Match preview: Hull KR (semi-final)

Previous meetings

Previous Challenge Cup meetings:

• 2023 (semi-final) Hull KR 11 Wigan 10 (aet) (at Headingley, Leeds)
• 2018 (round 6) Hull KR 10 Wigan 28
• 2015 (round 6) Wigan 12 Hull KR 16 (at Leigh Sports Village)
• 2013 (round 5) Hull KR 14 Wigan 46
• 1990 (Round 1) Hull KR 4 ​​Wigan 6
• 1985 (semi-final) Hull KR 11 Wigan 18 (at Elland Road, Leeds)
• 1980 (round 1) Wigan 13 Hull KR 18
• 1970 (semi-final) Hull KR 8 Wigan 19 (at Headingley, Leeds)
• 1963 (semi-final) Hull KR 4 ​​Wigan 18 (at Headingley, Leeds)
• 1953 (quarter final) Wigan 25 Hull KR 6

Supporter Information

• The turnstiles will open at 10.15am ahead of the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final clash between York Valkyrie and St Helens. The Eco-Power Stadium box office will be open from 9am on Saturday for any pre-purchased match day collections.
• Eco-Power Stadium has 1,000 parking spaces available for purchase through Your Parking Space online HERE or through the Your Parking Space app. There are a limited number of disabled parking spaces – priced at £10 – which can be booked by calling 01302 762576 and selecting Option 1.
• While Eco-Power Stadium does not have a bag size limit, all bags will be searched on arrival at the turnstiles. Supporters are allowed to enter the stadium with small flags on plastic poles, but entry with metal poles is prohibited. Larger flags are permitted inside the stadium, however supporters should bring the correct fire safety certification with the flag.
• Food and beverage concessions will be open throughout the stadium and alcohol will be allowed to be consumed in stadium seating. Supporters will not be allowed to bring their own food or drink into the stadium. Please note that the Eco-Power Stadium is a cashless venue, with payment only accepted by card or smartphone.
• Please note that smoking and vaping are not permitted throughout the stadium and the use of flares or any pyrotechnic devices on match day is strictly prohibited at all times.
• Audio headsets for visually impaired supporters can be borrowed from the Eco-Power Stadium ticket office on the day of the match. A £10 deposit is required on collection but this is returned once the headset has been returned to the ticket office.

Checking the kit

Wigan Warriors will play in their away kit at the Eco-Power Stadium.

Get your Kappa 2024 replica kits in store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.

The match officials

The man in the middle for Saturday’s semi-finals will be Chris Kendall, while Jack Smith has been selected as the video referee.

How to follow

Watch live

Supporters can watch the match live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website from 1.15pm.

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary on Hull KR v Wigan Warriors from 1.25pm ​​via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop-out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

Social Media:

As an alternative to watching the game, Wigan fans can keep up to date with every bit of the action via our social media channels and website:

• X (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction to the final hooter.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind the scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live match day information and reaction.
• The website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post match reaction including match report and head coach and players reaction.