The time has finally come to get the 2025 Betfred Super League season started for St.Helens with a match at home against Salford Red Devils. Kick-off at the Totally Wicked Stadium is scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday, 15th February.
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the Totally Wicked Stadium is by purchasing your ticket online by visiting eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc. You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.
Find out more about our stands, ticket prices and Ticket Office hours by clicking here.
🔥 BIG EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT
We have a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment starting from around 4:15pm!
With live music, DJ sets, a spectacular light show, plus pyros and flames too – it promises to be an electric atmosphere when the players come out onto the field. Read more about our Season Opener entertainment by clicking the image below!
📰 SQUAD NEWS
Coach Wellens makes nine changes to the squad he declared for our victory over West Hull last weekend in the Betfred Challenge Cup, with senior Saints stepping into the squad, ready for the league campaign to commence.
Click or tap on the image below to read more about our Round 1 squad news!
Salford Red Devils name a squad largely consisting of their Reserves players due to remaining under restriction of a sustainability cap, despite their recent club takeover news.
The RFL is working through the approval of Salford’s takeover, with the club in a statement saying they are complying with each request. However, Paul Rowley has named just a 17-man squad which you can see in full below.
Our @SuperLeague R1 squad 👇 pic.twitter.com/UfiSwkvS2u
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) February 13, 2025
🤝 MEET THE SAINTS IN THE REDV BAR!
Two First Team Saints will be joining Mike Bennett in the RedV Bar ahead of kick-off at 4:15pm!
This is your chance to hear from the players and get the inside scoop before the game.
The RedV Bar will be open from 3pm on Saturday, with a full range of drinks to enjoy; Stowford Press Original and Mixed Berry, Carling, RedV Smooth, Guniness and Madri all on draught!
🥤 FOOD & DRINKS
The stadium has a number of kiosks located around the concourse, each named after a legendary Saints player or phrase!
These are situated in each stand and serve a variety of hot and cold food, chocolate, crisps, snacks as well as a range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Check out a full rundown of our Food & Drink offerings for Round One by clicking on the image below!
Please note: Fans are not permitted to bring in any food or drink not purchased on the premises other than bottled water for medical reasons.
📲 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
Fans not in attendance will be updated in full with the Saints’ Live Match Centre – your hub to find out the team news, follow live game updates, see behind the scenes photos, and click to read all the key stories of the fixture.
St.Helens’ social media accounts will keep supporters up to date of every key moment, so ensure you are following us!
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Highlights and the full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers too.
🗣️ WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Jack Smith will be the Referee for Saturday evening’s fixture, and he will be supported by Touch Judges Mark Craven and Rich Thompson, as well as Video Referee Liam Moore at Rugby League’s remote refereeing base.
💬 COACH PREVIEW
Wellens discusses the health of his squad heading into the first fixture of the league season, with only two of our young players currently injured (Will Roberts and Ciaran Nolan).
Explaining his reasons for not including some senior players in the Pre-Season friendly or the Challenge Cup tie, Wellens revealed it was by design and that the plan was to have our players fit and firing ready for Round One.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Wello’s full Coach Preview!
THE RECORD AGAINST SALFORD
Super League summary
The Saints dominate the head-to-head between the two clubs in the top-flight competition. St Helens have played Salford in Super League on 60 occasions, with the Red V winning 49 times (including the 2019 Grand Final victory, and the 2022 semi-final.)
Our highest score over Salford came in 2001 when we beat the Red Devils by 66 points to 16, whilst our widest margin over them was set in 2000 away, winning 58-4.
Last ten meetings
St Helens 17, Salford 16 (SLR21, 08/08/25)
Salford 20, St Helens 18 (SLR15, 23/6/24)
St Helens 20, Salford 24 (SLR4, 8/3/24)
Salford 15, St Helens 18 (SLR21, 6/8/23)
St Helens 26, Salford 12 (SLR12, 13/5/23)
St Helens 19, Salford 12 (SLSF, 17/9/22)
Salford 44, St Helens 12 (SLR21, 31/7/22)
St Helens 14, Salford 10 (SLR11, 29/4/22)
Salford 26, St Helens 14 (SLR25, 17/9/21)
St Helens 28, Salford 0 (SLR6, 17/5/21)
🔔 BELL BRACED FOR NEW CAMPAIGN
James Bell is looking forward to getting back to playing, stating it’s “been a long time coming” to return home in front of a big crowd. He is excited to be able to take to the field with our full complement available for selection.
On Salford, James said that regardless of the players they put on the field, with Salford having to field a reserves side, they always play an attractive, expansive style of rugby, and we’ll have to be ready for that.
Watch the full player preview with Belly on Saints TV!
🏉 THE REST OF ROUND ONE
Thursday
Wigan Warriors 0-1 Leigh Leopards
Friday
Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC – 8pm
Hull KR vs Castleford Tigers – 8pm
Saturday
Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity – 3pm
Sunday
Huddersfield Giants vs Warrington Wolves – 3pm
WEARING THE RED V
The Saints’ 2025 Home Kit will be worn on Saturday evening!
Taking centre stage, the iconic Saints crest has been transformed into a futuristic holographic badge and is placed in the centre of the shirt for the first time in 16 years. The shirt has elasticated sleeve cuffs that feature a woven oval SH pattern taken from one of the core elements of the Club crest, with the SH also watermarked into the Red V and on the side panels of the shorts.
Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com! The Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will be open on Saturday from 12pm (noon) until kick-off at 5:30pm.
🛫 LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT: CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
One lucky Saints 2025 Member at half time on Saturday will get the chance to win x2 return flights to Barcelona from Liverpool John Lennon Airport thanks to Aurigny and there MUST BE A WINNER!
If the crossbar isn’t hit, another form of competition will determine a winner of this prize!
With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching, the contesting Member will get three attempts to hit the crossbar from the 20m line.
As a Club are thrilled to be working with Merseyside’s airport for third straight season! *T&C’s apply.
SUPPORTER SAFETY
St.Helens R.F.C. want to ensure that everyone who comes to enjoy game days at the Totally Wicked Stadium can do so in a safe and friendly environment!
The Club would like to reiterate to supporters that it operates a zero-tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour, at both our own home ground and when visiting other clubs’ stadiums. Misbehaviours that will not be tolerated include, but are not limited to; physical or verbal abuse, violent conduct, missile throwing, excessive alcohol misuse, and any drug misuse.
Furthermore, the use of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited under both rugby and football ground regulations. They can cause serious injuries to those who carry them as well as fellow spectators, as well as damage to surfaces such as the playing pitch which can cost clubs thousands of pounds.
The Club during recent seasons has taken preventative actions for home fixtures, with additional stewarding and ‘sniffer’ dog patrols around the stadium. Supporters may encounter these dog patrols when approaching the stadium.
St.Helens would also like to encourage parents/guardians of children coming to the ground to ensure they are always aware of what their child is doing and where in the stadium they are at all times.
🎒 BAG CHECK
From the 2025 season, personal bags of A5 size or smaller only will be permitted in the Totally Wicked Stadium, and our stewarding staff will check your bags and conduct bag checks upon entry.
Whilst this is a change to what supporters have been used to in the past, the Club’s decision to implement these changes to entering the ground with a bag are to ensure everyone’s security and safety when attending fixtures at the home of the Saints.
With the proposed implementation of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill legislation, there may be further updates to fans’ gameday experiences in the future, with the priority of creating a safe environment for all.
We kindly ask supporters to please remain patient and be co-operative with our staff, and we thank you for your understanding.
Bags larger than A5 will only be permitted at the discretion of St.Helens R.F.C. staff if containing essentials for babies, or medical purposes and will be subject to being searched before entry. It is advised to provide Medical Exemption Certificates or proof of eligibility for a Medical Exemption Certificate.
O’Neills branded paper bags from the Saints Superstore will be permitted entry, however they too will be subject to bag checks from our stewarding staff.
Bag-Drop Facility
A Bag-Drop area will be set up on match days at the Totally Wicked Stadium for any bags that would not be permitted entry. This will be located in the South East corner of the stadium and will be open from two hours before kick-off and will close one hour after full time.
Please note our Bag-Drop facility will cost £3 per bag, and as a cashless venue only debit or credit cards will be accepted. St.Helens R.F.C. accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of items which are left at the owners’ risk, with all bags subject to a search.
