ABOUT SUPER LEAGUE
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WHAT IS SUPER LEAGUE?
The Super League is the elite Rugby League competition in the Northern Hemisphere, established in 1996.
The league consists of 14 teams, played over 27 rounds and a three-week Play-Offs Series, before culminating at Old Trafford, Manchester, for the Betfred Super League Grand Final where the season champion is crowned.
Working with the Governing Body, Rugby Football League, Super League is committed to diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination under the TACKLE IT action plan.
How many teams compete in the Super League?
There are currently 14 teams who compete in the Super League, with three new teams joining ahead of the 2026 season.
The 14 teams are: Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers, Catalans Dragons, Huddersfield Giants, Hull FC, Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, St Helens, Toulouse Olympique, Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity, Wigan Warriors & York Knights.
You can find out information about every club here.
How does the Super League work?
The Super League has 27 regular season rounds which sees each team play each other home and away with an additional round known as Magic WKND which sees the fiercest rivalries take place at The Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2026.
The clubs who finish inside the top six after the 27 regular season rounds go into the play-offs with the season culminating at Old Trafford with the Super League Grand Final. The club that finishes top of the Super League table at the end of the regular 27 round season is awarded the League Leaders’ Shield.
The 2026 Super League season kicked off on Thursday 12 February with newly promoted York Knights hosting champions Hull KR and finished at Old Trafford with Wakefield Trinity lifting the trophy at the Super League Grand Final on Saturday 3 October.
You can all find the Super League fixtures here.
Who are the reigning Super League champions?
Wakefield Trinity are the reigning Super League champions after beating Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the 2026 Grand Final.
Trinity became the sixth team to ever win the Super League with their 2026 victory.
How many teams have won the Super League?
Five teams have won the Super League - St Helens, Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and, most recently, Hull KR.
See every previous champion/Grand Final winner here.
Is there only a Men’s Super League competition?
No, there are also Women’s and Wheelchair Super League competitions.
The Women’s and Wheelchair Super League both consist of eight teams.
Women’s Teams: Barrow Raiders, Featherstone Rovers, Huddersfield Giants, Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos, St Helens, Wigan Warriors & York Valkyrie.
Wheelchair Teams: Bradford Bulls, Halifax Panthers, Edinburgh Giants, Hull FC, Leeds Rhinos, London Roosters, Sheffield Eagles & Wigan Warriors.