THE RFL have confirmed the schedule and venues for this year’s semi-finals with Warrington facing Hull KR at Headingley on Saturday August 1.
Meanwhile Leeds Rhinos and St Helens are set to make history, with their tie being the first semi-final to be staged on a Friday evening at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington at 8pm on Friday July 31, broadcast on BBC Two.
“The Cup holders versus the Super League champions is the perfect fixture to make television history whilst Warrington v Hull KR will be an outstanding tie at Headingley on the Saturday,” said RFL chief operating officer Ralph Rimmer.
“A first ever Friday night semi-final on TV is an exciting prospect that will allow Leeds and to showpiece this fantastic sport to a potentially massive audience on BBC Two.
“Following on from the strong attendances and excellent viewing figures on both BBC Sport and Sky Sports from the four quarter-finals, the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup is cementing its place as one of the nation’s favourite sporting events.”
Challenge Cup semi-final schedule:Friday July 31 – Leeds Rhinos St Helens (The Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 8.00pm, BBC Two)
Saturday August 1 –Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers (Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds, 12.45pm, BBC One)
