With the 2025 season now at an end, attention turns to who will make up the Widnes Vikings squad in 2026.
The club has been pro-active in retaining a large portion of the existing squad, with some already on multi-year deals. In this article, we will keep you up to date with the movements across the off-season.
Players on contract for 2026
All of these players are on contract for the 2026 season. The current expiry of their contract is shown in brackets if not the end of 2026. You can click on a player’s name to view the announcement relating to their contract.
- Liam Bent (2027)
- Mike Butt
- Joe Edge
- Matt Fleming
- Matty Fozard (2028)
- Tom Gilmore
- Nick Gregson (2027)
- Ryan Ince
- Jordan Johnstone
- Danny Langtree (2027)
- Adam Lawton
- Jake Maizen
- Morgan McWhirter
- Dan Murray (2027)
- Jack Owens
- Max Roberts
Players off contract at the end of 2025
The following players are out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, and so far the club has not announced one way or another what their futures hold.
- Brett Bailey
- Gavin Bennion
- Ben Condon
- Lewis Hall*
- Finlay Irwin
- Joe Lyons
- Dec Patton
Lewis Hall’s contract had an option for a second year depending on number of appearances, though it has not been confirmed by the club whether this has been activated.
Outs – Confirmed departures at the end of 2025
- Rhodri Lloyd (retiring)
- Rhys Williams (retiring)
Jon Bennison, Will Roberts (both St Helens) and Jack Bibby (Huddersfield) have returned to their parent clubs following the end of their loan deals.
Ins – Confirmed signings for 2026
To appear here
Rumour Mill
There has been little in the way of incoming rumours so far. Jay Chapelhow is set to make a return to the Vikings from Oldham, having originally left the club at the end of 2020. It will be the first time he hasn’t played alongside brother Ted, who is remaining with the Roughyeds.
Dec Patton is set to be announced as joining North Wales Crusaders, while Ben Condon is tipped to take up a Super League contract with Catalans a possible destination.
Hopes of bringing in Jon Bennison or Will Roberts on a permanent basis after they impressed on loan appear remote, with both set to earn full-time Super League contracts elsewhere for 2026. Bennison is on York’s radar and St Helens are set to offer Roberts a new deal.
This article will be continually updated
