Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves: what's on and team news
Wigan Warriors return to the Brick Community Stadium on Friday, 10 July 2026, at 8pm for Betfred Super League Round 18 against Warrington Wolves. Second meet third with playoff stakes high, live on Sky Sports Action, and a packed gameday featuring Armed Forces celebrations, fan-village events, and a predicted injury-hit but youthful Wigan lineup.
Key Takeaways
- Wigan Warriors host Warrington Wolves at 8pm on Friday in Round 18, with both sides second and third in Super League.
- The club's What's On guide lists fan village from 5.30pm, Armed Forces displays, an EVERYMAN live set at 7.15pm, and a £10,000 Lotto draw.
- Wigan Today predicts Adam Keighran at stand-off and Josh Cartwright on the wing after four squad changes following Magic Weekend injuries.
- Racing Post tips Wigan to win by one to 12 points at 21-10, citing nine wins in ten since April's 23-6 loss at Warrington.
- Leeds Rhinos sit four points clear at the top, so neither side can afford to slip in the Old Trafford race.
When and where is Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves?
The fixture kicks off at 8pm on Friday, 10 July at the Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, in Betfred Super League Round 18. Racing Post lists the broadcast on Sky Sports Action.
Both clubs sit in the top three after contrasting Magic Weekend results. Wigan are second and Warrington third, with Leeds Rhinos holding a four-point buffer at the summit as the playoffs approach.
What is happening on gameday at the Brick?
Wigan Warriors' official What's On guide frames this as the club's first home game since May, with second playing third and Armed Forces celebrations planned. Veterans, cadets and serving personnel can claim tickets in person with valid forces ID.
The fan village opens at 5.30pm with 25% off drinks until 6pm, live music from James Bell, face painters from around 6pm, and food vendors on the outdoor track. EVERYMAN will play a 30-minute set in the North Stand at 7.15pm.
Other matchday notes include a bi-annual £10,000 Lotto draw on the pitch, Golden Gamble tickets around the ground, and military vehicles on display at Robin Park Arena pre-match. For more overstuffed local event round-ups, see our Bizarre News & Florida Man coverage.
Who could start for Wigan Warriors against Warrington?
According to Wigan Today, Matt Peet made four changes to the 21-man squad that beat St Helens, bringing in Luke Thompson, Josh Cartwright, Lewis Daniels and Evan Buckley for Junior Nsemba, Jack Farrimond, Nathan Lowe and Finlay Yeomans—all hamstring casualties except Yeomans.
The predicted lineup sees Jai Field at fullback, Zach Eckersley and Josh Cartwright on the wings, Jake Wardle and George O'Loughlin in the centres, and Adam Keighran partnering Harry Smith in the halves with Bevan French and Farrimond sidelined. Brad O'Neill, Ethan Havard, Kian McDermott, Lukas Mason, Ollie Partington and Kaide Ellis fill the pack.
The bench is tipped to include Luke Thompson, Patrick Mago, Shea O'Connor and Taylor Kerr—giving Peet experienced cover despite the injury list.
What do the predictions say about Wigan Warriors?
Racing Post's Matthew Ireland notes Wigan have won nine of ten since losing 23-6 at Warrington in late April, including a 40-10 Challenge Cup final win at Wembley. Recent wins over Hull and St Helens were tighter, which he links to key injuries.
His best bet is Wigan to win by one to 12 points at 21-10 with bet365. He adds that Warrington were beaten 34-6 at home by Leeds and lost 24-6 to Leigh at Magic Weekend, suggesting the Wire trail Leeds and Wigan at the top.