Super League and Championship side announce ambitious Benidorm pre-season fixture

Louis Chapman Coombe 04 Aug 2025 1:17 PM

Castleford Tigers players in 2025 — Castleford Tigers celebrate a try in 2025

Super League side Castleford Tigers will take on Championship play-off hopefuls Oldham as part of the ‘Benidorm Bash’ rugby league festival, the two sides have confirmed.

This will be the second year in a row that the Fords venture to Benidorm for a pre-season fixture, after playing a fixture against the Valencia Huracanes as part of a week-long training camp ahead of the 2025 Super League season; however, this year’s fixture is part of a five-day festival of rugby league.

Castleford previously confirmed their return to Spain back in May; however, they had not revealed their opponent.

‘Benidorm Bash’ fixture confirmed

In a statement posted on their club website, Oldham said: “Oldham can confirm an exciting pre-season fixture against Betfred Super League side Castleford Tigers will be played in Benidorm in January, as part of a week-long ‘Benidorm Bash’ festival.

“Roughyeds will headline the final day of Benidorm Bash for a clash against the Tigers on Saturday, January 10th, with festivities commencing on Tuesday, 6th.”

Castleford Tigers v Oldham RLFC – Saturday January 10th 2026
Pre season fixture 2026 – Spain warm weather training camp

Castleford Tigers to headline the final day of the Benidorm Bash this coming January 2026.

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— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) August 4, 2025

Tickets for the ‘Benidorm Bash’ are available here.

This isn’t the first time a Super League side has taken a pre-season game abroad recently, with Hull KR facing York Knights in Amsterdam last year. While the event was a success, the Robins’ trip to Las Vegas means they will not return to the Dutch capital this year.