Wakefield Trinity Wildcats to open Leeds Rhinos’ new £1 million Headingley Carnegie pitch
The West Yorkshire rivals will go head-to-head in their first pre-season trial matches in the annual Heatshot Festive Challenge on Boxing Day, Wednesday December 26 (kick-off 11.30am).
Rhinos’ new pitch includes new draining systems and undersoil heating, guaranteeing the match will get the green light regardless of the winter weather over the festive period.
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Hide AdTickets start at £20 for adults, £13 for concessions and £5 for under-16s and go on sale on Monday, November 26 with adults and concessions able to get a £3 discount on matchday admission if buying their tickets before 1pm on Christmas Eve.
Wildcats will also take on Featherstone Rovers at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Sunday, January 13 (kick-off 3pm) as part of their pre-season preparations while a trial match against St Helens is also understood to have been lined up.
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