The Super League campaign is now entering its closing chapter, with just three rounds left and a flood of excitement building as the season races toward its climax. In this competition, the two clubs that finish first and second automatically secure a home semi‑final, scheduled for Friday 25 September and Saturday 26 September. Before those semi‑finals, the play‑off eliminators take place: the third‑placed side meets the sixth‑placed team, while the fourth‑placed outfit battles the fifth‑placed side for the chance to advance.
The winners of those semi‑finals will then meet in the Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October. Below is a detailed look at each club’s remaining fixtures, what they stand to gain, and how the final stretch could reshape the table. Leeds Rhinos have been perched at the summit for several weeks and will be eager to preserve that position in their last two games. They sit level on points with Wigan, who briefly overtook them after a Round 25 victory over Hull KR, but Leeds enjoy a significantly superior points difference, giving them a cushion.
The League Leaders’ Shield – the accolade for finishing top of the regular season – could effectively be decided on Saturday 5 September when Leeds host Wigan in the penultimate round. A win would likely seal the shield for Leeds, who have not claimed it since 2015 and are also hungry for a trophy after their last major success, the 2020 Challenge Cup.
Their final match will be at home against Hull FC. Wigan Warriors, under head coach Matt Peet, have been vocal about the importance of securing a top‑two finish.
A home semi‑final not only offers a familiar venue but also a strategic advantage. If Wigan continue their current form, they could overtake Leeds and lock in that coveted second spot.
The Warriors also have a point to settle with Hull KR, who defeated them in the 2025 Grand Final, and they will be looking to add another piece of silverware to the Challenge Cup already in their cabinet. Wigan’s remaining fixtures are an away game against Leeds (the potential league‑decider) and a home clash with Catalans Dragons.
Warrington Wolves have ridden a wave of momentum, stringing together three wins in ten days, including a 34‑24 triumph over Huddersfield Giants in Round 24, which lifted them to 36 points. That victory marked their fifth consecutive win, putting them in prime form as the play‑offs approach. With three games left – away at Hull FC, away at Wakefield Trinity, and at home to Toulouse Olympique – all opponents sit below them on the ladder, a rare luxury that could allow Warrington to push for the top spot. The toughest of those matches is likely the away game at Wakefield, who sit just four points behind.
Wakefield Trinity are chasing their best ever Super League finish. After a heartbreaking two‑point loss to league‑leading Leeds and subsequent defeats to St Helens and Wigan, they will be looking to rebound. Their remaining schedule includes a home game against York Knights, a home fixture versus Warrington Wolves, and an away match at Leigh Leopards.
Only two of those opponents remain in the play‑off hunt, meaning Wakefield must capitalize on every point. Leigh Leopards have become known for delivering when the stakes are highest. After a disastrous start to the season, coach Adrian Lam has guided the side to a resurgence, highlighted by a memorable win over Leeds. However, a 30‑18 away loss to Huddersfield Giants in Round 25 dented their momentum, leaving their play‑off status still in doubt.
They now face a challenging finale with home games against St Helens and Wakefield Trinity, plus an away encounter with a still‑unsettled opponent. To reach the Grand Final for the first time, Leigh must maintain their steel and collect every possible point. Hull KR remain firmly in the mix despite a 46‑0 defeat to an under‑strength Wigan side, which left them just two points ahead of St Helens.
The Robins, who captured the 2025 title and completed a treble, are aiming to send coach Willie Peters out on a high by defending their crown. Their remaining matches are a home game versus Huddersfield Giants and an away fixture against St Helens. St Helens, perennial play‑off regulars, are desperate to avoid a historic miss.
After a semi‑final loss to Hull KR in 2025, the Saints rebounded with wins over Wakefield and Castleford, but a defeat to Leeds in Round 25 dropped them out of the top six with two games left. They now need victories against Leigh Leopards (away) and Hull KR (home) to climb back into contention.
Two wins would lift them to 32 points, keeping their play‑off hopes alive. In summary, the final three rounds promise a dramatic reshuffling of positions. Leeds aim to lock down the League Leaders’ Shield, Wigan chase a top‑two finish, Warrington look to ride their winning streak, Wakefield strive for a historic high, Leigh fight to cement a play‑off berth, Hull KR seek back‑to‑back glory, and St Helens battle to stay relevant. Every match matters, and the outcomes will set the stage for the eliminators, semi‑finals, and ultimately the Grand Final at Old Trafford.
All games this season are broadcast live on Sky Sports, with two matches each round shown exclusively on the main channel and the remaining fixtures available via Sky Sports+.