The 2026 London Broncos season is the 47th year in the club's history and their first season under the ownership group of Darren Lockyer, Grant Wechsel and Gary Hetherington. It is their fifth season at Plough Lane as tenants of AFC Wimbledon. They are coached by new Head Coach Jason Demetriou who is assisted by the returning Danny Ward. The Broncos will compete in the 2026 RFL Championship, 2026 Challenge Cup and 2026 RFL 1895 Cup.
Ownership In September 2025, following the conclusion of London's 2025 RFL Championship season, Darren Lockyer led an ownership group consisting of businessman Grant Wechsel, and Super League executive Gary Hetherington in the successful takeover of the London Broncos.London Broncos Secure New Ownership Group With Super League AmbitionsWhy Darren Lockyer bought a struggling British rugby league club
Lockyer and his business partner Grant Wechsel have a 90% stake, with Gary Hetherington retaining a minority share in the club in the capital.Gary Hetherington explains Darren Lockyer dynamic as London Broncos enter new eraWhy Darren Lockyer is buying into London Broncos: ‘We’re rebuilding from scratch’
In May 2026 prominent Brisbane property developer Andrew Gray was added to the ownership group, after purchasing an undisclosed minority stake in the London club. Andrew alongside his brother Rob Gray, run Graya a luxury design and construction firm who regularly sell properties for over $20 million and have over $1 billion in ongoing projects in Australia.London Broncos secure fresh investment from Down Under as Super League push continuesLondon Broncos get fresh investment and eye consortium expansion Developer Andrew Gray joins Darren Lockyer to back London Broncos’ Super League pushHamilton's prestige market gets an artistic new addition: The Gallery by GRAYADream team of Brisbane brothers show a passion to turn hovels into hot properties
In Summer 2026 David Dixon, the founder and CEO of Playerworks joined the ownership group. His company represents Premier League and international footballers.
Super League bid In October 2025, with Toulouse Olympique and the York Knights selected for promotion, the London club were controversially overlooked for elevation to the Super League in favour of the Bradford Bulls.Bradford Bulls make shock Super League return via gradings system as Salford Red Devils drop outLondon Broncos overlooked for Super League promotion
Following the decision, the club's ownership group confirmed their commitment to the long-term vision, emphasising that they will compete in the Championship for the 2026 season with the goal of securing a Super League place in the future.
Coaches Mike Eccles relinquished his lead coach role at the end of the 2025 season after Jason Demetriou was confirmed as the new head coach of the London Broncos from the 2026 season.
This was confirmed after the Darren Lockyer led takeover of the London side was ratified in September 2025.Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy BroncosLondon Broncos: Super League bid for 2026 expansion confirmed as Jason Demetriou 'commits' to clubLondon Broncos secure Jason Demetriou on “three-year pre-commitment” as new owners confirmedDarren Lockyer confirms Jason Demetriou and major NRL signings in London Broncos planDarren Lockyer moves to purchase London Broncos, identifies Demetriou as coach Eccles became the Director of Rugby & Performance at the Broncos.Mike Eccles’ new role confirmed as London Broncos double down on ‘excellence’ vision
In September 2025 Jason Demetriou was confirmed as the new head coach of the London Broncos from 2026 onwards. This was confirmed was confirmed to be a three-year deal after the Darren Lockyer-led takeover of the London side was ratified in September 2025.
In October 2025 Danny Ward returned to the club as assistant coach, taking the role after winning the Super League with Hull Kingston Rovers.Hull KR announce Danny Ward exit with new club confirmed He returned to the club where he was the head coach for four years, assistant for three years and under 19s coach for two years, as well as spending four years as a player in the capital.
Re-branding and Reebok partnership In October 2025 the Broncos signed a multi-year deal with the global sports brand Reebok as first team kit manufacturer as well as official supplier of teamwear and merchandise.London Broncos signs multi-year kit deal with Reebok amid rebrand
The re-branding also involved a change in logo, as well as a move away from the black with a white chevron kits that had been the mainstay of the club for over a decade.London Broncos unveil 'iconic' rebrand including two new logos and Reebok partnership
The 2026 home kit shifted away from traditional London colours and moved to navy blue.“The Wrexham of Rugby League”: inside the London Broncos rebrandLondon Broncos unveil new look for 2026 with release of new kits This move however did have connection to the away kits of the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons, as well as a colour connection to the away kits of the 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons. It also had a link to AFC Wimbledon with shades of blue being the traditional colours of Wimbledon F.C. as well as both clubs having all-white away kits.AFC WimbledonWimbledon / AFC WimbledonPNG stars help launch London's Lockyer era in style Another link was the Union Jack or the Union Flag; with blue, red and white being the clubs colours on the field and their branding identity away from it.157 - Darren Lockyer + Grant Wecshel
Training ground In November 2025 the London Broncos moved to a new training base, taking over the former London Irish rugby union club facility in Sunbury-on-Thames in Surrey. The Hazelwood complex will serve as the Broncos' new training ground and also their administrative base. The Broncos are the primary tenants at the site, but the London Irish Amateur side will still continue play their Regional 2 Thames level six games there.London Broncos move to major training facility once used by top rugby union club
The Broncos' new administrative headquarters has four full size grass pitches, one full size 4G pitch, medical support centre, gym and a large clubhouse with an on-site chef and a licensed bar open to the public seven days a week.London Irish RFC ComplexWe are more than just rugby....
Captaincy In January 2026 Wally Lewis presided over a ceremony in which Reagan Campbell-Gillard was named as captain of the London Broncos for the 2026 RFL Championship season, taking over from long-term captain Will Lovell.London Broncos name 2026 captain as ‘real leader’ appointed
Reserves In late 2025, the Broncos' hierarchy announced their intention to run a Reserves side alongside the first team.Final Whistle: Will London Broncos be better off for Super League snub? In January 2026 it was confirmed that the London Broncos would feature in the 2026 Super League Reserve competition, with home games played at the clubs Hazelwood facility.London Broncos Announce 2026 Reserves Fixtures
Documentary series Every aspect of the London Broncos season is being filmed for a planned documentary series. Both Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel have confirmed that it is being filmed, but have remained coy on where it is due to be broadcast.London Broncos owners plan documentary as rebrand details unveiled with name change update
Television deal In March 2026 the National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea announced that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for all of the remaining London Broncos home matches for the 2026 season. PNG NBC will broadcast these home games across PNG and selected Pacific Island markets. In Papua New Guinea, NBC will feature all the matches LIVE on NBC Channel 1 along with a simulcast on NBC Radio.NBC secures broadcast rights for London Broncos games
Pre-season friendly + Pre-season friendlyHomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateTimeVenueTriesGoalsRefereeAttendance Keighley Cougars C-C London Broncos Sunday 11 January 2026 15:00 Cougar Park Cancelled due to freezing conditions London Broncos’ trip to Keighley Cougars cancelled
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