1988–89 John Player Special Trophy

1988–89 John Player Special Trophy
StructureNational knockout championship
Teams18
WinnersWigan
Runners-upWidnes

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.