Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
10/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2026 13:17
Wakefield Trinity are Grand Final winners
Wakefield Trinity are Grand Final winners
Saturday, October 03, 2026
Wakefield Council will host a civic reception for Wakefield Trinity as they celebrate their first ever Super League Grand Final win with a parade on Sunday 4 October.
A special fan celebration event will also take place at WX (Wakefield Exchange) the same day.
Trinity beat Warrington Wolves 10 - 23 at Old Trafford on Saturday evening (3 October).
Cllr Karl Johnson, Leader of Wakefield Council, said: "Congratulations to Wakefield Trinity. To win the Grand Final, only the sixth team ever to do so, is an incredible achievement.
"A huge thank you must go to Matt Ellis and the whole Ellis family for the investment and commitment they have given to the club since they took over in 2023. The progress they have made in three years is nothing short of incredible. I have no doubt this will be the start of even greater things. A great deal of credit also must go to Daryl Powell who has led the club's climb from the Championship to Grand Final winners.
"A tremendous amount of effort has gone into your fantastic season, and it is only right that the Council helps you to celebrate this. You have done our city proud.
"I'd encourage everyone to come along and give the boys the welcome home they deserve. Please come and line the streets in the whole route on Sunday afternoon. We can't wait to celebrate."
Cllr Karl Johnson
Leader of Wakefield Council
"History has been made, and Wakefield couldn't be prouder. Huge credit goes to the players and coaching staff, as well as the ownership for their investment, ambition and commitment to rebuilding the team and taking the club forward.
"Credit also to everyone working behind the scenes and, of course, the incredible supporters who have backed the team every step of the way.
"Now it's time to celebrate."
Cllr Lukasz Borcz
Cabinet Member for Culture and Sport
Open-top buses will make their way from Belle Vue to the city centre. The players and staff will set off from their home ground at 1.30pm, arriving at Wakefield Town Hall approximately 90 minutes later.
The parade route will be:
Kirkgate
The Springs
Westmorland Street
Northgate
Rishworth Street
Cliff Parade
Drury Lane
Westgate
Marygate
Northgate
Rishworth Street
Cliff Parade
Drury Lane
Westgate
Wood Street
At the end of the parade at 3pm, the players and staff will enjoy a Civic Reception at Wakefield Town Hall.
This will be followed by a special ticketed fan celebration event at WX (Wakefield Exchange) from 4.30pm-5.30pm. The event will include player appearances, speeches, opportunities for photographs and highlights from the Grand Final on the big screens.
The event is free but ticketed. They are available on a first come first served basis. People can book tickets at Wakefield Trinity Celebration at WX | 4 Oct 2026. Entry cannot be guaranteed without a ticket.
A small number of road closures will be in place on Sunday to allow for the event including Westgate, Marygate and Wood Street.
Please avoid the parade route between 1.30pm and 3pm if you can. And plan extra time for journeys if you need to travel.
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