BBC2 Floodlit Trophy
The BBC2 Floodlit Trophy (also known as the BBC2 Television Trophy) was an annual knockout competition for British rugby league clubs. Organised by the Rugby Football League (RFL), the competition was open to all professional clubs with floodlights installed.
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1965 |
| Ceased | 1980 |
| Country | United Kingdom (RFL) |
| Last winners | Hull (1979) |
| Most titles | Castleford (4 titles) |
| Broadcast partner | BBC TV |
First held in 1965–66, games were typically played during the middle of the week, and were broadcast on BBC television. Eight teams competed during the first season, but the tournament was quickly expanded as more teams erected floodlights at their grounds.
The competition's most successful club was Castleford, who won the trophy four times, including the inaugural tournament. The last staging of the competition was in 1979–80, won by Hull, before the competition was cancelled due to financial cutbacks by the BBC.