Founded in 1875, Widnes Vikings are one of the most respected rugby league brands across the world.
The former World Champions currently compete in the Betfred Championship – the second tier of European rugby league, and are on a journey to return to the top flight making key developments on and off the field.
The Viking’s community foundation deliver vital community initiatives across the local area.
Teams ranging from men’s and women’s first-teams through to academies
Former World Champions – a brand recognisable across the globe
One of the Betfred Championship’s best supported clubs
Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895, making them one of the world’s first rugby league teams. ‘The Cup Kings’ enjoyed huge success in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, with ‘The Chemics’ reaching seven Challenge Cup Finals in a 10 year period, asserting their dominance in the English game.
Through the work of its community foundation, the club understands its responsibility and ability to positively influence the local community beyond the matchday environment.
The club’s academy is designed to provide a pathway not just to first-team rugby league, but also to also develop players off the field.
Widnes’ social media platforms boasted a worldwide reach of over two million per month last season
