Challenge Cup Venues & Dates Announced

[josie andrews]

The venues for this year’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-finals have now been confirmed and both games will be broadcast live on the BBC.

Wigan Warriors, 19-time Challenge Cup winners, will play against league leaders Hull FC at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster on Friday July 29 (BBC Two, 8.00pm). Last year saw the first-ever Friday night televised semi-final on the BBC between Leeds and St Helens which drew in a TV audience of over 1.3million.

This highly-anticipated clash between two of First Utility Super League’s in-form teams is sure to be one of the must-see games of the year.

The second semi-final, Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, will be played at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday July 30 and will be televised live on BBC One with a 2.30pm kick-off.

Warrington have a strong record in the Cup having triumphed at Wembley in 2009, 2010 and 2012 whilst Wakefield are bidding to reach the Challenge Cup final for the first time since 1979. They last lifted the trophy 53 years ago with a Wembley win against Wigan.

Tickets will be available early next week and fans should visit their club’s website for further details.

http://www.rugby-league.com/article/378 ... J7jPZ.dpuf

[josie andrews]

Friday night up the M62!!!! ????????????

[Firestarter]

Cant believe its friday night and not sat or sun.what a swizz

[pie eater and proud of it]

Absolute madness !

Friday night at Doncaster !

The RFL/BBC obviously dont want Wigan fans getting there.

What was up with the saturday?

[dontshootthemessenger]

doncaster and leigh as the 2 semi-final venues.

never thought i would be reading that.

[morley pie eater]

doncaster and leigh as the 2 semi-final venues.

never thought i would be reading that.

What you'll never read is Doncaster and Leigh IN a semi-final

[josie andrews]

I'm not bothered about playing at Doncaster, it's just a Friday night + M62 ......nightmare

It's almost a 200 mile & 4 hours round trip for Wigan fans compared to a 92 mile & 1 1/2 hours round trip for Hull fans ????

Where is the fairness in that??

TV viewers are all they are interested in

Last year saw the first-ever Friday night televised semi-final on the BBC between Leeds and St Helens which drew in a TV audience of over 1.3million.

[josie andrews]

Semi Final Details Confirmed

Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Semi Final details confirmed

Wigan to face Hull FC at Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster on Friday 29 July

Full ticket details will be available early next week

The venues for this year’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-finals have now been confirmed and both games will be broadcast live on the BBC.

Wigan Warriors, 19-time Challenge Cup winners, will play against league leaders Hull FC at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster on Friday July 29 (BBC Two, 8.00pm). Last year saw the first-ever Friday night televised semi-final on the BBC between Leeds and St Helens which drew in a TV audience of over 1.3million. This highly-anticipated clash between two of First Utility Super League’s in-form teams is sure to be one of the must-see games of the year.

Wigan will be allocated the South Stand and will also receive half of the East stand with Hull FC receiving the North Stand and the other half of the East. West stand tickets will then be issued once a club is close to selling out its initial allocation

Category 1 Category 2. Category 3 Season ticket holder / member discount
Adults. £30 £25 £20 £3
Conces. £20 £17.50 £15 £2
Juniors £15 £12.50 £10 £1
(16 & under)
Full ticket details will be available via WiganWarriors.com early next week.

The schedule for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-finals is as follows:
Friday July 29 – Wigan Warriors v Hull FC (BBC Two, 8.00pm kick-off)

Saturday July 30 – Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (BBC One, 2.30pm kick-off)

Tickets for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday August 27 costs from just £20 and can be purchased by visiting www.rugby-league.com/tickets or calling the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113.

http://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2016- ... ckWTsJV.99

[cpwigan]

What a joke; Leeds is the mid point between Hull and Wigan! Hell I think Hull even had a Dual Contract agreement with Doncaster at one time owin to its relstive proximity.

Leigh is equally unfair to Wakefield.

[josie andrews]

What a joke; Leeds is the mid point between Hull and Wigan! Hell I think Hull even had a Dual Contract agreement with Doncaster at one time owin to its relstive proximity.

Leigh is equally unfair to Wakefield.

Said exactly the same, Leeds or Huddersfield was equidistance, but for one team & its fans to have to do an almost 200 mile round trip compared to 92! The mind just boggles with the RFL ????????????