LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Wigan Warriors are gearing up to face off against the Warrington Wolves in a highly anticipated match-up in Las Vegas on March 1, in what Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski describes as a momentous occasion for Super League.
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, adding to the hype surrounding the event.
The concept of playing rugby league games in Las Vegas was first introduced by the NRL in 2024, and Wigan and Warrington are set to kick off a thrilling day of action at the Allegiant Stadium.
This festival of rugby league will also feature two NRL fixtures and an international clash between the Australia Jillaroos and England Women.
Radlinski played a key role in getting Wigan involved in this groundbreaking event, and he believes that the sport as a whole will benefit from their participation.
The level of interest and excitement surrounding this game is like nothing seen before in Super League.
The buzz around the event was evident from the season opener when Wigan faced off against Leigh Leopards, with a Vegas chapel on site and the legendary Michael Buffer announcing the teams onto the field.
Radlinski reflected on the spectacle, saying, "It was rugby league like we had never seen before.
The production, the colors - it was like rugby league on a different planet."
In order for the sport to continue to grow and be taken seriously, Radlinski believes that it is crucial for rugby league to be a part of these extraordinary occasions.
The anticipation and excitement leading up to the game in Las Vegas is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling match-up between these two powerhouse teams.