1987–88 John Player Special Trophy

1987–88 John Player Special Trophy
StructureNational knockout championship
Teams36
WinnersSt. Helens
Runners-upLeeds

This was the seventeenth season for the League Cup, known as the John Player Special Trophy for sponsorship purposes.

St. Helens won the final, beating Leeds by the score of 15-14. The match was played at Central Park, Wigan. The attendance was 16,669 and receipts were £62232.