1988–89 John Player Special Trophy
| 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Structure | National knockout championship |
| Teams | 18 |
| Winners | Wigan |
| Runners-up | Widnes |
The 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy was the eighteenth season for the competition (named as such due to sponsorship from John Player & Sons).
Wigan won the final, beating Widnes by the score of 12-6. The match was played at Burnden Park, Bolton, Greater Manchester. The attendance was 20,709 and receipts were £94874.