Rugby League returns to Wembley Stadium for an unmissable day of Betfred Challenge Cup Finals action on Saturday 30 May.
The action begins with a blockbuster showdown in the Women’s Challenge Cup Final, as Wigan Warriors and St Helens renew their rivalry under the famous arch. The Saints will be out for revenge after last year’s Wembley defeat against a dominant Warriors side.
Attention then turns to the Men’s Challenge Cup Final, where Wigan Warriors face Hull KR in a heavyweight clash between two clubs that have held every major domestic trophy between them for the past two years. The Robins, who ended a 40 year wait for silverware when they lifted the Challenge Cup trophy last year, defend their crown against the most decorated club in Cup history.
For everyone attending, we’ve prepared some useful information below. Please follow the guidance provided to help ensure Cup Finals Day is a safe and enjoyable experience for all supporters. Fans can also find further details on the Wembley Stadium website.
SCHEDULE AND DOOR OPENINGS
- Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final, K.O. 11:45
- Betfred Men’s Challenge Cup Final, K.O. 15:00
Hospitality and General Admission turnstiles will open from 11am. Please arrive early at the stadium to allow enough time for necessary security checks, including enhanced searches and bag checks.
Children (under the age of 14) must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of two will not be permitted into any area of the stadium.
TICKETS
Print at home tickets can be purchased online at rugby-league.com/tickets until 6:30am on Saturday 30 May with prices starting from £25 Adults and £10 Juniors.
Tickets will then be available to purchase from the North Stand West Ticket Office at Wembley Stadium from 9:45am until half time of the Men’s Cup Final.
Your match ticket entitles you to watch the Women’s and Men’s Finals on the day but please note that once you enter the stadium, you will not be able to leave and then re-enter.
FOOD AND DRINK
You cannot bring your own food and drink into the venue. Wembley Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drink inside the stadium, including M&S food stores situated on Level 2 of the East and West Stand. The two stores offer guests the traditional variety of options you can expect from a M&S food store.
Alcohol will be allowed to be consumed in stadium seats.
CASHLESS STADIUM
Wembley Stadium is a cashless venue. No kiosks, including programme sales, will accept cash. Contactless & Card payments will be accepted at all kiosks inside the stadium.
FAN ZONE
There is a dedicated fan zone for all Rugby League fans on the East Side of the stadium. East Village offers supporters the chance to enjoy food and drink (including alcohol) while listening to the latest sounds from our resident DJ. It is the perfect place to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere with fellow fans.
The fan zone will be open from 10.00, with alcoholic drinks not available until 11am, and close 30 minutes prior to kick-off of the Men’s final at 3pm. They will stop serving alcohol one hour before kick-off.
Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter the fan zone and spaces are limited. The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.
DISABLED SUPPORTERS
Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements.
There are 310 places for wheelchair users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat. The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station. More information can be found here.
RESTRICTED BAG POLICY
Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size: Height – 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width – 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth – 210mm (8.27 inches).
Please note, this means the overall bag size – bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.
TRAVEL
Wembley Central station will be closed on Saturday 30 May and trains will not be stopping at Wembley Stadium station. Enhanced services from Wembley Park are still in service throughout the day.
SOFA TO SEAT
Plan your route to Wembley Stadium from sofa to seat here.
PARKING AT WEMBLEY STADIUM
Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks.
Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.
Blue badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility needs and this can also be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For any further accessibility requirements, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.
ABOUT WEMBLEY STADIUM
No-street-drinking-zone
Brent Council have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium. This is part of the current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place around the stadium on event days.
Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the final will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered. Supporters wanting alcohol before the game should head for the licensed bars or restaurants in the area or make their way to the dedicated fan zones outside the stadium.
Flags
Guests may bring a flag into the ground WITHOUT permission from Wembley Stadium should the following guidelines be followed:
- Level 1 & 2 – Flags more than 250cm at widest point will not be permitted (flagpoles larger than 1m will not be permitted)
- Level 5 - Flags more than 200cm x 100cm will not be permitted (flagpoles larger than 1m will not be permitted)
Full information can be found here.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Wembley Stadium has a zero-tolerance policy for all anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. Tougher measures are now in place for the following offences.
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
- Entering the pitch without permission
- Smoke bombs or pyros
- Throwing objects
- Drug use
- Discriminatory behaviour
- Racist or homophobic chanting
CONSEQUENCES
- Reported to the police
- Ejected from the stadium
- Criminal record
- Education or employment at risk
- Life-time ban
Help us to ensure all events at Wembley Stadium are a safe environment for everyone. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.
Tickets for 2026 Betfred Challenge Cup Final can be purchased here.
