Castleford Tigers have announced that their stadium will change name to the ‘OneBore Stadium’ after a new partnership was agreed between them and a local company to sponsor them for the next two seasons, including in their centenary year in 2026.
OneBore are a local tunnel and bridge construction company that has signed a partnership with the club that includes naming rights to the stadium.
Wheldon Road is the original name of the Tigers’ ground, and was named as such due to it’s location since it’s opening in 1926 up until 2000, where it was renamed ‘The Jungle’.
From 2010 to 2012, the ground changed names after another big sponsor at the time, Probiz, partnered with the club and agreed to rename the stadium The Probiz Coliseum’.
It then changed again in 2013 to the ‘Wish Communications Stadium’ for one season, before hydraulics company Mend-A-Hose renamed venue in their name.
It stayed that name up until the end of last season, and in 2025 Castleford have had no main stadium title sponsor.
Whilst things have not gone to plan for the West Yorkshire side on the field, and they remain without a head coach, off the field improvements are on the up and this move is just another positive change that the Tigers have made this year.
Castleford Tigers officially change stadium name to ‘The OneBore Stadium’
Brian Sharkey, Managing Director of OneBore, said: “Having purchased the land directly opposite the ground as our new Head Office and yard, we were looking to do something to support the local community and in Castleford, the Castleford Tigers ground is an important central hub for the community, bringing everyone together in their common support of the Tigers.
“After sponsoring a match against Hull KR, we were offered the chance to sponsor the stadium, which we jumped at. We felt this was a great opportunity to embed ourselves into the community and support the club that stands at the heart of the Castleford community.
“We look forward to being active partners with Castleford Tigers and it is with pride we put our name on the stadium. The OneBore Stadium has a great ring to it and as partners we pledge our support to the team, a pledge that is supported by the pillars on which OneBore is built “Trust, Integrity, Respect”. There is a lot of positive change happening with the team as we end this season and I hope the new stadium name along with the other key changes helps support the team as they move into their centenary year.”
Craig Jeffels, Commercial Director of Castleford Tigers, agreed with how important it was for a local company to be involved in the stadium
He said: “Welcoming Onebore Tunnelling to the Tigers as official naming rights partner for the next two years is a huge step forward for the club commercially and signals the start of a new era for our unique home. As part of Onebore Tunnelling’s expansion plans, they recently relocated their business to larger premises in Castleford and wanted to become a big part of our club and wider community. They not only understand the importance of Castleford Tigers and the role it plays within the town and across the district, but also the reach and exposure the company can receive both locally and nationally as our naming rights partner.
“The Onebore Stadium will now be known across Rugby League as the home of our successful and long-established club, which enters its Centenary year in 2026.
“Lastly, I would like to thank Directors Brian (Sharkey) and Shaun (Walsh) at Onebore for their genuine and honest approach throughout the process. Their passion and excitement for the future of the Tigers shined through in every conversation, and I look forward to working with them to strengthen the partnership for the future.”
