The regular season of the Super League has now drawn to a close, leaving just six clubs in contention for the coveted spots in the semi‑finals. After the final round of fixtures, the hierarchy is clear and the match‑ups for the play‑off eliminators have been set.
Wigan Warriors capped off an outstanding campaign by thumping Catalans Dragons 50‑12, a victory that secured them the League Leaders' Shield and completed a domestic double that also includes their recent Challenge Cup triumph. With the silverware already in hand, the Warriors are now eyeing the ultimate prize – a historic treble – if they can navigate the remaining hurdles and lift the Grand Final trophy.
Leeds Rhinos, who finished second on the ladder despite a loss to Hull FC in the last round, also enjoy a week’s rest before the semi‑finals begin. Both clubs will be waiting for their opponents while the lower‑ranked teams battle it out in the elimination round.
The top six after the regular season are: 1. Wigan Warriors 2. Leeds Rhinos 3. Warrington Wolves 4.
Wakefield Trinity 5. Leigh Leopards 6. Hull KR The first set of eliminators took place on the weekend of 18‑19 September. Fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity faced fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards on Friday, delivering a 26‑16 victory that secured Wakefield a historic first‑ever appearance in a Super League semi‑final.
The following day, third‑placed Warrington Wolves hosted sixth‑placed Hull KR in a match scheduled for 5:30 pm, also broadcast live on Sky Sports. The play‑off format dictates that the lowest‑ranked winner from these two eliminators – in other words, the team that finished lowest in the league table among the victors – will travel to face the top‑seeded Wigan Warriors in the second semi‑final. The other semi‑final will see Leeds Rhinos take on the remaining winner, with the game slated for Friday 25 September at 8 pm. Wigan Warriors, having already secured their semi‑final berth, will learn on Saturday 26 September at 5:30 pm who they will meet in that contest.
Both semi‑finals will be shown live on Sky Sports, providing fans with a front‑row seat to the drama as the season reaches its climax. The winners of the two semi‑finals will then advance to the Grand Final, which is set to be staged at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October. That match will determine the champion of the 2024 Super League season, concluding a campaign that has already produced a league leaders' shield, a Challenge Cup, and now the prospect of a treble for Wigan should they prevail. To summarise the upcoming schedule: - Friday 18 September: Wakefield Trinity 26‑16 Leigh Leopards (Eliminator) – live on Sky Sports.
- Saturday 19 September: Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR, kick‑off 5:30 pm – live on Sky Sports. - Semi‑Final 1 – Friday 25 September, Leeds Rhinos vs TBC, kick‑off 8 pm – live on Sky Sports. - Semi‑Final 2 – Saturday 26 September, Wigan Warriors vs TBC, kick‑off 5:30 pm – live on Sky Sports. - Grand Final – Saturday 3 October at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports.
These fixtures mark the final stretch of the Super League play‑offs, a period that will whittle the six remaining clubs down to two, and ultimately crown the season's champions. The excitement is building as fans anticipate whether Wigan can complete a treble, if Leeds can overturn the odds, or if the under‑dogs Wakefield or Hull KR can pull off a surprise. All eyes will be on the pitch as the drama unfolds, with every match broadcast to a worldwide audience eager for top‑level rugby league action.