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Super League Las Vegas Clash Breaks Viewing Records, Forces Wigan Warriors Fixture Reshuffle
Super League Las Vegas Clash Breaks Viewing Records, Forces Wigan Warriors Fixture Reshuffle
The historic Super League fixture between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas has set new television viewing records, with Sky Sports achieving its highest-ever audience for a Super League game. Additionally, BBC’s coverage of the event surpassed previous figures, marking a major success for the league’s expansion efforts.
The highly anticipated match, which saw Wigan claim a hard-fought victory over Warrington, was part of a groundbreaking move to introduce Super League to a wider international audience. The decision to stage the fixture in the United States appears to have paid off, with fans across the UK tuning in in record numbers.
However, Wigan Warriors have since confirmed that their participation in the Las Vegas clash has resulted in a scheduling reshuffle. The club’s next two fixtures—against Huddersfield Giants on Sunday, March 9, and Hull FC on Saturday, March 15—have both been postponed. As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding new dates for these games.
The rescheduling is expected to allow Wigan time to recover from the transatlantic trip and maintain player welfare, a crucial factor given the intensity of the Super League season. The club and league officials are working to finalize revised dates for the postponed fixtures, with further updates anticipated in the coming days.
The success of the Las Vegas event has sparked further discussions about future Super League games being held abroad, with league executives likely to consider similar opportunities to grow the sport on a global scale.
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