Holders Wigan start Women's Challenge Cup at Fev
Wigan Warriors won the Women's Challenge Cup for the first time last season
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Women's Challenge Cup holders Wigan Warriors will begin the defence of their title away against Featherstone Rovers in this season's competition.
They have been drawn in Group C against Rovers and Cardiff Demons and will kick off their campaign on Saturday, 4 April.
Denis Betts' side thrashed rivals St Helens 42-6 at Wembley in June to win the trophy for the first time.
This year's final will also take place at Wembley, as part of finals day with the men's Challenge Cup final on Saturday, 30 May.
Meanwhile, last year's runners up St Helens have been drawn against Huddersfield Giants and Catalans Dragons in Group A.
Group B features two-time winners Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards and London Broncos while Group D contains Barrow Raiders who will face York Valkyrie under the stewardship of former Great Britain international Leon Pryce.
2026 Betfred Women's Challenge Cup group stage fixtures
Group A
Sunday, 5 April
Huddersfield Giants v St Helens
Sunday, 12 April
Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons
Sunday, 19 April
St Helens v Catalans Dragons
Group B
Saturday, 4 April
Leigh Leopards v Leeds Rhinos
Sunday, 12 April
London Broncos v Leigh Leopards
Sunday, 19 April
Leeds Rhinos v London Broncos
Group C
Saturday, 4 April
Featherstone Rovers v Wigan Warriors
Saturday, 11 April
Wigan Warriors v Cardiff Demons
Saturday, 18 April
Cardiff Demons v Featherstone Rovers
Group D
Saturday 11 April
York Valkyrie v Barrow Raiders
