Katherine Jenkins OBE will perform at Wembley Stadium on Rugby League Final Day

Katherine Jenkins OBE, the best-selling classical artist of the 21st century, will sing the National Anthem on Rugby League Finals Day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June.

The Welsh mezzo-soprano will perform ahead of the men’s and women’s Betfred Challenge Cup finals and will also sing Rugby League’s traditional Wembley anthem Abide With Me ahead of the men’s final which kicks off at 3pm.

Neath Katherine is regarded as one of the UK’s most acclaimed singers and is one of the world’s most prolific artists in UK classical chart history. She has officially confirmed her position as the world’s most successful classical singer after being crowned ‘Best Selling Classical Female Artist of the Century’ by Classic FM.

A highly successful recording artist, she has smashed the record books with 14 No.1 albums and performed for thousands of British overseas service bands as well as popes, presidents and princes in a sensational 21-year career.

She previously played in the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final – at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2005.

Katherine Jenkins said: “It’s always an honor to be asked to sing the National Anthem and I’m delighted to be part of another wonderful occasion at Wembley. It’s such an iconic place.”

Abide With Me will also be performed before the Women’s Betfred Challenge Cup Final – by Maxwell Thorpe, one of Britain’s Got Talent 2022 standout performers. Thorpe will also sing the National Anthem before the final match of the day, the AB Sundecks Cup 1895. The final which starts at 17.30.

Sheffield-born opera singer Maxwell said: “What an experience to be a part of! Not only is it the first time I’ll be watching Rugby League live at Wembley, but I’ve never played at Wembley. To be able to perform at such a prestigious event and stadium is a great honor.”

The resident DJ throughout the day will be Alex Simmons, whose tunes have provided the Finals Day soundtrack at both Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent years.

Final day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8th June is a triple header with the Betfred Challenge Cup Final (Men’s and Women’s) alongside the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final. Tickets are available online now from just £20 for adults and £10 under 16, with family packages also available.