Widnes Vikings can confirm that the upcoming 1895 Cup quarter-final against Newcastle Thunder will now be played at Robin Park Arena, Wigan due to the DCBL Stadium being unavailable.
The stadium is currently undergoing essential public address system installations required to meet Martyn’s Law compliance, alongside planned events. The DCBL Stadium’s unavailability was communicated to the RFL ahead of fixture scheduling in November.
The club has worked closely with a number of local clubs in an effort to stage the fixture as close to Widnes as possible, and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to those clubs – Widnes RUFC, Runcorn Linnets, Warrington Wolves, Warrington Town FC, Leigh Leopards, Wigan Warriors, Newcastle Thunder – and Halton Borough Council for the assistance and support they have provided throughout the process.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank supporters of both clubs for their understanding and continued support.
The game will take place on Sunday 17 May, 2026, kick-off 3:00pm.
Robin Park Arena has a capacity of 1,000, and supporters are advised to secure tickets early to avoid disappointment. This will be a TICKET ONLY EVENT, with all tickets needing to be purchased in advance.
Tickets can be purchased via our website or directly at: widnesvikings.co.uk/thunder
