The draw for the semi-finals of the Men’s Betfred Challenge Cup will be made live on BBC One by football legend Chris Kamara MBE and former Challenge Cup winner Jamie Peacock MBE during half-time of the quarter-final clash between Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors on Sunday (12 April, 1pm KO).
A resident of Wakefield for 40 years, Chris Kamara enjoyed a distinguished career spanning both professional football and broadcasting. Kamara will be joined by four-time Challenge Cup winner Jamie Peacock for tomorrow’s draw.
Ball numbers can be confirmed below with semi-final ties to be played on the weekend of May 9/10.
Semi-Final Draw Ball Numbers
1 - Hull KR
2 - St Helens
3 - Warrington Wolves
4 - Wakefield Trinity/Wigan Warriors
Betfred Challenge Cup 2026 key dates:
Semi Finals – May 9/10
Final – Saturday May 30
Rugby League returns to Wembley Stadium for the Betfred Challenge Cup Final on Saturday 30 May. Beat the price rise and secure the best seats for the best prices here. But hurry, the earlybird discount ends midnight on Monday 13 April!
