A decision has been made on 2027.

Super League clubs have agreed to expand the competition from 14 to 15 clubs for the 2027 season, with the decision now passed on to the Rugby Football League.

The RFL board will now establish the criteria and assemble a panel to oversee the process of determining Super League’s 15th club, with London Broncos expected to be promoted from the Championship.

Co-owners Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel have made no secret of their Super League ambitions since taking over the club ahead of the 2026 season. The capital outfit went on to win both the Championship Grand Final and the 1895 Cup under head coach Jason Demetriou.

Super League expanded from 12 to 14 teams last year, with Toulouse Olympique and York Knights successful in their respective applications. Bradford Bulls also replaced Salford under the IMG criteria. Widnes Vikings, Oldham and Doncaster were also among the Championship clubs to apply for Super League status.

The latest expansion decision is now expected to move quickly, with confirmation of the 15th club potentially arriving as early as next week.

A statement from Super League released today read: "Super League (Europe) Ltd has today held a shareholders' meeting to determine how many clubs will take part in the competition in 2027.

“Having agreed in favour of moving from 14 to 15 clubs, SLE has passed their decision on to the Rugby Football League Board.

“The RFL Board will now set out criteria and assemble a panel to run the process to judge against it.

“A recommendation will be made in due course.”

London Broncos have already strengthened their squad ahead of 2027, securing the signings of Joe Philbin and Toby King from Warrington Wolves. However, should promotion be confirmed, the club could need to move quickly in the transfer market to add further depth ahead of their return to Super League.