Wigan Warriors discover their opening round opponents

Super League has revealed all the round one matches, with Adrian Lam's Warriors set to face Leigh on the opening night.

The Centurions, who were handed a spot in the top-flight after Toronto weren't readmitted, have a number of ex-Warriors in their ranks including new signings Lewis Tierney and Ben Flower.

The season will kick-off with six games live on Sky Sports Arena across the weekend of 26-28 March.

The double header fixtures will be played behind closed doors on consecutive days, and in line with current Government protocols, at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

In a change to the initial 2021 format, the revised structure will now see teams compete over 25 rounds, including Dacia Magic Weekend. The season finale, the Betfred Super League Grand Final will take place as originally scheduled at Old Trafford on Saturday, 9 October. The change in format is due to the two-week delay from the original 11 March start date announced in December 2020.

Dacia Magic Weekend remains part of the calendar for 2021, however due to on-going Covid-19 crowd restrictions at sporting events, the proposed date for the St James’ Park showpiece, has been moved to 4-5 September.

Round 1, Emerald Headingley Stadium (all games live on Sky Sports Arena);

FRIDAY, 26 MARCH (both games live on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena)

ST HELENS v SALFORD RED DEVILS, 6pm

LEIGH CENTURIONS v WIGAN WARRIORS, 8.15pm

SATURDAY, 27 MARCH (both games live on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena)

WAKEFIELD TRINITY v LEEDS RHINOS, 3pm

CATALANS DRAGONS v HULL KR, 5.15pm

SUNDAY, 28 MARCH (both games live on Sky Sports Mix and Arena)

HULL FC v HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS, 12.30pm

CASTLEFORD TIGERS v WARRINGTON WOLVES, 2.45pm