Hull FC confirm first four Super League fixtures as John Cartwright faces daunting start

Hull FC will host the Super League champions in their first home game of the season, and they'll be hosting the first derby of the season too.

The Black and Whites have confirmed some early key dates for the 2025 campaign, with Wigan Warriors heading to the MKM Stadium on Friday February 21st for what will be John Cartwright's first competitive home game on home soil.

That game takes place in round two, with Hull heading to France in round one to take on Catalans Dragons, as revealed by Rugby League Live on Tuesday. That game takes place on Valentine's Day, Friday February 14th, which is a day earlier than the Dragons' usual Saturday evening kick-off slot.

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Furthermore, Rivals Round has been announced and the first Hull Derby of the season will take place on Good Friday, April 18th. The MKM Stadium will host, with a 12:30 kick-off. The full fixture list will be revealed on Thursday morning.

After a number of disappointing seasons, 2025 is set to be a fresh start for the Black and Whites after securing new ownership, which has coincided with a significant overhaul of the squad. The club has signed the likes of Jordan Rapana, Aidan Sezer and Zak Hardaker for the new campaign.

Hull FC's confirmed Super League fixtures so far

Round 1 - Catalans Dragons (A) - Friday, February 14th
Round 2 - Wigan Warriors (H) - Friday, February 21st
Round 8 - Hull KR (H) - Friday, April 18th
Round 10 (Magic Weekend) - Huddersfield Giants (N) - Sunday, May 4th