Wakefield v Leigh Challenge Cup tie set to be televised with broadcast details revealed

Ben Olawumi 01 Apr 2025 5:15 PM

Leigh v Wakefield - 2025 — An action shot from a Super League clash between Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity in 2025

Friday night’s Challenge Cup quarter-final tie between Wakefield Trinity and Leigh Leopards will be shown live on Super League+, LoveRugbyLeague has learned.

Newly-promoted Wakefield – who tasted success in the capital last June as they won the 1895 Cup – host 2023 Challenge Cup winners Leigh at Belle Vue.

The two sides locked horns at the Leopards’ Den in Super League last week, with Trinity reigning supreme in a 40-14 victory.

This week’s victors will progress into the semi-finals of the cup, and will be within 80 minutes of a Wembley visit.

As the pair meet in West Yorkshire this Friday night in the last-eight of the Challenge Cup, those not able to be there in person will be able to watch live.

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Wakefield v Leigh Challenge Cup tie to be broadcast live on Super League+

At the time of writing, the game is yet to be listed on Super League+, but a streaming pass to watch the quarter-final tie will eventually be available to purchase via the platform, with the price of that pass still to be confirmed.

The decision to show Friday night’s game means that a video referee will be in place, with Liam Rush confirmed as the man occupying that role.

Jack Smith will be the on-field referee, with Warren Turley and Jonathan Roberts the touch judges appointed.

Three of the four quarter-final ties this weekend will now be available to watch live, with Hull FC v Hull KR on Saturday afternoon and Warrington Wolves v St Helens on Sunday afternoon both being screened by the BBC.

The only tie not being shown live is Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils on Friday night in Perpignan. As a result, that tie will not have a video referee in operation.

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