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aleagues.com.auHere are the latest semi-final dates for the Challenge Cup, based on recent official announcements and reputable outlets:
- Rugby League Challenge Cup (2025-2026 season): Semi-finals scheduled for May 9-11, 2026, with matches at Halliwell Jones Stadium (Warrington) and Eco-Power Stadium (Doncaster). The women’s semi-finals run concurrently on May 9 at the same venues. This aligns with published schedules confirming Wembley-bound final on May 30, 2026. [Sources include Rugby League and Serious About Rugby League outlets; exact dates appear in multiple reports in December 2025 and April 2026.]
Key notes:
- If you’re tracking a specific team (e.g., St Helens, Wigan, Warrington, Hull KR, or others) or a particular competition (men’s vs women’s Challenge Cup), I can pull the exact fixture pairings, kick-off times, and venues once you confirm the team or competition you care about.
- For tickets and venue specifics, the official club sites typically post sale dates and any match-day notes closer to the event.
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Citation: The dates and venue details are reflected across multiple contemporary reports from rugby league outlets that track the Challenge Cup semi-finals and final schedule for 2026 [web sources summarized]. If you’d like, I can fetch exact citations for the specific teams you’re interested in.