Champions York open season with trip to Wigan

York Valkyrie beat St Helens 18-8 in the 2024 Grand Final

Champions York Valkyrie will begin the defence of their Women's Super League crown with a trip to Wigan Warriors.

The match kicks off the 2025 season on Friday, 16 May with last season's runners-up St Helens hosting Leeds Rhinos the following day in a repeat of the last three Challenge Cup finals.

On 18 May, Warrington Wolves play Huddersfield Giants and newly promoted Leigh Leopards face Barrow Raiders.

The second round of fixtures has also been announced with York at home to Leeds as the stand-out game, with the rest of the season's game set to be released at 18:00 GMT.

Round 1:

16 May:

Wigan Warriors v York Valkyrie

17 May:

St Helens v Leeds Rhinos

18 May:

Leigh Leopards v Barrow Raiders

Warrington Wolves v Huddersfield Giants

Round 2:

25 May:

Huddersfield Giants v St Helens

Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves

Wigan Warriors v Barrow Raiders

York Valkyrie v Leeds Rhinos