The regular season of the Super League has now drawn to a close, leaving just six clubs in contention for a place in the knockout stages. The final league table has been set, and the match‑ups for the eliminators are clear.
Wigan Warriors capped off a dominant campaign by securing the League Leaders' Shield with a resounding 50‑12 victory over Catalans Dragons. That triumph adds to their recent Challenge Cup success and puts them on the brink of a historic treble, should they prevail in the Grand Final.
Leeds Rhinos, who finished second despite a late‑season defeat to Hull FC, also enjoy a short break before the next round. Both Wigan and Leeds now await the outcome of the eliminator games to discover their semi‑final opponents. The top six clubs, in order of finish, are: 1.
Wigan Warriors 2. Leeds Rhinos 3. Warrington Wolves 4.
Wakefield Trinity 5. Leigh Leopards 6. Hull KR The eliminator format is straightforward. The third‑placed Warrington Wolves will travel to face Hull KR, the sixth‑placed side, while fourth‑placed Wakefield Trinity will host fifth‑placed Leigh Leopards.
The winners of these two fixtures will move on to the semi‑finals, with the lowest‑ranked victorious team taking on league leaders Wigan Warriors. The other semi‑final will see Leeds Rhinos meet the remaining winner. The first eliminator took place on Friday, 18 September, when Wakefield Trinity defeated Leigh Leopards 26‑16 in a live Sky Sports broadcast.
The following day, Saturday 19 September, Warrington Wolves are scheduled to meet Hull KR at 5:30 pm, also on Sky Sports. After the eliminators, the semi‑finals are set for the following weekend.
Leeds Rhinos will host their opponent on Friday 25 September at 8:00 pm, while Wigan Warriors will play theirs on Saturday 26 September at 5:30 pm. Both matches will be shown live on Sky Sports, offering fans a clear view of who will advance to the season‑ending showdown. The winners of the two semi‑finals will earn the right to compete in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October. That will reduce the remaining six contenders to the final two teams who will vie for the championship in what is often described as the "big dance" of the rugby league calendar.
In summary, the play‑off schedule is as follows: - Friday 18 September: Wakefield Trinity 26‑16 Leigh Leopards (eliminator) - Saturday 19 September: Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR, kickoff 5:30 pm (eliminator) - Friday 25 September: Leeds Rhinos vs winner of the Warrington‑Hull KR game, kickoff 8:00 pm (semi‑final 1) - Saturday 26 September: Wigan Warriors vs winner of the Wakefield‑Leigh game, kickoff 5:30 pm (semi‑final 2) - Saturday 3 October: Grand Final at Old Trafford (championship decider) These fixtures mark the culmination of a long season, with each club fighting for a place in the ultimate prize. The play‑offs will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, and fans are encouraged to use a Chrome browser for the most accessible video player experience. The drama of knockout rugby league is set to unfold over the next two weeks, culminating in a grand finale at one of the sport's most iconic venues.