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World Club Challenge: Penrith Panthers to play Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium

After failing on home soil in 2023, the Panthers will head to the UK in pursuit of the club’s first World Club Challenge title – FULL DETAILS HERE.

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The Panthers will chase their first World Club Challenge (WCC) with the premiers confirming they will travel to England to compete for the title against Super League Champions Wigan Warriors.

It will be the first time the two sides have met in a WCC for 33-years.

Penrith will face Wigan at the DW Stadium on Saturday February 24 at 8pm (Sunday 25 February 7am AEDT).

Wigan defeated Catalans Dragons 10-2 in the Super League Grand Final to become Super League Champions in October.

Sunia Turuva of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try during the 2023 World Club Challenge match against St Helens at BlueBet Stadium. Picture: Getty Images
Sunia Turuva of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try during the 2023 World Club Challenge match against St Helens at BlueBet Stadium. Picture: Getty Images

The match will be the second time the two sides have met in a World Club Challenge with Wigan winning the previous encounter 21-4 at Anfield in 1991.

The Panthers will be looking to claim its first World Club Challenge title in the club’s fourth appearance.

“We are excited to travel to England next February to test ourselves against the Super League Champions Wigan Warriors,” Panther CEO Matt Cameron said.

“The World Club Challenge is such a vital piece of the rugby league calendar and we’re looking forward to contesting the match for a second straight year.

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