The dates and venues for the Challenge Cup semi-finals have been confirmed, as the four remaining teams battle it out for a spot at Wembley Stadium.
Following their respective victories this weekend, St Helens will take on Wigan Warriors in a rematch of their Good Friday classic from a fortnight ago.
Elsewhere, Warrington Wolves will be looking for revenge from the 2025 final after being drawn against Hull KR.
Sam Burgess’ men have been beaten finalists for the past two seasons now, having lost to both Wigan and the Robins. Wire will be hoping it is third time lucky as Burgess looks to get his first piece of silverware in his coaching career.
The draw was made yesterday [Sunday] afternoon and was conducted by football legend Chris Kamara and Leeds Rhinos icon Jamie Peacock. The ties were made, and just over 24 hours later the dates and venues have been revealed.
Challenge Cup semi-final details confirmed
Starting on the Saturday, May 9, Wigan will play Saints at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The two last faced off in the Challenge Cup in 2022, as Wigan won at Elland Road in the semi-final before defeating Huddersfield Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
That game will kick off at 2:30pm, with the first Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final set to take place on the same day. That game will start at 11:30am.
On Sunday, Hull KR and Warrington will meet at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, as the stadia is again selected for a semi-final as it was in 2024.
That day, Wigan comfortably beat Hull KR 34-6 before they then went on to defeat Warrington in the final.
That game will commence at 4:00pm, and again the second Women’s semi-final is also scheduled for the same day, and will begin at 1:00pm.
The BBC will broadcast both men’s ties on either BBC1 or BBC2, whilst the two women’s games will be put on the iPlayer.
Challenge Cup semi-final schedule:
Saturday 9 May at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final 1 – 11.30am (BBC iPlayer)
St Helens v Wigan Warriors – 2.30pm (BBC1 2pm-4.30pm)
Sunday 10 May at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster Â
Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final 2 – 1pm (BBC iPlayer)
Warrington Wolves v Hull KR – 4pm (BBC2 3.45pm-6.15pm)
