The structure and dates for the 2025 AB Sundecks 1895 Cup competition have been announced. Hunslet will join the competition in round one, the weekend of 1 March.
Preliminary Round 1 – weekend of 1/2 February
Open draw to determine 6 clubs from League 1 who will compete in this round. Three ties.
Preliminary Round 2 – weekend of 15/16 February
Open draw with the three winners from Preliminary Round 1 joining 5 League 1 clubs who had a bye in the previous round. Four ties.
The open draw for the Preliminary Rounds will be made in the afternoon of Thursday 14th December at RL Headquarters.
Round 1 – weekend of 1/2 March
Open draw with the four winners from Preliminary Round 2 joining the 12 Championship teams. Eight ties.
Quarter Finals – weekend of 5/6 April
Semi Finals – weekend of 17/18 May
Final – Saturday 7th June, Wembley Stadium
