The road to the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford has been confirmed

The road to one of the biggest nights in rugby league has officially been mapped out, with the 2026 Betfred Super League Grand Final set to return to Manchester’s Old Trafford this October.

Following the final round of regular-season action, the four play-off ties have now been confirmed as the battle for a place at the home of Manchester United enters its final stages.

And there’s plenty for Greater Manchester sports fans to get excited about.

Wigan Warriors have secured the League Leaders’ Shield after an emphatic 50-12 victory over Catalans Dragons, with Matt Peet’s side running in nine tries to finish top of the table.

The result keeps Wigan’s hopes of an incredible treble alive, having already lifted the Betfred Challenge Cup back in May.

They’ll now have a week off while the opening play-off ties take place, as will second-placed Leeds Rhinos.

The first eliminator sees Wakefield Trinity welcome Leigh Leopards on Friday 18 September, with kick-off at 8pm.

Then, on Saturday 19 September, Warrington Wolves take on Hull KR at 5.30pm.

The winners of those games will progress to the semi-finals, while the losing sides will face the two highest-ranked teams in the competition.

Leeds will host the highest-ranked eliminator loser on Friday 25 September at 8pm.

Then, 24 hours later, Wigan will welcome the lowest-ranked loser to the Brick Community Stadium for their semi-final, with that one kicking off at 5.30pm on Saturday 26 September.

For Wigan, it represents a huge opportunity to take another step towards an historic treble – and ultimately a return to Old Trafford.

The Grand Final itself takes place on Saturday 3 October, with the action getting underway at 6pm.

As ever, the biggest prize in Super League will be decided under the lights at Old Trafford, with the two remaining sides battling it out in front of what is expected to be another huge crowd in Manchester.

The full play-off schedule

• Friday 18 September: Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards – 8pm, Sky Sports
• Saturday 19 September: Warrington Wolves v Hull KR – 5.30pm, BBC Sport and Sky Sports
• Friday 25 September: Leeds Rhinos v highest-ranked eliminator loser – 8pm, Sky Sports
• Saturday 26 September: Wigan Warriors v lowest-ranked eliminator loser – 5.30pm, BBC Sport and Sky Sports
• Saturday 3 October: Betfred Super League Grand Final, Old Trafford – 6pm, Sky Sports

So, with just three weeks standing between the play-off opener and the Grand Final, the race for Old Trafford is officially on.

And for Wigan, there’s potentially one more piece of silverware standing between them and a remarkable treble.

Tickets are available HERE.

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