The regular season of the Super League has now drawn to a close, leaving only six clubs in contention for the coveted spots in the semi‑finals. The final round of league fixtures confirmed the hierarchy of the top six and clarified the match‑ups that will decide who advances to the grand finale. Wigan Warriors capped off a dominant campaign by securing a domestic double.
Their 50‑12 demolition of Catalans Dragons not only handed them 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 now on the agenda, the Warriors are eyeing the ultimate prize – a historic treble that would include a Grand Final victory at Old Trafford. Leeds Rhinos, who finished second in the table despite a late‑season loss to Hull FC, also enjoy a brief pause before the play‑offs begin. Both clubs are already aware of the dates and times of their semi‑final encounters, with Leeds slated to play on Friday, 25 September, at 8 p.m.
and Wigan on Saturday, 26 September, at 5:30 p.m., each broadcast live on Sky Sports. The top‑six final league standings are as follows: 1.
Wigan Warriors 2. Leeds Rhinos 3. Warrington Wolves 4.
Wakefield Trinity 5. Leigh Leopards 6. Hull KR The play‑off structure is straightforward.
The third‑placed Warrington Wolves will travel to face Hull KR, the sixth‑placed side, while the fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity will meet fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards. These two elimination games, known as the “Eliminators,” will be played on consecutive days – Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September – and will determine which two clubs join the top two seeds in the semi‑finals. The Eliminator fixtures are scheduled as follows: - Friday, 18 September – Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards, kick‑off 8 p.m.
(Sky Sports) - Saturday, 19 September – Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR, kick‑off 5:30 p.m. (Sky Sports) The winners of these matches will be ranked according to their original league positions. The lowest‑ranked victor – the team that finished lower in the regular season table – will travel to Old Trafford to challenge the league leaders, Wigan Warriors, in the second semi‑final. Conversely, the higher‑ranked survivor will take on Leeds Rhinos in the first semi‑final.
Both semi‑finals are set for the following dates and times: - Friday, 25 September – Leeds Rhinos vs. the winner of the Wakefield‑Leigh game, 8 p.m. (Sky Sports) - Saturday, 26 September – Wigan Warriors vs. the winner of the Warrington‑Hull KR clash, 5:30 p.m.
(Sky Sports) The victorious clubs from these two semi‑finals will earn the right to compete in the Super League Grand Final, which will be staged at Old Trafford on Saturday, 3 October. That showdown will determine the champion of the 2024 Super League season, concluding a campaign that has seen Wigan chase a treble, Leeds aim to reclaim former glories, and the other four clubs fight for a place in the sport’s most prestigious match.
In summary, the play‑off journey begins on 18 September with the Eliminators, proceeds to the semi‑finals on 25 and 26 September, and culminates in the Grand Final on 3 October. Fans can follow every step live on Sky Sports, and for the best viewing experience, the broadcaster recommends using the Chrome browser to access the video player. The path from six contenders to two finalists is now set, and the remaining clubs are preparing for what promises to be an exhilarating series of knockout rugby league fixtures.