17/12/2025
OFFICIAL UPDATE
We know how disappointing recent developments have been for many supporters, and we want to provide a clear and respectful update.
Following the removal of the Oldham vs Castleford fixture from the Benidorm Bash 2026 schedule, it was very much our intention to continue with the event. We remained in active discussions with artists, teams and contributors, including Legends Dinner speaker Adrian Morley. We also signed up new artists and an additional legends dinner speaker in Sean Long, and explored delivering a revised programme for January.
However, after receiving a number of threatening messages directed toward members of our organising team, we reported the matter to the police and sought guidance, as any responsible event organiser would. Based on the advice received and the considerations raised, we have taken the difficult decision that we cannot responsibly proceed with the Benidorm Bash in 2026. The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved must always come first.
As previously communicated, all ticketholders were issued a full refund for their tickets last week.
For the avoidance of doubt, Kadima SL has been operating for over a decade and has a long track record of delivering sporting events across football and rugby, including fixtures involving clubs from La Liga, the EFL and Super League — including Castleford’s warm weather camp and pre-season friendly against Valencia Huracanes in January of this year. This is the first time Kadima has been unable to deliver an event that it has announced, promoted and sold tickets for, and we are genuinely devastated that circumstances have led to this outcome after a year of planning.
As previously stated, Kadima has commenced a formal legal process in relation to matters arising from Oldham RLFC’s non-participation in the scheduled fixture. As this matter is now being handled by our legal representatives, we will not be making any further public comment.
Kadima remains fully committed to delivering its wider programme of events across 2026 and beyond, and to continuing to work positively with clubs, leagues and supporters.
We appreciate the patience, understanding and support shown by so many during what has been a very challenging period, and we understand the frustration felt by those who were looking forward to the event.
Kadima SL,
Benidorm Bash - Event Organiser