2026 Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Final: Everything You Need To Know

Ahead of Sunday’s Betfred Women's and Men’s Challenge Cup Semi-Finals double header in Doncaster, fans are encouraged to familiarise themselves with all the key information before travelling to the Eco-Power Stadium.

Following on from the recent government announcement that the current national threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) from terrorism has been raised from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE there will be increased security checks for spectators at both venues. This is to ensure you can enjoy the semi-finals in a safe environment. Please make sure you allow plenty of time to arrive at the stadium

Here’s everything you need to know:

GETTING HERE

Eco-Power Stadium

Stadium Way

Doncaster

DN4 5JW

BY ROAD

From the A1(M), join the M18 Eastbound at J35 (signposted Hull) or from the M1, join the M18 Eastbound at J32.

Once on the M18, leave at J3 and take the A6182 towards Doncaster. The stadium is well signposted and is roughly 1.5 miles from J3.

Heading straight on through two sets of traffic lights, you will pass the Lakeside Village retail park on your left. On reaching the roundabout, take the first exit onto Stadium Way and the Eco-Power Stadium will be on your right.

PARKING

There are approximately 1,000 parking spaces across several car parks at the Eco-Power Stadium. Therefore, at events with larger attendances, spaces will be at a premium and booking in advance is essential.

DISABLED PARKING

The disabled parking entrance is Car Park 2 on Stadium Way. Turn right into car park 2 and follow the road down towards the stadium, then turn left onto the one-way ring road. The disabled bays are curved along the side of the stadium and there will be stewarding to manage traffic flow.

Please note, there is no more availability for disabled parking. All accessibility bays have now been booked.

ALTERNATIVE PROVISION

Several companies on the nearby industrial estate offer parking on matchdays for around £5. Please note this provision is not endorsed by the stadium and vehicles are parked at owners’ risk.

BY TRAIN

Doncaster Station is just less than two miles away from the stadium and adjacent to the Transport Interchange where bus services can be accessed.

If you have time on your hands, the walk to the stadium takes roughly 30 minutes. Taking a right turn out of the station, head straight along the A6182 Trafford Way and follow signs for the stadium.

BY BUS

Service 356 departs Doncaster Interchange with a direct route to the Eco-Power Stadium with a journey time of approximately ten minutes.

To head back to the Interchange, buses depart from the stop adjacent to Car Park Two on the opposite side of the road.

Further details of bus services can be found on the Travel South Yorkshire website.

BY COACH

Supporters coaches will drop-off at the stadium for a cost of £20. Following the game supporters should return to their drop-off point to board the coach home.

BOX OFFICE

Tickets are available to purchase online via www.rugby-league.com/tickets until 9am on Sunday May 10. The ticket office at Eco-Power Stadium will open for matchday sales, ticket queries and collections from 9:00am until 30 minutes after the last kick off.

FOOD AND DRINK

Please note you will not be able to bring your own food and drink into the stadium.

A wide range of food and drink will be available on the concourses including pies, loaded fried and pork gyros.

There will be a number of outlets available on the footprint of the stadium.

For those supporters making looking to spend a little more time in Doncaster they can find all the information they need by clicking HERE

BAG POLICY

No bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will be permitted into the stadium, and there will be a 100% bag search policy in operation.

Supporters are strongly advised to allow extra time to get into the stadium if they choose to bring a bag with them.

ON THE DAY

Fans can take their picture with all three Challenge Cup trophies outside the stadium on Sunday. Look out for a gazebo showcasing the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair trophies to the left of the main reception.

STORE

The Eco-Power Stadium Store will be open from 10am with a variety of OXEN leisurewear available to purchase.

QUIET AREA

Quiet areas will be open as usual during the match. Supporters who wish to utilise the room should contact the nearest steward who will take you to the room.

SAFETY

PYROTECHNICS

We would like to remind all supporters that the use of pyrotechnic devices is strictly forbidden.

We have a firm stance on the use of pyrotechnics they cannot and will not be tolerated.

SEARCHES

Please note that stringent searches will take place prior to entering the ground due to several items being found in and around the stadium environment at recent games.

SMOKING AND VAPING

The Eco-Power Stadium is a no smoking or vaping venue.

Anyone found to be smoking or vaping can be ejected from the stadium.