TICKETS to see the best rugby league teams from both sides of the world in the eagerly-anticipated 2016 World Club Series go on sale this week.

The expanded tournament, which enters its second year following a hugely successful first year, will see First Utility Super League teams Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and St Helens face the top three NRL teams – North Queensland Cowboys, Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters in February.

Tickets for St Helens and Sydney Roosters are on sale now and that first match will kick the competition off at 8pm on Friday February 19 at Langtree Park – 40 years on from the first ever World Club Challenge which involved both teams.

Saturday February 20 sees the two runners up in their respected Grand Finals, Wigan Warriors and Brisbane Broncos, lock horns at the DW Stadium in the penultimate battle at 8pm tickets for game go on sale Wednesday November 11.

Tickets are on sale now for the exciting 2016 World Club Series climax on Sunday February 21 when the Super League champions and treble winners Leeds Rhinos face off against NRL premiers North Queensland Cowboys at Headingley Carnegie Stadium at 7pm to earn the title as the best Rugby League side on the planet in the World Club Challenge.

Super League General Manager Blake Solly said: “We expect demand for tickets to be extremely strong following the success of the 2015 Series. Now that we have ensured the top Super League teams will face the top NRL teams in 2016, it is a weekend that no sports fan will want to miss.”

Tickets for the 2016 World Club Series game between St Helens and Sydney Roosters at Langtree Park on Friday February 19 cost from £22.50 for adults, £15.50 for concessions and £10 for juniors. Tickets are available by calling 01744 455 052, from the Langtree Park ticket office or by visiting https://ticketing.saintsrlfc.com/login.aspx

Tickets for the 2016 World Club Series game between Wigan Warriors and Brisbane Broncos at the DW Stadium on Saturday February 20 are available to buy from Wednesday November 11 and are priced from £22 for adults, £15 for concessions. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.wiganwarriors.com, calling 0871 6633552.

Tickets for the 2016 World Club Challenge between Leeds Rhinos and North Queensland Cowboys at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday February 21 cost from £20 for adults, £13 for concessions and £10 for juniors. Tickets can purchased from the club’s ticket office, by calling 0371 423 1315 or by visiting www.leedsrugby.com

A package for all three games costs £60 and can be purchased by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or calling the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113.