The build-up to the 2026 campaign continues this weekend, with nine friendlies taking place between Friday and Sunday involving clubs from Super League and the Championship.<\/p>\n
Below, we run through those friendlies, with all of the information you need for the weekend ahead listed.<\/p>\n
The First Round of the Challenge Cup also takes place this weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want more Love Rugby League? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> and ensure you never miss our exclusives and breaking news!<\/p>\n Friday, January 9<\/p>\n There\u2019s just the one friendly on Friday evening, but it\u2019s a tasty affair as neighbours Warrington and Widnes clash at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, as has become tradition during pre-season. The Championship<\/a> side came out on top last year, and Wire have a point to prove after what turned out to be a pretty dismal 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s friendly<\/p>\n Warrington Wolves v Widnes Vikings \u2013 Halliwell Jones Stadium (7.30pm)<\/p>\n Saturday, January 10<\/p>\n Three Super League clubs are in action across Saturday\u2019s friendlies, with Wigan, Bradford and Saints travelling to Crusaders, Dewsbury and Swinton respectively.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Championship side Barrow host Scotland in a unique game which forms part of Shane Toal\u2019s Testimonial, with the international outfit gearing up for their game against the United States in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s friendlies<\/p>\n North Wales Crusaders v Wigan Warriors \u2013 Eirias Stadium (1pm) Sunday, January 11<\/p>\n Bradford are back in action again on Sunday, with Kurt Haggerty set to split his squad this weekend. Their second game of the weekend takes them to Doncaster.<\/p>\n
\nDewsbury Rams v Bradford Bulls \u2013 FLAIR Stadium (1.30pm)
\nSwinton Lions v St Helens \u2013 Heywood Road (2pm)
\nBarrow Raiders v Scotland \u2013 Northern Competitions Stadium (3pm)<\/p>\n