Live English Rugby League Super League TV & Broadcast Schedule

The Super League is the top professional rugby league competition in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a 14-team league that runs from February through October. The league expanded for the 2026 season, adding more teams and more matches. The season is in full swing, with teams fighting for playoff spots and the Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Top teams

St Helens have been the dominant force in the Super League era, winning multiple titles in a row. Wigan Warriors are the other heavyweight — they've won the most championships overall. Leeds Rhinos had a dynasty in the 2000s and remain a major club. Warrington Wolves, Catalans Dragons, and Hull KR are regular playoff contenders. The league expanded to 14 teams for 2026, adding new clubs and increasing the number of games per round to seven.

Format

The league has 14 teams in 2026, up from 12 in previous seasons. Each team plays each other twice in the regular season. The top six teams go into a knockout playoff. The Grand Final is a single match at Old Trafford in Manchester. The format rewards regular-season performance but leaves room for upsets. The schedule is packed, with matches every weekend from February through October.

Viewership

The Super League pulls between 15 and 20 million viewers annually. The numbers are strongest in the north of England, where rugby league has deep roots. The Grand Final draws the biggest audience. International interest comes from Australia, New Zealand, and France, where the sport also has followings. The league is also watched by fans of English players competing in the national team.

Global streaming with SuperLeague+

SuperLeague+ is the league's direct-to-consumer streaming service, available globally. It offers live coverage of all matches for international fans. The service is accessible in most countries, including the USA, Canada, and across Europe. In regions with TV deals like Australia or the UK, some content may be subject to blackouts or delays, but it remains a primary option for following every game.

Streaming options in the UK

Sky Sports is the primary broadcaster, showing every match of the season live. Streaming is available via the Sky Go app for TV subscribers or a NOW Sports membership. BBC iPlayer is the free-to-air partner, showing 15 live matches during the season, including playoff games and the World Club Challenge. SuperLeague+ is available in the UK but with restricted live access due to Sky's exclusive rights. It generally offers delayed replays and some live games not selected for main broadcast, around 100-plus live games.

Streaming options in the US

Fox Sports holds the broadcast rights in the US. Select matches are shown on Fox Soccer Plus and FS2. SuperLeague+ is the most comprehensive option for US fans wanting to watch every game live.

Streaming options in Canada

Sportsnet is the official broadcast partner in Canada. Games are available on Sportsnet+ with the Premium plan. SuperLeague+ is also available for full access.

Streaming options in Europe

In France, La Dépêche (Rugbyrama) is a new partner for 2026, streaming 51 regular-season matches featuring French clubs Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique. SuperLeague+ is available for all other matches. TV3 broadcasts in Catalunya. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Sportdigital broadcasts matches in German-speaking countries.

International streaming options

In Australia, Fox League (Foxtel) and Kayo Sports stream every match live. SBS and NITV provide free-to-air coverage of select matches. In New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, NBC has a new deal for 2026 covering these territories. In Southeast Asia, Premier Sports Asia holds the rights. In Africa, ESPN Africa is the broadcaster. In the Middle East, Dubai TV carries matches.

Current season

The 2026 Super League season kicked off in February. The regular season runs through September, with the playoffs in October. The Grand Final is scheduled for October at Old Trafford. Wigan Warriors are the defending champions after winning the 2025 title. The league expanded to 14 teams for 2026, with new clubs joining from the Championship.