Join us on Boxing Day for the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge

Boxing Day rugby is back! Join us at AMT Headingley Stadium on Saturday, 26th December as the Leeds Rhinos host Wakefield Trinity in the annual Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge, kick-off 11:30am. 

It’s family friendly festive fun as Father Christmas will once again take over game day proceedings before returning to the North Pole. The match day will also feature Santa’s elves, Rudolph and friends, a sing along with Frozen Princesses Anna and Elsa plus snowball fights and mischief from a certain Christmas loathing Grinch. 

To book your place, visit tickets.therhinos.co.uk or speak to a member of our Fan Experience team on 0371 423 1315 for additional support.   

Members Discount 

2026 standing and seated Season Member positions will be held until midnight on Wednesday 25th November. After this date, any remaining seats and standing positions will be released on general sale. 

Leeds Rhinos Members will be entitled to discounted match tickets for the fixture. The discount is available to 2026 Season and Flexi Members and will also be available to new members who purchase a 2027 Season or Flexi Membership. 

Rhinos 2026 and 2027 Season and Flexi Members can purchase additional tickets for family and friends and receive the member's discount on those tickets too. This offer is available on all seated and standing tickets and will be valid until midnight on Friday, 25th December.  

The Great AMT Headingley Snowball Fight 

The Great AMT Headingley Snowball Fight returns on Boxing Day, and this time Ronnie the Rhino needs your help taking on the Christmas loathing Grinch! 

Join us on pitch for some Christmas chaos and festive fun by participating in our snowball fight at half time. Places are priced at just £10 and can be purchased at the same time as your tickets via tickets.therhinos.co.uk.  

Please note that participants must also hold a valid ticket for the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge. Spaces are limited to juniors aged 16 and under only. 

Player Mascot Packages 

We’ve got the perfect present for a young Rhinos fan, with player mascot packages available for the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge! 

Priced at just £125, the package includes one junior and one adult seated ticket in the North Stand, along with the opportunity to walk out with a Rhinos player ahead of kick-off. 

All mascots will also receive a certificate and a commemorative lanyard, with their names appearing on the big screen and in the matchday programme. They'll also receive a personalised letter from Ash Handley to let them know about their exciting present, along with a special video message from Ash too! 

Please note that spaces are limited and packages are only available to juniors aged 11 and under. Juniors cannot choose their player and will be assigned to a player on the day. Additional match tickets can also be purchased when booking the package. 

To secure a place, please email luke.marshall@therhinos.co.uk. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.  

Buy Tickets 

Visit tickets.therhinos.co.uk to book or call our Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315 (open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, excluding Bank Holidays.