Match Preview: Warrington (SLR3)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of our HISTORIC Betfred Super League CLASH AGAINST WARRINGTON WOVLES IN LAS VEGAS.
Wigan and Warrington will create British history at the Allegiant Stadium tomorrow night when they contest the first ever Betfred Super League fixture in the United States.
The clash is the first of four matches in what is set to be a Bigger, Better and Bolder rugby league festival in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, which will see Wigan’s Anna Davies compete for England Women’s against the Australian Jillaroos.
Squad News
Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet has selected an unchanged squad.
Opposition
Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has also named an unchanged 21.
Pre-Game at WSKY Stadium
Supporters are encouraged to attend an official pre-game event at the stunning WSKY Bar and Grill, directly opposite the Allegiant Stadium.
The event, which is free to attend from 10am on Saturday 1 March, will offer an exclusive pre-game insight from guests including Martin Offiah MBE and Denis Betts.
The Allegiant Stadium
Rugby league returns to the 65,000 capacity stadium bigger, bolder, and better, with more games, more teams, more nations, and more opportunities for fans from around the world to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime festival of global Rugby League.
Rugby League Las Vegas Match Schedule:
- Super League – Wigan v Warrington (1:30pm PST / 9:30pm GMT)
- NRL – Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors (4:00pm PST / 12am GMT*)
- Test Match – Australian Jillaroos vs England Lionesses (6:00pm PST / 2am GMT*)
- NRL – Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (8:30pm PST / 4:30am GTM*)
* Kick off times on Sunday 2 March 2025.
Please note the Allegiant Stadium operates as a no re-entry facility. Supporters can access the Allegiant Stadium bag check and policy HERE.
Previous Meetings
Wigan and Warrington became the first two British professional rugby league teams to play each other in the United States when they met in an exhibition match at the County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June 1989. Wigan won 12-5 thanks to Andy Goodway’s try and goals from Joe Lydon.
Last 10:
- Wigan 4, Warrington 40 (SLR19, 26/7/24)
- Warrington 8, Wigan 18 (CCF, 8/6/24) (at Wembley Stadium)
- Warrington 18, Wigan 19 (SLR13, 1/6/24)
- Wigan 26, Warrington 12 (SLR19, 14/7/23)
- Wigan 14, Warrington 12 (CCQF, 18/6/23)
- Warrington 6, Wigan 13 (SLR9, 14/4/23)
- Wigan 32, Warrington 6 (SLR22, 5/8/22)
- Warrington 22, Wigan 40 (SLR11, 29/4/22)
- Warrington 10, Wigan 6 (SLR23, 5/9/21) (at St James’ Park, Newcastle)
- Warrington 21, Wigan 8 (SLR16, 28/7/21)
Super League Summary:
- Wigan wins: 45
- Warrington wins: 27
- Draws: 3
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press from Las Vegas ahead of the historic showdown.
Peet: “It’s going to be a fantastic event and we have a big responsibility to sport in our country to do this in the right way. Although we are going to play against Warrington, we are going in partnership to showcase what British Super League is capable of.
“I was expecting it to be exciting, but I’ve been blown away by how fans from all around the world have engaged. Anyone in Las Vegas this weekend will know this event is taking place – it certainly hasn’t gone under the radar.”
Read Peet’s full quotes HERE.
Captain’s Quotes
Liam Farrell has envisioned the ‘surreal’ moment of joining Ellery Hanley in captaining the Club in the United States.
Farrell said: “It’s going to be a surreal experience. To lead the Club out and play in a venue like the Allegiant Stadium will be such a special and proud moment. This will certainly be a fixture that’s remembered.”
Read Farrell’s full quotes HERE.
Souvenir Brochure
A 48-page, A4 sized, limited edition Las Vegas brochure is available to purchase in-store and online HERE as the perfect keepsake for supporters to remember our historic clash at the Allegiant Stadium.
A digital version of the brochure will be available to buy from 7pm on Saturday night HERE.
Full details on the Las Vegas brochure can be found HERE.
Kit Check
Wigan Warriors will wear a special Las Vegas kit at the Allegiant Stadium comprising of a cherry and white twist on the famous stars and stripes of the USA flag.
Limited stock of our Vegas range is available to purchase online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been appointed to referee the historic fixture whilst Liam Moore has been selected as the video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves from 9:20pm (GMT) via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
Social Media:
Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website:
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
- X (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
