It is Challenge Cup semi-final weekend as we head to the homes of Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves for the semi-finals as Wigan Warriors, Hull KR, Leigh Leopards and St Helens battle for their place at Wembley in the Challenge Cup Final.
The action starts on Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as Leigh Leopards and St Helens collide in front of the BBC cameras.
Saints are of course the Super League and World Champions but are chasing only their second Challenge Cup in 15 years in what has been a surprising lack of trips to Wembley during their dynasty.
Leigh though are chasing Derek Beaumont’s dream of leading them out in a Challenge Cup Final and those two ambitions come toe to toe tomorrow.
But fans have been reminded that to watch the game live and in person you need to buy your ticket in advance with no tickets being sold on the day of the game.
The following statement was made:
“A reminder for Leigh Leopards and St Helens supporters that there will be no match day sales of tickets at tomorrow’s Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Final.
“Supporters must purchase from the club in advance.”
Fortunately clubs have been selling a fantastic amount of tickets themselves.
Paul Wellens revealed amazing ticket sales by the club on Saints TV.
“All the 5,000 tickets sold again, it’s just incredible support from the town and the people of the town. Not just people of the town, but there’s lots of fans coming from here and everywhere as well.
“We as a club and we as a playing group are so grateful for that support and I’m sure they’ll add a great deal to the atmosphere on Saturday because I know there’s a group of players there who’ll need that support and certainly feed off it as well.”
However, following this Leigh Leopards revealed on Twitter that only “a few tickets remain” imploring fans to buy theirs if they want to be a part of history.
They have also sold thousands of tickets and have even extended the deadline to purchase these tickets due to high demand:
“Due to demand, we will now be allowing the final few tickets for tomorrows game, to be ordered up until 11am TOMORROW… These tickets MUST be collect by 12pm from our Ticket Office.”
The two meet live on BBC on Saturday before the meeting at Headingley on Sunday also on the BBC.
That game has also seen an amazing number of tickets sold. Hull KR alone have reportedly sold nearly 10,000 whilst Wigan are typically taking a big following too.
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