Thats a bit of a blow to the haters...

Yes I remember thinking at OT in 2013 just after we'd dispatched Wire to win the double - now if only we owned our own stadium, then I'd really be able to enjoy this.

In a similar way I'd imagine that fans of AC Milan can't really enjoy their 7 European Cups because they share their stadium.

And I'm gutted and think it's outrageous that the RFL are giving Saints and Wire 2 extra points in the league next season because they own their own grounds.

Playing Saturday as Latics now playing Friday, should be bouncing Sat night at the DW. under the lights

Do you think? In not sure tbh. At the moment it just feels a bit like we're playing a pre season friendly against them (Shaun Wane seemed to feel similar in his interview on the sports bible) and it will all act as a bit of a reminder of the one that got away at Old Trafford.

I'll be there don't get me wrong and my attitude may change. The format doesn't help. It should be in some sort of tournament set up with all 6 having the chance of winning the WCC trophy.

So Latics have shifted their match to a Friday night to make way for a RL pre-season friendly? Interesting!

Yellow Moron will be upset

I wonder if the RFL/WiganRLFC offered Whelan the opportunity to have an England v New Zealand test match at his stadium provided that Wigan could play the WCC game at the DW on Sat 21st Feb.
Having a RL International at your stadium is, I believe, very lucrative.
An interesting turn of events.

I think you are right on this one. It's the way these things are negotiated. Of course, with the RFL wanting to stage one of the games in Lancashire and with the Saints, Warrington and Salford grounds being far too small to hold the game it makes sense to hold it at the DW.

They'd want to hold one of the tests in Wigan anyway. My guess would be Huddersfield and Hull for the other two. They could probably sell out those three with some decent marketing.

As much as it's funny to wind Wigan fans up about the stadium, this is really good news. Can't wait for these three games, hopefully all in front of big crowds.

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The ticket prices make perfect sense Rogues. Why would a friendly be as expensive as the World Club Challenge?

Nice to see you're still hanging around redvee after your ban.

Warrington prices are shocking.

supply and demand i guess but....yep

I'd guess all the sides/the RFL will want to make a similar amount of money from each game. Wires ground is the smallest so the tickets are the most expensive.

A touch unfair on the Wire fans but there's still plenty of affordable tickets.

I am officially heartbroke. The 21st Feb is my daughter's birthday. Looks like I'll be watching it on telly.