Famed trans-Atlantic club Toronto Wolfpack are playing one of their ‘home’ Championship games at Kingston Park stadium as they take on Widnes Vikings, the black and white-wearing team that dropped down from Super League this season (17:00 kick off).

Before that, home side Newcastle Thunder open their League 1 campaign against Doncaster (14:30 kick Off). With both sides expected to be at the business end of the table this year, it promises to be an appetising battle.

Thunder in particularly have recruited well, with ex-Ireland skipper, Liam Finn and new Samoan international Misi Taulapapa joining ex-League 1 young player of the year, Lewis Young and ramlington's Alex Donaghy and David Weetman in the squad.

Registered players of Cramlington Rockets in the U12s and upwards can get close to the action as flag bearers on the pitch for the Newcastle Thunder match. We have 14 flag spots available, first come first served. Players will need a match ticket and to be accompanied to the match by a responsible adult.

Interest is expected to be high with the West Stand been opened in addition to the usual East Stand and club members can access discounted group tickets.

Match prices for community clubs is £15 for adults, £10 concessions and £5 for U16s, saving £5 on each category.

To reserve your mascot spot and tickets, click HERE.

Deadline to book is Wednesday 13th February.

This match ticket is also included within the 2019 Newcastle Thunder season ticket. Remember, junior members of Cramlington Rockets can add a full season ticket onto their 2019 membership for only £10 by registering HERE.

Adults or concessions buying a season ticket can earn up to £30 cashback for the club simply by quoting 'Rockets' when ordering over the telephone 0871 226 6060 or in the box office.