Christmas is nearly here, and there’s no better way to kick off the celebrations than a double dose festive derbies at The Castle...
Leeds Knights v Hull Seahawks - Friday 19th December Face-off 19:30
First up the Knights welcome the Hull Seahawks. It’s a clash where league positions count for nothing, emotions run high, and local pride is very much on the line.
This will be the third meeting between the sides this season, and the rivalry is already delivering in a big way. Back in October, the Knights powered to a dominant 5–1 win at The Castle, laying down an early marker. But Hull hit back hard in November on home ice, edging out a tight 3–2 battle to even the score.
With both teams having landed a blow, the stage is set for the next unmissable instalment. Fast, physical and fuelled by derby passion, this matchup has all the ingredients for a Christmas cracker.
Leeds Knights v Sheffield Steeldogs - Saturday 27th December Face-off 18:30
Then there’s one more gift waiting after Christmas for Knights fans: another huge Yorkshire derby to round off the holiday season. Leeds Knights vs Sheffield Steeldogs is always a fierce fixture, and this year’s post-Christmas showdown promises to be the perfect way to bookend the celebrations.
The two sides have traded blows already this campaign. The Knights struck first with a hard-fought 2–3 road win in Sheffield, silencing the home crowd and staking their claim in the rivalry. But the Steeldogs issued a sharp response on their trip to The Castle, grabbing a 2–6 victory that stung and left the Knights hungry to put things right.
Expect intensity, emotion, and no shortage of drama as Leeds look to avenge that result and lock down a big derby win in front of their home fans.
