Warrington Wolves will rename their stadium in honour of darts world champion Luke Littler for his or her opening house sport of the brand new Tremendous League season.
Lifelong Wolves fan Littler grew to become the youngest winner of the World Darts Championship when he triumphed at Alexandra Palace in January, a couple of weeks earlier than his 18th birthday.
Warrington, who narrowly missed out on a spot in final yr’s Grand Remaining, are renaming The Halliwell Jones Stadium as ‘The Luke Littler Stadium’ for his or her match with Catalans Dragons on Friday February 21.
Littler might be a visitor of honour on the evening and lead the crew out, in addition to parading his world championship trophy across the pitch at half-time.
Littler mentioned: “It is a dream come true that the membership I have been a fan of since I used to be younger has determined to call the stadium after me for an evening!
“It’s an absolute honour and I can’t thank the club enough.”
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Highlights of final yr’s Tremendous League semi-final as Warrington had been narrowly crushed by Hull KR
Tuesday’s announcement comes lower than 24 hours earlier than the 2025 Tremendous League’s official season launch, which you’ll comply with reside from Wednesday on the Sky Sports activities app.
Littler, in the meantime, begins the defence of his Premier League Darts title on Thursday night in Belfast, reside on Sky Sports activities.
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Littler parades his trophy round Outdated Trafford throughout Manchester United’s Premier League match with Brighton
Warrington Wolves chief government Karl Fitzpatrick mentioned: “Luke’s achievements on the world stage have been nothing short of incredible, and we are immensely proud to celebrate his success with this special homecoming.
“He is a real Warrington fan, and subsequently renaming our stadium in his honour for our house opener is a becoming tribute.”
The Super League season begins on Thursday February 13 with defending champions Wigan Warriors hosting Leigh Leopards, while Warrington begin their campaign away to Huddersfield Giants on Sunday February 16.
Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining four matches each week shown on Sky Sports activities+
