Challenge Cup Final 2024: date, time, how to watch Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors rugby league clash

Rugby League’s oldest competition is gearing up for the traditional Wembley competition as the 2024 Challenge Cup final takes place this weekend.

It’s the 123rd edition of this tournament and this year features two of the game’s most prestigious and successful clubs, both with a long history of going all the way to Wembley.

2023 defending Super League champions Wigan Warriors will be looking to add a record-extending 21st Challenge Cup title to their trophy cabinet after already defeating NRL champions Penrith Panthers in This year’s World Club Challenge on home soil.

While the Warriors go into the game as favorites – winners of the Challenge Cup just two years ago and currently top of the Super League table – Warrington have taken everyone by surprise so far this year. They are fourth in the table, just two points behind Wigan, and under new head coach Sam Burgess – a familiar name to NRL fans too – look a real chance to claim their first silverware since success at Wembley in 2019.

This final will also give the rugby league world a chance to say a final farewell to Leeds Rhinos and Super League legend Rob Burrow, who sadly lost his battle with motor neurone disease on June 2. The current powers of Rugby League have arranged a special tribute for him which will make this Challenge Cup final an emotional one.

Sheffield Eagles, Castleford, Hull KR, London Broncos, St Helens and Huddersfield were all dispatched by these two teams on their way to the decider in the English capital.

As Rugby League fans descend on Wembley Stadium, The Sporting News has all the TV, streaming and kick-off details to help you follow the action.

When is the 2024 Challenge Cup Final?

Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves meet in the 2024 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Saturday, June 8, 2024.

It is just two years since Wigan last lifted the Challenge Cup, beating Huddersfield to win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2022.

The Warriors’ last win at Wembley was back in 2013 en route to a Super League and Challenge Cup double, while Wolves beat St Helens to win their most recent title in 2019.

What time does the 2024 Challenge Cup Final start and why is it starting late?

Originally scheduled to start at 15:00 local time (BST), the start time of the final has been moved to 15:07 BST, in tribute to the life and legacy of former Leeds Rhinos defender and England midfielder Rob Burrow, who died on June 2, aged 41, following a long battle with motor neurone disease. The start time marks his legacy in the no. 7.

2024 Challenge Cup Final live stream, TV channel

Here’s where the 2024 Challenge Cup Final will be broadcast and streamed live for Rugby League fans on both sides of the globe:

UK: The BBC has a long tradition of covering rugby league in the UK, with the Challenge Cup being the best example, and this match will be shown on BBC One with live streaming options available on iPlayer and the BBC website.

Australia: For Rugby League fans Down Under to catch the decider of the sport’s oldest competition, FOX League will broadcast coverage of the match from Australia. Streaming is also available with a Kayo Sports subscription and will be available on catchup if you miss the action overnight.

Challenge Cup 2024 final prediction

The most recent meeting between these two old foes is still fresh in the mind, given that it took place in a Round 13 Super League clash at the Halliwell Jones Stadium just last week. Wigan triumphed 19-18 in a tight end-to-end battle, but the game was not without controversy.

Two Warriors in Tyler Dupree and Adam Keighran will miss the Wembley decider following bans for incidents in that game – the former for a needless header on the ball and Keighran shown a red card for a high tackle on him Arron. Lindop. Minus one of their key strikers and Keighran’s incisive goal kicking, could Wigan have thrown their Challenge Cup final hopes away to Wolves?

Prediction: Warrington Wolves will win by 6 points or less