Next Thursday’s Betfred Super League season opener between Hull FC and Hull KR will be the competition’s biggest opening night attendance in over 17 years.
Over 17,500 tickets have already been sold for the unmissable Hull Derby, meaning the attendance will be the league’s biggest at an opening night fixture since 2007.
It will also be the club’s biggest Round One attendance at home across the Super League era, surpassing the 17,000 that watched the Airlie Birds take on Leeds in February 2005.
Tony Smith’s side take on the Robins in a mouth-watering battle in West Hull, which is sure to kick off the new season in spectacular fashion on Thursday 15th February (8.00pm).
Tickets for the fixture are now limited, with supporters urged to secure theirs as soon as possible.
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Commenting on the attendance milestone for the competition, Rugby League Commercial’s Managing Director Rhodri Jones, said: “We were excited by the possibility of opening the season with a Hull Derby for the first time, and we’re delighted that it has captured the imagination of the fans of both clubs, and of the wider sporting public.
“Hull FC versus Hull KR is one of Rugby League’s greatest rivalries, and it also provides the opportunity to celebrate a city and a region where the sport means so much.
“Between them, Hull FC and Hull KR have sold more than 15,000 season tickets or memberships for the 2024 campaign, in addition to attracting a wide range of commercial partners, and also promoting Rugby League participation with their commitment to inclusivity.
“Our congratulations and thanks go to both clubs and their fans for reaching this milestone, with Super League already guaranteed its biggest opening night crowd for 17 years.”
Tickets in unreserved areas of the lower bowl are already completely sold out, while just a handful of single seats remain available in the East Stand, and final remaining grouped seats in the West Stand are now extremely limited.
Seating is now also limited in reserved areas of the South Stand with a low number of grouped seats still available.
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