Sky Sports has confirmed live coverage of the Women's Super League with five fixtures during the second half of the 2026 season, launching with a Grand Final rematch between St Helens and Wigan Warriors on Thursday August 6 (KO 5.15pm). The Warriors completed their first treble last October, coming from behind to beat Saints 16-12 at the Brick Community Stadium in front of a record crowd, and remain the only unbeaten team in the competition this year.
Sky Sports will also broadcast St Helens hosting York Valkyrie on Friday August 28, renewing a rivalry after Saints edged York 12-8 in last year's play-off semi-final. The final Super Four fixture selected sees Leeds Rhinos host Wigan Warriors at AMT Headingley on Saturday September 5.
The 2026 season features a split-season format: teams face each other once in a single round, then split into top four and bottom four for an extended play-off series from August 6. Winners of the play-offs become League Leaders and secure a place in the Betfred Women's Super League Grand Final on Sunday September 27. The semi-final between second and third place takes place on Friday September 18, with both knockout matches live on Sky Sports.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing