The 2025 Betfred Super League Grand Final takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday, October 11, as Wigan Warriors and Hull Kingston Rovers face off for rugby league’s biggest prize.
Kick-off is at 6:00 pm BST, live on Sky Sports and SuperLeague+.
Reigning champions Wigan are aiming for a third consecutive title after beating Leigh Leopards in the semi-finals.
They’ve been the benchmark for consistency all season, boasting the league’s best defence and a backline led by Bevan French and Jai Field, but have come away with no silverware this season.
Opponents Hull KR, meanwhile, have already secured the Challenge Cup and the League Leaders’ Shield in 2025 - and now stand just 80 minutes from achieving a historic treble.
Willie Peters’ side has grown since last year’s 9–2 Grand Final defeat to Wigan, showing improved resilience and attacking depth.
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Hull KR got a significant boost when Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’s suspension was overturned, allowing him to play in the final game of his career before retirement.
Noah Booth replaces Eribe Doro in the only squad change.
Key players Mikey Lewis and Jai Field were both nominated for the 2025 Man of Steel award, though they missed out to Leeds' Jake Connor - a story that underscores the talent and influence they bring to the Grand Final.
The duel between Lewis and Harry Smith in the halves could be decisive.
Meanwhile, the physical battle through the middle - especially between Waerea-Hargreaves and Liam Farrell - will set the pace.
Wigan’s experience in big finals gives them a slight advantage, but Hull KR’s hunger and form make this match too close to call.
Expect a tight, high-intensity game - and perhaps a piece of rugby league history by the final whistle.
Prediction: Wigan by 4, but don’t rule out KR completing the treble.
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