The club was saddened to learn of the death this week at the age of 71 of our former player Nicky Nelson, a powerful, ball-handling prop who was a part of the cup-kings era of the mid-1970s. Though born in the East Midlands (in June 1952), Nicky grew up in Widnes, attending St Michaels Primary...Read More
Widnes Vikings is pleased to announce the return of Picow Engineering as a shirt sponsor for 2024. The company previously sponsored the club during its early super league years and will now feature on the shirt sleeves for the upcoming season. Stephen Brennan, the Operations Director at Picow Engineering said: “We are proud to be...Read More
The Club is delighted to announce that Widnes Market will become a kit sponsor for the Vikings in 2024. The kit sponsorship agreement sees Widnes Market continue its affiliation with the Vikings, having been a digital partner last season. Their new sponsorship will also now see the Widnes Market logo feature on the back of...Read More
The club is pleased to announce that Hopewiser will continue as a shirt sponsor for the Vikings in 2024. Hopewiser, who also sponsor Vikings winger, Ollie Brookes, will enter its 5th year as a kit sponsor for the Vikings, having featured on the club’s kits since 2020. Their renewed sponsorship will once again see them...Read More
The Vikings, in partnership with DCBL, are delighted to announce the launch of the 12 visits of Christmas! We want to recognise 12 local people who, in the last 12 months, have gone above and beyond for their families, friends, work colleagues, have suffered health-wise, lost a loved one, or who could just do with...Read More
Our full fixtures for the 2024 Betfred Championship season have been revealed. Yesterday, it was announced that we will begin the new campaign at home to Barrow Raiders on Sunday 17 March. The Vikings will also welcome Swinton Lions to the DCBL Stadium in round 2 for a Good Friday clash on March 29, (2pm...Read More
The Vikings are pleased to confirm that the 2024 Kit launch will take place on Sunday 10 December 2023 at 12pm in the Bridge Suite at the stadium. This is a free to attend event for fans and you do not need a ticket to be there – just turn up! The Bridge suite will...Read More
Widnes Vikings will kick off the 2024 Betfred Championship season at the DCBL Stadium against Barrow Raiders. Our opening fixture against the Raiders on Sunday, 17 March kicks off at 3pm and will be the first league fixture for the new look Vikings side under Allan Coleman. The two teams shared the spoils in last...Read More
Widnes Vikings can confirm that we will face Swinton Lions and North Wales Crusaders in the Group Stage of this season’s new look 1895 Cup. The Vikings will receive a bye for the first week of 1895 Cup fixtures. We will kick off our 1895 Cup campaign on Sunday, February 4 against Swinton Lions at...Read More
The Club is delighted to announce that Sleeptight Beds will become a kit sponsor for the Vikings in 2024. The kit sponsorship agreement sees Sleeptight continue its long-standing affiliation with the Vikings, having been a digital partner last season. Their sponsorship will see the Sleeptight Beds logo feature on the front of the shorts for...Read More
