The Super League campaign is now entering its final two weeks, and the excitement is reaching a fever pitch as clubs scramble for the coveted play‑off berths. In this competition, the top two finishers automatically secure a home semi‑final on Friday 25 September and Saturday 26 September, giving them a clear advantage heading into the knockout phase. A week before those semi‑finals, the Play‑Off Eliminators take place.
The team that ends the regular season in third place travels to face the sixth‑placed side, while the fourth‑placed club hosts the fifth‑placed team. The winners of those eliminators move on to the semi‑finals, and the two victorious semi‑finalists will meet at Old Trafford for the Grand Final on Saturday 3 October.
Below is a snapshot of each contender’s remaining fixtures and what they stand to gain or lose. Leeds Rhinos have dominated the league table for several weeks and will be eager to protect their position in the last two matches. They sit level on points with Wigan Warriors, who briefly overtook them after a Round 25 triumph over Hull KR, but Leeds enjoy a far superior points‑difference. The Rhinos’ final two games are a home clash with Wigan on Saturday 5 September – a potential league‑title decider – followed by a home meeting with Hull FC the next weekend.
Leeds last lifted the League Leaders’ Shield in 2015 and their most recent trophy was the 2020 Challenge Cup, so a top‑place finish would mark a welcome return to silverware. Wigan Warriors, under head coach Matt Peet, have repeatedly stressed the importance of securing a top‑two finish because a home semi‑final is a massive advantage. If they maintain their current form, they could overtake Leeds and lock in that crucial second spot. The Warriors are also motivated to avenge their 2025 Grand Final loss to Hull KR and add a second trophy to the Challenge Cup they already hold.
Their remaining schedule features the away game against Leeds – which could decide the league leaders – and a home fixture versus Catalans Dragons. Warrington Wolves have enjoyed a prolific spell, winning three games in ten days, including victories over Huddersfield Giants (Round 24) and Hull FC (Round 25) to reach 36 points. With two rounds left they already have a home play‑off place secured and will aim to maximise their points tally. Their upcoming opponents are Wakefield Trinity away and Toulouse Olympique at home, both of whom sit below them on the table, offering a relative advantage.
The match against Wakefield will likely be the toughest test, as the Trinity side sit just four points behind Warrington. Wakefield Trinity are chasing their highest ever Super League finish. After a heartbreaking two‑point loss to league‑leaders Leeds and subsequent defeats to St Helens and Wigan, they managed a vital win over York to clinch a play‑off spot.
Their final two games are at home to Warrington Wolves and away to Leigh Leopards – both opponents still in the play‑off mix – meaning every point will be vital for Trinity’s aspirations. Leigh Leopards have become known for delivering when it matters most. After a disastrous start to the season, Adrian Lam’s side found their rhythm, highlighted by a statement win over Leeds.
However, a 30‑18 away loss to Huddersfield Giants in Round 25 dented their momentum and left their play‑off status uncertain. The Leopards still have to face St Helens at home and Wakefield Trinity away.
To reach the Grand Final for the first time, Leigh must maintain their resilience and collect points in these decisive fixtures. Hull KR remain firmly in the mix despite a humiliating 46‑0 defeat to an under‑strength Wigan side, which left them only two points ahead of St Helens. The Robins were the 2025 champions, completing a historic treble, and will be eager to give coach Willie Peters a fitting send‑off by defending their title. Their remaining schedule includes a home game versus Huddersfield Giants and an away encounter with St Helens.
St Helens have two matches left to avoid an unwanted footnote in the record books. The Saints have never missed the play‑offs, but a 20‑12 semi‑final loss to Hull KR in 2025 and a defeat to Leeds in Round 25 have dropped them outside the top six.
Wins against Wakefield and Castleford have revived their fighting spirit, and two victories now would lift them to 32 points. Their final opponents are the directly ahead Leigh Leopards (away) and Hull KR (home). A win over Leigh could set up a tantalising showdown with Hull KR in the last round.
Sky Sports will broadcast every Super League match this season, with two games each round shown live on the main channel and the remaining fixtures streamed on Sky Sports+. The culmination of the season promises high‑stakes drama, as clubs vie for home‑field advantage, silverware, and the chance to etch their names into Super League history.