Rugby League Heads to Sin City: Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves in Historic Las Vegas Super League Clash
Excitement is building as the British rugby league scene prepares to make its U.S. debut in 2025. Super League heavyweights Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will face off in an unprecedented showdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on March 1, 2025.
The highly anticipated match will kick off at 1:30 pm local time (9:30 pm GMT), catering to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. This historic first for the British game will see two of the competition’s biggest sides join the NRL’s slate of fixtures in the entertainment capital of the world.
Allegiant Stadium to Host Super League Clash
Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, will host the Super League clash. The state-of-the-art venue, with a capacity of 65,000, has previously welcomed the Super Bowl and is set to host WrestleMania next year, further cementing its status as a premier destination for global sporting events.
Exciting Rugby League Lineup
Alongside the Super League fixture, the March 1 event will feature a tantalizing lineup of rugby league action. A double-header of NRL matches, including clashes between the Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors, as well as the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, will bookend the Super League showdown. Additionally, the eagerly anticipated Test match between the Australian Jillaroos and England Women will add to the excitement.
“This historic first for the British game will see two of the competition’s biggest sides join the NRL’s slate of fixtures in the entertainment capital of the world.”
Fans eager to witness this unique Rugby League spectacle will be able to tune in live on Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues its commitment to showcasing every Super League game for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The BBC’s involvement in the event is also under discussion, as the sport’s governing bodies work to maximize the reach and exposure of this landmark occasion.
Travel packages for the Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves clash in Las Vegas are expected to be released in July, allowing rugby league enthusiasts the opportunity to be a part of this historic event.
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