The 2026 NRL Pre-season Challenge of the National Rugby League was played from 7 to 22 February 2026, before a 7-day lead up until the beginning of the 2026 NRL season.
Parramatta Eels claimed the A$100,000 prize for finishing atop the ladder at the end of the competition.
The Brisbane Broncos did not participate in the Pre-season Challenge as they were in the United Kingdom contesting the 2026 World Club Challenge.
The winner of the Pre-season Challenge receives $100,000 AUD. Twelve competition points are awarded for a win and six for a draw. One bonus competition point is awarded for each of the following: 5 or more tries, 5 or more line breaks, and 10 or more offloads.