The regular season of the Super League has now reached its conclusion, leaving only six clubs in contention for the coveted spots in the semi‑finals. With the final round of fixtures completed, the pathway to the Grand Final has been clearly mapped out, and fans can see exactly which teams will face each other in the upcoming elimination games. Wigan Warriors capped off an outstanding campaign by securing a commanding 50‑12 victory over Catalans Dragons, a result that handed them the League Leaders’ Shield and completed a domestic double, having already lifted the Challenge Cup earlier in the year. The Warriors now have their sights set on an unprecedented treble, hoping to add the Grand Final trophy to their growing collection of silverware.
Leeds Rhinos, who finished second on the table despite a late‑season loss to Hull FC, also enjoy a week’s rest before the play‑offs begin. Both clubs will enter the semi‑final stage fresh and ready to battle for a place in the championship decider. The top six teams at the end of the regular season are: 1. Wigan Warriors 2.
Leeds Rhinos 3. Warrington Wolves 4. Wakefield Trinity 5. Leigh Leopards 6.
Hull KR The play‑off format this year is straightforward. The third‑placed Warrington Wolves will travel to face Hull KR, the sixth‑placed side, while fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity will meet fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards. These two matches are known as the Eliminators and will be played over the weekend of 18‑19 September. The team that emerges victorious from each Eliminator will then be ranked according to its original league position.
The lowest‑ranked winner – i.e., the side that finished lower in the league table – will be drawn against the top‑seeded Wigan Warriors in the first semi‑final. The higher‑ranked winner will travel to face Leeds Rhinos in the second semi‑final.
The schedule is as follows: **Friday, 18 September – Eliminator 1** - Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards - Kick‑off 20:00 (8 pm) on Sky Sports **Saturday, 19 September – Eliminator 2** - Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR - Kick‑off 17:30 (5:30 pm) on Sky Sports The winners of these two fixtures will know their semi‑final opponents shortly after the games conclude. Leeds Rhinos will host the winner of the Wakefield‑Leigh encounter on Friday, 25 September, at 20:00, while Wigan Warriors will host the victor of the Warrington‑Hull KR clash on Saturday, 26 September, at 17:30. Both semi‑finals will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The ultimate prize, the Super League Grand Final, will be contested at Old Trafford on Saturday, 3 October. The two semi‑final winners will advance to that marquee event, where they will battle for the league championship in front of a national audience. In summary, the play‑off itinerary looks like this: - **Friday 18 Sept – Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards (8 pm, Sky Sports)** - **Saturday 19 Sept – Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR (5:30 pm, Sky Sports)** - **Friday 25 Sept – Leeds Rhinos vs Eliminator winner (8 pm, Sky Sports)** - **Saturday 26 Sept – Wigan Warriors vs Eliminator winner (5:30 pm, Sky Sports)** - **Saturday 3 Oct – Grand Final at Old Trafford** These matches will determine which two clubs rise from the six‑team field to compete in the grand finale.
The excitement builds as the Warriors and Rhinos await their opponents, while the lower‑ranked clubs fight for survival in the knockout stage. Fans are encouraged to use the Chrome browser for the best video‑player experience when streaming the games live on Sky Sports. The Super League play‑offs commence on Friday, 18 September, and will continue through to the Grand Final on 3 October, delivering a week‑long festival of high‑stakes rugby league that will decide the season’s ultimate champions.