The regular season of the Super League has now drawn to a close, leaving only six clubs in contention for the coveted places in the semi‑finals. The final league positions have been set, and the upcoming fixtures will determine which two sides will earn the right to compete in the Grand Final at Old Trafford. Wigan Warriors capped off an impressive campaign by securing a domestic double.
A dominant 50‑12 victory over Catalans Dragons not only handed them the League Leaders' Shield but also followed their recent Challenge Cup triumph. With the league title already in hand, the Warriors are now eyeing a historic treble, hoping to add the Grand Final win to their growing trophy cabinet. Leeds Rhinos finished the season in second place, despite a late‑season defeat to Hull FC.
Their strong league performance guarantees them a spot in the semi‑finals, where they will await the winner of the first eliminator match. The top‑six finishers, in order, are: 1.
Wigan Warriors 2. Leeds Rhinos 3. Warrington Wolves 4.
Wakefield Trinity 5. Leigh Leopards 6.
Hull KR The playoff format this year is straightforward. The third‑placed Warrington Wolves will travel to face sixth‑placed Hull KR in the first eliminator, while fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity will host fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards in the second eliminator.
The two victorious clubs will then move on to the semi‑finals. In the semi‑final stage, the lowest‑ranked of the two eliminator winners—meaning the team that finished lower on the league table—will be paired with the top‑seeded Wigan Warriors.
The other semi‑final will see Leeds Rhinos take on the higher‑ranked eliminator winner. Both semi‑finals are scheduled for the weekend of 25‑26 September, with the Wigan match slated for a 5:30 pm kickoff and the Leeds encounter set for 8:00 pm, all broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The eliminator fixtures are set for the following dates: * **Friday, 18 September – Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards** – Kick‑off at 8:00 pm on Sky Sports. * **Saturday, 19 September – Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR** – Kick‑off at 5:30 pm on Sky Sports. These matches will decide which clubs join the top two seeds in the semi‑finals. The winners of the semi‑finals will then advance to the Grand Final, which will be staged at Old Trafford on Saturday, 3 October.
To summarise the road to the championship: * **Eliminators (18‑19 September):** * Wakefield Trinity host Leigh Leopards – 8 pm, Sky Sports. * Warrington Wolves travel to Hull KR – 5:30 pm, Sky Sports. * **Semi‑Final 1 (25 September):** Leeds Rhinos vs the higher‑ranked eliminator winner – 8 pm, Sky Sports.
* **Semi‑Final 2 (26 September):** Wigan Warriors vs the lower‑ranked eliminator winner – 5:30 pm, Sky Sports. * **Grand Final (3 October):** The two semi‑final victors meet at Old Trafford to claim the Super League crown.
Fans are encouraged to use the Chrome browser for the best video player experience when streaming the matches. As the playoffs progress, the excitement will build toward the final showdown, where the season’s best will compete for the ultimate prize in British rugby league. With Wigan already holding the League Leaders' Shield and the Challenge Cup, a Grand Final victory would complete a remarkable treble. Leeds, having secured second place, will be eager to prove they can convert their league consistency into postseason success.
Meanwhile, the eliminator clubs—Warrington, Hull KR, Wakefield, and Leigh—will be fighting for a chance to upset the top seeds and keep their own championship hopes alive. The coming weeks promise high‑intensity rugby, dramatic storylines, and the chance for any of the six qualified clubs to etch their name into Super League history.