Saints also opened last year against the Red Devils - then a repeat of the 2019 Grand Final. There will be added interest given this will also be former assistant Richard Marshall s first game in charge of the Red Devils against his old boss. Following a meeting of the fixtures working group and their recommendations agreed by the Super League Board, the 2021 Betfred Super League season will commence on Friday 26 March with a double header – led by the 2020 reigning Champions. The season will kick-off with six games live on Sky Sports Arena across the weekend of 26-28 March. Super League club season ticket holders will also be able to watch their teams game via Our League and clubs will be in contact with details of how to access this ahead of the season.
Friday, March 26: Leigh Centurions vs Wigan Warriors (8.15pm)
Saturday, March 27: Catalans Dragons vs Hull KR (5.15pm)
Sunday, March 28: Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves (2.45pm) Super League club season ticket holders will also be able to watch their teams game via Our League and clubs will be in contact with details of how to access this ahead of the season. The full fixture schedule will be confirmed on Friday, February 26. In a change to the initial 2021 format, the revised structure will now see teams compete over 25 rounds, including Dacia Magic Weekend. The season finale, the Betfred Super League Grand Final will take place as originally scheduled at Old Trafford on Saturday, 9 October.
It is part of a double-header with Saints against Salford preceding it. League can announce that following a meeting of the fixtures working group and their recommendations agreed by the Super League Board, the 2021 Betfred Super League season will commence on Friday 26 March. The season will kick-off with six games live on Sky Sports Arena across the weekend of 26-28 March. Super League club season ticket holders will also be able to watch their teams game via Our League and clubs will be in contact with details of how to access this ahead of the season. The double header fixtures will be played behind closed doors on consecutive days, and in line with current Government protocols, at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds.