WARRINGTON Wolves' Challenge Cup semi-final venue and date is now confirmed.

Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers will be played at Headingley Carnegie Stadium in Leeds on Saturday, August 1 and will be televised live on BBC One with a 12.45pm kick-off.

While Wolves' Halliwell Jones Stadium will play host when Leeds Rhinos and St Helens make history on Friday, July 31 when they contest the first Challenge Cup semi-final to be televised live on a Friday night.

RFL Chief Operating Officer Ralph Rimmer said: “The Cup holders versus the Super League champions is the perfect fixture to make television history whilst Warrington v Hull KR will be an outstanding tie at Headingley on the Saturday.

“A first ever Friday night semi-final on TV is an exciting prospect that will allow Leeds and St Helens to showpiece this fantastic sport to a potentially massive audience on BBC Two.

“Following on from the strong attendances and excellent viewing figures on both BBC Sport and Sky Sports from the four quarter-finals, the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup is cementing its place as one of the nation’s favourite sporting events.”

Warrington have a strong record in the cup having triumphed at Wembley in 2009, 2010 and 2012 whilst Hull KR are bidding to reach the final for the first time since 1986, having last lifted the trophy 35 years ago with a Wembley win against neighbours Hull FC.

Tickets for both semi-finals cost from £20 for adults and £10 for concessions and go on sale at all four clubs from 9am on Friday.

For full details of availability visit warringtonwolves.com.

Tickets for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on August 29 cost from £20 and can be purchased by visiting rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or by calling the Rugby League on 0844 856 1113.