Here are the latest confirmed semi-final dates for the Challenge Cup, based on recent announcements and typical scheduling windows.
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Rugby League Challenge Cup (2025/26 season): Semi-finals are scheduled for the weekend of May 9-10, with two-legged ties including home and away legs for some matchups. Final details (venues and kick-off times) were to be confirmed shortly after the draw. [Source indicates 2026 schedule pattern and dates in that window][7]
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For context, several outlets reported the semi-finals being set around mid-May, with venues to be confirmed the day after the draw and tickets released to members before general sale. [Source confirms draw timing and venue announcements planned around April 13, 2026][7]
If you’re looking for a specific team matchup, I can check the latest fixtures for your team (e.g., St Helens vs Wigan or other local clubs) and provide exact dates, venues, and kick-off times as soon as they’re published. Also, if you’d like, I can monitor updates and alert you when the official schedule is released.
Note: Dates and logistics can vary slightly by competition and year, so please confirm which Challenge Cup (rugby league, football, or another sport) you’re interested in, and I’ll tailor the latest details.
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The details for the Challenge Cup semi-finals have been confirmed, as the four remaining teams battle it out for a spot at Wembley Stadium.
www.seriousaboutrl.comThe semi-final line-ups for the 2025 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed after a weekend of...
www.rugbypass.comSt Helens will face rivals Wigan Warriors in the semi-finals of the Cup for the first time since 2022 when the Warriors fought off a superb comeback to win 20-18 in a thrilling encounter at Elland Road. Semi-Final ties are to be played over the weekend of May 9-10, with venues to be confirmed tomorrow (13 April) and tickets on sale within the next week.
www.rugby-league.comWARRINGTON WOLVES and Doncaster will host the Challenge Cup semi-finals. St Helens will face Wigan Warriors at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday May 9 – with a kick-off of 2.30pm – in a game that will be televised live on BBC One. Holders Hull KR then tackle Warrington in the other semi-final tie in Doncaster on Sunday May 10 – kick-off at 4pm – broadcast live on BBC Two, as Super League sides battle it out for a place at the Wembley showpiece on May 30. Both days will see double-headers...
www.totalrl.comThe challenge cup fixtures schedule moves into a decisive weekend, with the semi-final draw set to take place live during Sunday’s quarter-final coverage. Chris Kamara MBE and Jamie Peacock MBE will make the draw at half-time of Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors on Sunday at 1: 00 PM ET. The draw will be shown live …
www.el-balad.comDetails for the 2026 Rugby League Challenge Cup have been confirmed including key dates, the format and when the draw will happen.
www.seriousaboutrl.comFri 19 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR PANTHERS HOME GAMES 🎟 The dates have been confirmed for our two-legged Challenge Cup semi-final with arch rivals Sheffield Steelers. Panthers will host the Steelers at the Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday 18th February. Please note this game will face-off at 19:30 rather than 19:00 as had been the case for midweek games this season. The return leg will take place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday 25th February (19:30 face-off)....
www.panthers.co.ukThe matchups for the 2025 Challenge Cup Semi-Finals have been confirmed. As first overall seeds, Belfast Giants had the pick of their opponents - they have chosen to face Nottingham Panthers. Sheffield Steelers will therefore
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