IT'S time for the first meeting with the nearest and dearest of 2024.

Many eyes may be on next weekend's Challenge Cup Final between the two but for now, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors face off with two Super League points at stake.

With both sides involved in a three-way tie at the top of the table, there is a chance to head to Wembley with a bit of a lead - but who will take it?

Check out all of the key match info and build-up below...

Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors tickets, TV details and match referee

This is Wire's "retro round" fixture, so they will be wearing their new third kit inspired by the 1997 season for the game, which kicks off at 3pm.

Cash turnstiles will be available in the South and West Stands while fans wanting seats in the North and East Stands can purchase tickets via the North Stand ticket windows.

Like every Super League game this season, today's match is being shown live on Sky Sports with coverage starting at 2.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Action.

Jack Smith will referee this afternoon's contest, with Ben Thaler on video referee duty.

Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors pre-match build-up

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Follow Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors with us

As always, we will be bringing you all of today's action as it happens right here on the Warrington Guardian website.

'Matchday Live' will get underway from 1pm to bring you all of the build-up plus live text commentary straight from The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

After the full-time hooter, we will also be your one-stop shop for the most in-depth post-match reaction from the Wire camp.