Challenge Cup finals day 2026 to be held at Wembley
The Challenge Cup finals day will be held at Wembley Stadium once again for the 2026 season.Rugby League Commercial has confirmed the showpiece event will return to the national stadium on Saturday, 30 May next year.Wigan Warriors thrashed St Helens 42-6 to seal their first Women's Challenge Cup title at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, while the men's final is being contested between Warrington Wolves and Hull KR.The 2026 finals day will mark the 19th time it has been held at Wembley since the stadium underwent renovation.But it will be the first time since 1999 that Wembley has hosted the event in May, with the 2022 final being held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
"We are delighted to be able to confirm the date of Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day in 2026 as we reflect on a season of significant progress for the sport's oldest knockout competition," said RL Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones."The introduction of a new format and the earlier involvement of the 12 Betfred Super League clubs was a big success, leading to a series of record attendances in the third, fourth and fifth rounds."The Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium remains a special occasion for rugby league and always produces unforgettable moments and images – this year including a spectacular performance by Wigan Warriors in the Women's Challenge Cup final."
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