Due to a frozen pitch following a period of bad weather this week, Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 fixture between Rochdale Mayfield and Ince Rose Bridge will no longer be televised.
As a result, the BBC will now air Thatto Heath versus Seaton Rangers which will be broadcast live at 2pm on BBC iPlayer.
The fixture in Rochdale will still go ahead as planned, as will Sunday’s clash between Siddal and Waterhead which will be live on The Sportsman.
Please visit the Rugby Match Centre to view the Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 fixtures.
Betfred Challenge Cup 2026 key dates
First Round (Community) – Jan 10-11
Second Round (Championship clubs enter) – Jan 24-25
Third Round (Super League clubs enter) – Feb 6-8
Fourth Round (last 16) – March 14-15
Quarter Finals – April 11-12
Semi Finals – May 9/10
Final – Saturday May 30
It's Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 30 May 2026. Book your tickets here today and enjoy our early bird prices!
