No better way to spend a summer night in February than sitting on the hill at Leichhardt Oval and taking in a Witzer Pre-Season Challenge double-header.

The Warriors and Dolphins round out their pre-season campaigns in the opening match before hometown heroes Wests Tigers tackle the powerhouse Panthers in a mouth-watering clash.

Follow all the action from Round 3 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com’s live blog.

Warriors v Dolphins at Leichhardt Oval

Kick-off: The Dolphins have first use of the ball in Friday night’s opening match. 

Fun family fact: Three sons of former Warriors have been named to play this game. Haizyn Mellars, son of Warrior #106 Vince Mellars, is on the wing for the One New Zealand Warriors as he was against the Sea Eagles last Saturday while Warrior #206 Issac Luke’s son Adaquix and Warriors #124 Nathan Fien’s son Noah are both on the Dolphins’ extended bench.

Late Mail: No changes to the squads named on Tuesday. 

Wests Tigers v Panthers at Leichhardt Oval