Castleford Tigers

What Castleford Tigers does

Castleford Tigers is a professional rugby league football club founded in 1926 and registered in England and Wales as Castleford Rugby League Football Club Ltd. The club operates eight competitive teams from a single site, The OneBore Stadium (12,000 capacity) in Castleford, West Yorkshire: Men's Betfred Super League, Women's National Championship, Wheelchair RL, Reserves, Academy, Scholarship, PDRL, and LDRL. It competes in the top tier of British rugby league and benefits from broadcast distribution on Sky Sports and BBC.

Revenue is generated across six primary streams: match ticket sales (Men's, Women's, Wheelchair), corporate sponsorship (Executive, Associate, Match Ball, Player, Perimeter, and Kit tiers from £1,000+ to £1,500+ per match), matchday hospitality (Riverside Restaurant from £90/person, Centenary Lounge from £100/person), season memberships (£10 for 2026 CTSC membership) and merchandise (replica jerseys, training kit) sold through the Oxen store at Junction 32 Retail Park and online via Elite Pro Sports, venue hire (weddings, conferences, events), and the Daily Draw/Project 26 lottery. Distribution is direct: online and telephone ticket office, on-site box office, a single physical retail store, and an internal commercial sales team reaching out to enterprise customers.

The club's broader ecosystem includes the Castleford Tigers Foundation (charitable status, delivering community programs), the Castleford Tigers Supporters Club (est. 2004, over £115,000 raised since inception), and a network of academic and commercial partners (Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, Castleford College, University Centre Leeds, Motorpoint, Barratt Homes, CBA Engineering, Barhale, Chadwick Lawrence, Molson Coors, and others). The 2026 season marks the club's centenary, with commemorative products (Centenary Wall tiles), partnership renewals, and themed matchday activations supporting a milestone-year commercial push.

Name

Castleford Tigers

Legal name

Castleford Rugby League Football Club Ltd

Website

https://castlefordtigers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Rugby League Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugby (Union & League) Leagues (MPAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Major League Stadiums (MPAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Professional rugby league
• Matchday hospitality services
• Corporate sponsorship packages
• Rugby merchandise sales
• Stadium venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Castleford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from match-by-match ticket sales for Men's, Women's, and Wheelchair teams. Includes general admission, premium seating, and hospitality packages.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Multiple sponsorship tiers including Executive Match Sponsor (£1,500+), Associate Match Sponsor (£1,250+), Match Ball Sponsor (£1,000+), Player Sponsorship, Perimeter Advertising, Kit Partnerships, and Club Partners.
3. Matchday Hospitality: Premium dining experiences in Riverside Signs & Designs Restaurant (from £90/person) and Centenary Lounge (from £100/person) including 2-3 course meals, private bar service, pre/post-match interviews.
4. Merchandise Sales: Replica jerseys, training kit, and club merchandise sold through the club store (Oxen at Junction 32 Retail Park) and online store. Replica jersey sales described as consistently strong over five years.
5. Season Memberships: Annual memberships offering discounted match entry and access to exclusive events. 2026 CTSC Membership priced at £10.
6. Events and Hospitality: Non-matchday venue hire for meetings, conferences, weddings, celebrations, awards presentations, Christmas parties, graduations, and proms.
7. Daily Draw/Project 26: Weekly lottery-style competition with membership entry. Supporters Club raised over £115,000 since 2004 through various fund-raising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Castleford Tigers is a professional rugby league football club that fields a team in the Betfred Super League. Its core product is the home matchday — ticketed fixtures played at its West Yorkshire ground — complemented by paid hospitality in two branded lounges, tiered corporate sponsorship packages, pitch-side perimeter advertising, replica merchandise, and stadium venue hire for third-party events.

