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Treble winners Hull KR will begin their Premier League title defense with a visit to newly-promoted York Knights in the opening match of the 2026 season.
Rovers will travel to York’s LNER Community Stadium on Thursday 12 February (20:00 GMT).
Hull KR won the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and Grand Final last season, securing the title by beating former champions Wigan Warriors 24-6 at Old Trafford in October.
York are one of three new clubs in the Premier League for next season as part of an expanded 14-team competition.
The Knights and Olympique Toulouse were selected to join the top flight by an independent panel, while Bradford Bulls were promoted from financially struggling Salford Red Devils after rising to 10th in this year’s rankings system.
York will play in the Premier League for the first time while Toulouse return to the top flight after a one-season spell in 2022.
The Bulls, who return to the Premier League after an 11-year absence, and Toulouse begin the season with away matches on Saturday 14 February.
Bradford will make the trip east to face Hull FC, while Toulouse travel to Wakefield Trinity.
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