Match Preview | Warrington Wolves (A)
05/02/2026
The Eagles face a trip to The Halliwell Jones Stadium tomorrow evening to face Warrington Wolves in the Betfred Challenge Cup 3rd Round (7:30pm KO).
After starting the new season strongly with three wins from three games in all competitions, Craig Lingard’s side head to Cheshire looking to pull off a shock in the Challenge Cup as they come up against Betfred Super League opposition.
Last week’s 18-6 victory over Whitehaven saw the Eagles book their place into the next round as tries from Joe Brown, Joel Farrell and Conor Fitzsimmons saw us come from behind to beat the Cumbrians.
The hosts, Warrington, will take on the Eagles on Friday in their first competitive outing in 2026. After pre-season victories against Widnes Vikings and Leigh Leopards in recent weeks, Sam Burgess’ side will take on the Eagles this Friday as they continue to prepare for the start of the new Super League season, which starts next week against St Helens.
Read below for all the key information you need to know ahead of Friday’s trip to The Halliwell Jones Stadium to face Warrington Wolves.
TICKETS
Sheffield Eagles supporters will be located in Block B of the Greenalls East Stand. This is an all-seated stand situated behind the posts at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Ticket prices for Sheffield Eagles supporters have been confirmed as follows: Adults £15, Concessions (65+ and 17–23) £12, and Under 16s £5. Supporters can purchase tickets by clicking HERE.
Please note that supporters must register an account on Warrington Wolves’ ticketing website to be able to secure tickets at the prices listed above.
When purchasing tickets, supporters can either choose their own seats via the stadium map or you can select the number of tickets first and click ‘Buy Now’. If selecting tickets this way, please ensure your basket is amended to confirm the correct ticket types before checkout.
If the stadium map does not appear on your screen, refreshing your browser should resolve the issue.
Supporters wishing to purchase accessible seating and helper tickets should contact Warrington’s ticket office directly on 01925 248888.
SUPPORTER’S COACH
Please note that our Supporters’ Coach running for this game has now SOLD OUT!
For anyone who has booked on the coach, pick-up points and departure times are as follows: 4:00pm from Olympic Legacy Park (outside the library) and 4:30pm from Tankersley (Maple Road, near the Shell garage).
Please note that the coach will depart promptly at the times listed above to ensure arrival in Warrington ahead of kick-off.
THE HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM
The Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
The Halliwell Jones Stadium, home to Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club since it was built in 2003, is Warrington's largest and leading conference and events venue, staging important games in the rugby league world such as the European Nations Final.
Boasting impressive and up to date facilities, a diverse range of multi-function pitch-facing suites and executive boxes and inspired menus, Halliwell Jones Conference and Events will provide you with a first-class event experience.
At its inception, the stadium bucked the trend of modern stadiums and introduced terraced areas rather than being an all-seater stadium. The official capacity of the newly renovated stadium is 15,000, with record breaking crowds achieved during the 2013 Rugby League World cup, where The Halliwell Jones Stadium hosted two fixtures.
GETTING TO THE STADIUM
By Car: Take Junction 9 off M62 and head south towards Warrington along the A49.
After 1.5 miles, straight on through the lights with MacDonalds on the right. Proceed past the Tesco Superstore and The Halliwell Jones Stadium before turning right at next set of traffic lights.
By Rail: The nearest station to the stadium is Warrington Central. When leaving the station turn right, you will see the stadium ahead.
Warrington Bank Quay Station is just over a mile from the stadium, we suggest you take a taxi from the rank at the entrance, the journey should take no more than 3-5 minutes.
By Bus: Warrington Bus Station is a short distance from the Stadium, near to Central Train Station. Exit the station and turn left down Winwick Street and past Central Station (on your right) and continue down towards the stadium.
PARKING
Parking is available around the stadium, but please be aware there are residential parking schemes in operation, though there are some pay car parks close to the stadium, including.
- Winwick Street Car Park (APCOA) - WA2 7TU
- Foundry St Parking - WA2 7TD
- Dallam Lane Parking - WA2 7NG
- Time Square Multi-Story Car Park - WA1 2HN
Please do not park in the Tesco car park.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The sides haven’t met competitively since 1999, when Warrington ran out 48–16 winners in a Super League fixture, making this the first official meeting between the two sides in over 25 years, and the first this century.
KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME
If you are unable to attend the match, you can keep up to date via:
- Live match updates on X
- Match report
- Post-match interviews
- Match highlights on SETV
