Wigan Warriors in talks for Super League fixture in Paris
Super League could be heading to Paris in 2026, with conversations ongoing to stage a fixture between Catalans Dragons and Wigan Warriors in the capital of France.
With a match already confirmed in the calendar for Las Vegas next year between Matt Peet’s Warriors and Sam Burgess’ Warrington Wolves, it is now understood that the Dragons have set their sights on taking a game on the road in 2026, with discussions believed to be held with the reigning Super League and World Club Challenge champions.
Stade Jean Bouin could host a fixture between last year’s Super League Grand Finalists, with a stadium capacity of almost 20,000.
The fixture will celebrate the history of Catalans Dragons, with 2026 marking 20 years since the club joined the Super League competition - playing Wigan in their first-ever game and winning 38-30.
It will also mark 30 years since the very first Super League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Sheffield Eagles, played at the Stade Sebastien Charlety.
Wigan and Catalans previously played a historic match at Barcelona's Nou Camp in 2019, with a record-breaking Super League crowd outside of a Grand Final of 31,555 - and the two teams could return in the future.
Wigan Post can also reveal that early discussions are in place to return to the iconic stadium in 2027 or 2028.
Construction is currently underway to expand Nou Camp with a reported €1.5 billion investment, and is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
Steve McNamara’s Dragons won 33-16 back in 2019, with prolific try-scoring winger Liam Marshall and veteran back-rower Willie Isa the only remaining players to have featured on that landmark occasion.