IPF’s latest Sporting Inspirations podcast in partnership with GB Wheelchair Rugby, featuring Jack Smith and Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson – watch here
Great Britain Fixtures (UK Time)
Tuesday 18 August
- Denmark v Great Britain – 13:00 BST
- Great Britain v Colombia – 21:30 BST
Wednesday 19 August
- Germany v Great Britain – 13:30 BST
- Great Britain v Japan – 21:00 BST
Thursday 20 August
- France v Great Britain – 23:00 BST
Following the group stage, the top four teams from each pool will progress to the quarter finals on 21 August.
Semi-finals take place on 22 August before the World Championship medals are decided on Finals Day, Sunday 23 August.
Every match from the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships will be streamed live on the official World Wheelchair Rugby YouTube channel.
Follow GB Wheelchair Rugby social channels for updates @gbwheelchairrugby @gbwrnews
