Very rarely in top-flight sport do fans get the chance to watch a game with their head coach over a pint but that’s what is being offered to Huddersfield Giants fans this weekend, with an open invitation shared to watch the Challenge Cup Final with new club coach Jim Lenihan.

Lenihan has plenty of work to do in order to bring fans back on side, not least because the first game since his arrival in the country saw the Giants lose 52-0 against Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos, and what is effectively an informal ‘meet the coach’ will surely go a long way to bringing fans back on board.

The Giants have teamed up with a local bar to watch Saturday’s Challenge Cup Final with the newly-appointed Huddersfield coach set to watch Wigan Warriors take on Hull KR, in the company of invited fans.

It’s an open invitation with no booking needed with fans encouraged to go watch an afternoon of sport alongside their new head coach, in an opportunity that fans of most sports clubs would jump at.

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A club statement announcing the event, read: “Starting from 2:30pm, we’ve partnered with Warehouse to welcome our supporters for a chilled afternoon watching Wigan vs Hull KR in the Challenge Cup Final in the company of our new Head Coach Jim Lenihan.

“The Final will be on the big screen and numerous TV’s in Warehouse, including the spacious outdoor area, there’s no booking needed, just turn up on the afternoon and enjoy a drink and the game.

“Warehouse, located on Zetland Street near the University of Huddersfield is a great local bar offering a variety of food and drinks, with a wide range of screens and pool tables, it’s the perfect place to chill out, have a drink and a bite to eat and watch the Challenge Cup Final.”

Lenihan made two Challenge Cup appearances during his one year playing for the Giants, scoring in both games with Huddersfield ultimately losing out to Salford in the round of 16.

We’re hosting a Challenge Cup watch party with our new Head Coach Jim Lenihan this Saturday 📺

Meet our Head Coach 🤝
Watch the Final 🏟️
Food and Drink available 🍻

2:30pm – Warehouse Huddersfield – Sat 30th May 📍#GiantsUnleashed

— Huddersfield Giants 🐮🔔 (@Giantsrl) May 27, 2026