The regular season of the Super League has drawn to a close, leaving only six teams in contention for the coveted semi‑final places. With the final round completed, the match‑ups for the upcoming eliminators are now crystal clear, and fans can see exactly which clubs will battle for a ticket to the Grand Final.
Wigan Warriors capped off a spectacular campaign by clinching a domestic double. Their 50‑12 demolition of Catalans Dragons not only secured the League Leaders' Shield but also reinforced their status as the team to beat after already lifting the Challenge Cup. With a week’s rest on the horizon, the Warriors are now eyeing a historic treble, hoping to add the Grand Final trophy to their growing cabinet.
Leeds Rhinos, who finished second in the league despite a late‑season defeat to Hull FC, also enjoy a short break before the playoffs begin. Both Wigan and Leeds are already aware of the dates they will be required to play their semi‑finals, which are scheduled for the weekend of 25‑26 September. The top six finishers in the league table are, in order: Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity, Leigh Leopards and Hull KR.
The playoff format this year is straightforward. The third‑placed Warrington Wolves will travel to face Hull KR, the sixth‑placed side, while the fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity will take on fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards.
These two fixtures are known as the Eliminators. The winners of the Eliminators will then be reseeded based on their original league positions. The lowest‑ranked victor – that is, the team that finished lower in the regular season standings – will be drawn against the top‑seeded Wigan Warriors in one semi‑final. The other semi‑final will pit Leeds Rhinos against the higher‑ranked Eliminator winner.
The Eliminator matches are set for the weekend of 18‑19 September. Wakefield Trinity host Leigh Leopards on Friday, 18 September, with kick‑off slated for 8:00 pm on Sky Sports. The following day, Saturday 19 September, Warrington Wolves travel to Hull KR for a 5:30 pm clash, also broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Following those games, the semi‑finals will be contested the next week. Leeds Rhinos will host their opponent on Friday 25 September at 8:00 pm, while Wigan Warriors will welcome their challenger on Saturday 26 September at 5:30 pm. Both semi‑finals will be shown live on Sky Sports, giving supporters ample opportunity to follow the action.
The stakes are high: the two victorious teams from the semi‑finals will advance to the Super League Grand Final, which will be staged at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October. That match will determine the ultimate champion of the season, and it promises to be a showcase of the very best the league has to offer. In summary, the playoff schedule is as follows: - Friday 18 September: Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards – 8:00 pm, Sky Sports - Saturday 19 September: Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR – 5:30 pm, Sky Sports - Friday 25 September (Semi‑Final 1): Leeds Rhinos vs winner of the higher‑seeded Eliminator – 8:00 pm, Sky Sports - Saturday 26 September (Semi‑Final 2): Wigan Warriors vs winner of the lower‑seeded Eliminator – 5:30 pm, Sky Sports - Saturday 3 October: Grand Final at Old Trafford – kickoff time to be confirmed These fixtures mark the culmination of a long and demanding season, and each club will be looking to finish the campaign on a high note.
For Wigan and Leeds, the goal is clear: secure a place in the Grand Final and fight for the ultimate prize. For Warrington, Wakefield, Leigh and Hull KR, the Eliminators represent a final chance to upset the odds and keep their season alive. Fans are encouraged to tune in via Sky Sports for live coverage, and to use a Chrome browser for the most accessible video player experience. The excitement builds as the Super League play‑offs commence on 18 September, leading up to the grand finale at Old Trafford on 3 October, where the season’s champion will be crowned.