Betfred Super League to return to Paris in 2026

The Betfred Super League will return to where it all began in 2026 as Catalans Dragons will celebrate their 20th anniversary of competing in the competition by taking a game to the French capital, Paris.

The Dragons will host Wigan Warriors on Saturday June 6, 2026, at the Stade Jean Bouin - the home of Stade Français and Paris FC.

This follows the two sides relocating their 2019 meeting to Barcelona FC’s Camp Nou where a regular season Super League record was set with 31,555 supporters in attendance.

Dragons Chairman, Bernard Guasch said: “As President of the Dragons, it is a great honour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Super League in Paris, where it all began in 1996.

“It will mark the return of professional rugby league to our capital and I have no doubt it will be an emotional occasion, both for French and English fans. We will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our club.”

Wigan Warriors Chair, Kris Radlinski added: “It is a great honour to take our wonderful sport back to Paris. This June will mark 30 years since I had the privilege of playing in the Wigan side that narrowly defeated Paris Saint-Germain in what was a historic occasion. Now, to return with our club to this iconic city to face Catalans Dragons is another landmark moment.”

Captain of the Dragons, Benjamin Garcia, said: “As Captain of the Dragons and the French national team, playing a Super League match in our capital will be a special moment.

“It will be a great challenge to face again Wigan Warriors in a relocated fixture. The atmosphere will be fantastic and I hope rugby league fans from all over France will come to Paris to support us.

“In events like this, we play not only for the Dragons, we play for our entire sport.”