Betfred Women's Super League Fixtures released!

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York Valkyrie start their 2026 Betfred Women's Super League campaign on Saturday 16th May (12pm) with a game at home to Huddersfield Giants!

It'll be played as part of a double header, with York Knights taking on Castleford Tigers at 3pm.

New coach, Leon Pryce then sees his side host old foes, St.Helens on Saturday 23rd March at the LNER Community Stadium.

They face reigning champions, Wigan Warriors at home on Saturday 20th June, before the Knights then face their male counterparts in what's sure to be a big occasion.

For 2026, the Betfred Women’s Super League will operate a split-season format with teams facing each other once - home or away - in a single round of fixtures.

Following the regular season, teams will split into the top and bottom four teams playing each other home and away in an extended Play-Off series.

The winners of the extended Play-Offs will be crowned League Leaders and earn a place in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final, whilst the teams in second and third will play each other for the remaining spot. The team finishing the season in eighth position will face the winners of the National Championship with the winner earning a spot in Super League for 2027.

Sky Sports will again showcase three BWSL fixtures this year in addition to the semi-final on September 19/20 before the Grand Final on Sunday 27 September.

Thomas Brindle, General Manager of the Betfred Women’s Super League, said:

“The Betfred Women’s Super League evolves in 2026, introducing an extended, high-impact play-off series designed to elevate performance, intensify competition, and unlock the next phase of commercial growth.”

“Built around the principle of turning the dial up on competitive games throughout the season, the refreshed competition structure ensures that every game matters, momentum builds across the season, and the biggest moments in women’s rugby league are showcased when attention is at its peak.”

“This evolution reflects the rapid growth of the women’s game and signals a confident step forward - one that balances long-term sustainability with elite performance on the world stage.”

York Valkyrie Betfred Women's Super League Fixtures (subject to change)

Saturday 16th May - Huddersfield Giants (H) - 12pm

Saturday 23rd May - St.Helens (H) - 5pm

Saturday 6th June - Leeds Rhinos (A) - 2pm

Saturday 13th June - Leigh Leopards (H) - TBC

Saturday 20th June - Wigan Warriors (H) - 12pm

Saturday 27th June - Featherstone Rovers (A) - 2pm

Sunday 12th July - Barrow Raiders (A) - 2.30pm

Season tickets for 2026 are on general sale!

You can purchase your season ticket package online, over the phone on 01904 950950 (option 1) or in person from the York RLFC Club Shop.

For more information on prices and packages, and to buy your package please click HERE!

For more information on hospitality packages and to purchase your package please click HERE!