Product overview

Castleford Tigers is a professional rugby league football club offering a diverse portfolio of products and services centered around matchday experiences and community engagement. The core offering includes match tickets and season memberships for the Men's, Women's, and Wheelchair Rugby League teams competing in Betfred Super League and national championships. Hospitality services feature the Riverside Signs & Designs Restaurant (2-course meals with corporate seating and exclusive interviews) and The Centenary Lounge (3-course fine dining with club directors). Sponsorship packages range from Executive Match Sponsorship (£1,500+) and Associate Match Sponsorship (£1,250+) to Player Sponsorship, Kit Partnerships, and perimeter advertising at The OneBore Stadium. The club operates a retail store through Oxen selling official merchandise. The venue is also available for private events including weddings, conferences, and celebrations. The club's centenary year (2026) has introduced commemorative products including the Centenary Wall tiles. Additional offerings include a Daily Draw lottery program and community programs through the Castleford Tigers Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matchday Tickets (Betfred Super League home fixtures) Ticketed admission to Castleford Tigers' home Betfred Super League rugby league fixtures, sold to individual supporters and families via the club website and stadium box office.
• Season Membership Annual membership product giving individual supporters access to home fixtures across the Betfred Super League season.
• Riverside Signs & Designs Restaurant matchday hospitality Premium matchday hospitality package in the Riverside Signs & Designs Restaurant, targeted at corporate clients entertaining guests at home fixtures.
• The Centenary Lounge matchday hospitality Matchday hospitality offering in The Centenary Lounge, providing corporate guests with a branded hospitality experience at Castleford Tigers home fixtures.
• Executive Match Sponsor package Top-tier corporate sponsorship package for a single home fixture, sold to businesses seeking high-visibility association with a Castleford Tigers matchday.
• Associate Match Sponsor package Mid-tier single-match corporate sponsorship package offered to businesses for visibility around a Castleford Tigers home fixture.
• Match Ball Sponsor package Entry-tier single-match corporate sponsorship package centred on match ball presentation at a Castleford Tigers home fixture.
• Player Sponsorship Per-player sponsorship product allowing businesses or supporters to associate their name with an individual Castleford Tigers player for the season.
• Perimeter Advertising Pitch-side perimeter advertising boards around the home ground, sold to businesses for visible brand exposure during televised and in-stadium rugby league fixtures.
• Kit Partnership Corporate partnership category covering kit and playing apparel branding rights, sold to businesses seeking association with the Castleford Tigers playing squad.
• Castleford Tigers Club Store merchandise Retail merchandise range sold at the Castleford Tigers Club Store at Junction 32 outlet and online in partnership with Oxen and Elite Pro Sports.
• Stadium venue hire (Events & Hospitality) Hire of the club's stadium and hospitality spaces for third-party events and functions, sold to businesses and organisations seeking a sporting venue for events.
• Centenary Wall Recognition product for supporters to have their name or dedication placed on the club's Centenary Wall, providing a tangible connection to the club's 100-year heritage.
• Daily Draw Lottery-style daily draw run by the club, providing supporters the chance to win cash prizes and supporting club fundraising.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £115,000 raised and donated to Castleford Tigers by Supporters Club since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motorpoint CastlefordcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025Motorpoint Castleford renewed its partnership with Castleford Tigers for the 2026 rugby season which also marks the Tigers' centenary. The collaboration includes stadium advertising, community initiatives, and promotional activities to celebrate the milestone. Motorpoint is also preparing to mark its own tenth anniversary in 2026.
• Barratt HomescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy-Efficient New Build Homes for Sale - club partner providing housing-related sponsorship and brand exposure.
• C&C FabricationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNationwide Steel Fabrication Specialists - local business partnership with branding exposure.
• TJ's TravelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Travel Partner - provides minibus and coach hire services for the club.
• FW3coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal Wheelchair Partner - supports the Castleford Tigers Wheelchair RL team.
• DalzeilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeat processing and retail butchery services.
• Riverside Signs & DesignscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Branding Partner - provides signage services and sponsors the matchday hospitality restaurant.
• SIScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Performance Nutrition Partner - leaders in endurance sports nutrition.
• Your Space PontefractminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Wellbeing Partner - health and fitness club based in Pontefract.
• Master PlycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Wheelchair Kit Partner - provides kit support for wheelchair rugby league team.
• OxencoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical Partner and Club Store operator. Located at Junction 32 Retail Park selling official merchandise.
• Northern RailwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner offering discounted rail travel for match attendees (Northern Explorer tickets).
• Ramsdens CurrencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Foreign Currency Partner - provides currency exchange services.
• OneBorecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStadium naming rights partner - the stadium has been known as The OneBore Stadium since 2025.
• Leeds Beckett UniversitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerScholarship Diet & Nutrition education partner and Mental Skills Education provider.
• Leeds Trinity UniversitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrength and Conditioning Partners - provides academic support for player development.
• Castleford CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollege Education partners - provides academic pathway for youth players.
• University Centre LeedscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity Pathway partners - provides higher education progression route.
• CBA EngineeringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Partner - primary engineering/maintenance sponsor.
• BarhalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate Partner - construction and infrastructure services.
• Chadwick LawrencecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal Partner - provides legal services to the club.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hull FC: Betfred Super League club at the MKM Stadium. Directly comparable as a rugby league club with similar matchday, hospitality, and sponsorship revenue model, and a confirmed fixture opponent of Castleford in the 2026 season.
• St Helens RFC: Betfred Super League club based in Merseyside with a long history of competing against Castleford. Directly comparable as a rugby league club with similar matchday, sponsorship, and broadcast economics and a similar stadium-scale operating model.
• Huddersfield Giants: Betfred Super League club in West Yorkshire. Directly comparable as a UK rugby league club with similar stadium-scale and sponsorship-driven commercial model, and a confirmed fixture opponent of Castleford in 2026.
• Wigan Warriors: Betfred Super League rugby league club and the most decorated in the competition's history. Directly comparable as a UK rugby league club with similar ticketing, sponsorship, hospitality, and merchandise revenue model, and a substantially larger fan base that anchors the upper end of Super League valuations.
• Warrington Wolves: Betfred Super League club at Halliwell Jones Stadium with a strong commercial sponsorship portfolio. Directly comparable as a UK rugby league club pursuing tiered sponsorship, hospitality, and kit partnerships, and a regular Super League opponent of Castleford.
• Catalans Dragons: Betfred Super League club based in Perpignan, France. Directly comparable as a rugby league club competing in the same Super League competition with shared central funding and broadcast dynamics, and a confirmed fixture opponent of Castleford in 2026.
• Wakefield Trinity: Betfred Super League club and Castleford's Magic WKND derby rival. Directly comparable as a West Yorkshire rugby league club with shared broadcast, sponsor, and catchment dynamics, and a confirmed fixture opponent of Castleford in 2026.
• Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR): Betfred Super League club sharing Hull with Hull FC. Directly comparable as a rugby league club with similar ticketing, hospitality, and broadcast economics, and a confirmed fixture opponent of Castleford in 2026.
• Leeds Rhinos: Betfred Super League club at Headingley Stadium, geographically the closest major peer to Castleford in West Yorkshire. Directly comparable in rugby league product, ticketing tiers, hospitality offerings, and Sky/BBC broadcast distribution; a regular Super League opponent of Castleford.

Emerging players

• Bradford Bulls: Historic English rugby league club currently operating below Super League. Comparable in rugby league product and regional Northern England supporter base, with a similar scale of stadium and operations; serves as a benchmark for divisional peers Castleford could face in cup competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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