THE Bulls will face Keighley Cougars in a derby showdown in next season’s Summer Bash.

York has been selected as the venue for the two-day Championship spectacular on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

And the clash between the Bulls and the Cougars on Sunday, May 28 will be one of the main events.

Tickets go on sale today for the seven-match weekend programme and demand is expected to be high.

Among the other games, Toulouse Olympique take on London Broncos and the host York City Knights will play Featherstone.

RFL chief commercial officer Mark Foster said: “The LNER Community Stadium and the city of York are exciting new venues for the Betfred Championship Summer Bash in 2023.

“There will be a fresh feel to the Bash in 2023, with the return of Toulouse Olympique, Swinton Lions and Keighley Cougars, whose derby match against Bradford Bulls promises to be one of the highlights of the weekend.”