Dusk view of the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, Cheshire, home of Warrington Wolves, after grand fdefeat to Wakefield Trinity at Old Trafford.

Exterior view at dusk of the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Mike Gregory Way, Warrington, Cheshire, home of Warrington Wolves rugby league club, with the illuminated stadium name and sponsor signage visible against a deep blue evening sky. The photograph has strong current editorial relevance following Warrington Wolves’ 23-10 defeat to Wakefield Trinity in the 2026 Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 3 October 2026. Wakefield led 19-0 at half-time after tries from Cameron Scott, Isaiah Vagana and Jazz Tevaga, plus a Jack Sinfield drop-goal. Warrington improved after the interval, with Arron Lindop scoring twice, but a second-half try from Tom Johnstone, later named Rob Burrow Award winner as player of the match, helped secure Wakefield’s first Super League title. The attendance at Old Trafford was 71, 728. Warrington had reached the Grand Final for the first time since 2018 after beating Hull KR 35-12 in the play-offs and Leeds Rhinos 14-12 in the semi-final. They were attempting to win the Super League crown for the first time, but defeat extended their wait for the title. The Halliwell Jones Stadium has been Warrington Wolves’ home since 2004 and is a prominent sporting landmark close to Warrington town centre, central to the club’s identity, matchday activity and local support. The image is suitable for editorial coverage of Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity, the 2026 Super League Grand Final, rugby league in North West England, Warrington sport, supporter reaction, club performance, major sporting events and the continuing significance of the Halliwell Jones Stadium to the town. The illuminated frontage, stadium entrances, sponsor logos and quiet street scene contrast with the scale and atmosphere of Grand Final weekend, linking the physical home of the club with the aftermath of Warrington’s latest attempt to become Super League champions