Warriors confirm details for next year’s World Club Challenge as Latics rearrange fixture

Wigan Warriors will face NRL champions Penrith Panthers next February, Saturday 24, at the DW Stadium in the confirmed World Club Challenge fixture.
By Josh McAllister
Published 30th Nov 2023, 20:04 BST
Updated 4th Dec 2023, 11:04 BST
Details have been confirmed for the World Club Challenge in 2024Details have been confirmed for the World Club Challenge in 2024
Details have been confirmed for the World Club Challenge in 2024

With an 8:00pm kick-off, it is the first World Club Challenge to be held in England since 2020, while Wigan were crowned champions in 2017 with a 22-6 triumph over Cronulla Sharks.

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Next February’s clash will be Wigan’s ninth attempt at becoming World Club champions having claimed the title in 1987, 1991, 1993 and most recently in 2017.

Ivan Cleary’s Penrith staged the greatest comeback ever seen at an NRL Grand Final against Brisbane Broncos to claim their third successive NRL title in October, their fifth Premiership overall.

It will be their fourth World Club Challenge appearance, still in search for their first win having lost to St Helens earlier this year in Australia.

Wigan chief executive Kris Radlinski said: “In recent weeks, substantial efforts have been invested to ensure the game takes place, fuelled by a keen interest from the Panthers to participate.

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“This presents a fantastic opportunity for our club to host one of the NRL’s most formidable teams, providing a special treat for Wigan fans and rugby league enthusiasts alike.

"Anticipation is high and we promise to put on a show.”

Rugby league commercial managing director Rhodri Jones commented: “The World Club Challenge is a mouth-watering fixture to relish in the opening weeks of our 2024 season, as two of the world’s great rugby league clubs meet in Wigan.

"All credit must go to both clubs for the collegiate way discussions have taken place to confirm the fixture.

“It promises to be a very special night, with Penrith determined to be crowned World Club Champions for the first time, and Wigan are looking to extend their wonderful history in the World Club Challenge stretching back almost four decades, including a previous victory against the Panthers.”

Ticket details for the game, along with details of events leading up to the game, will be released in the coming days.

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