{"id":793936,"date":"2026-10-06T17:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/793936\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T17:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:20:12","slug":"super-league-confirm-incredible-stats-after-record-breaking-play-off-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/793936\/","title":{"rendered":"Super League confirm incredible stats after record-breaking play-off series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2026 Super League play-offs performed better on digital platforms than any previous end-of-season series, with the viewing figures also confirmed.<\/p>\n

Wakefield Trinity were the victors at Old Trafford but it\u2019s been another winning play-offs for Super League, which has produced impressive and growing numbers all year long in terms of attendance and reach.<\/p>\n

The 2026 season marked the first time in Super League history that the cumulative attendance surpassed 2,000,000<\/a>, with the average attendance also surpassing 10,400.<\/p>\n

Old Trafford saw 71,728 turn out for the Grand Final, the fourth most of all time, and now the digital engagement figures have been shared that showcase the play-offs had a wider reach than ever.<\/p>\n

World Cup Squad reaction as Connor snubbed, Lewis picked, and will London be in Super League 2027?\u00a0\u2013 Click here to watch the Serious About Rugby League Grand Final Review Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Super League 2026\u2019s strong figures<\/p>\n

On Super League digital channels, engagement sat at 1.59 million, up 23% on last year\u2019s play-offs and Grand Final, whilst impressions hit 61,000,000 \u2013 a 5% increase on 2025.<\/p>\n

Most Read on Serious About Rugby League<\/p>\n

Video views were also up 25% to 40,000,000 but the broadcast numbers for Sky Sports and the BBC \u2013 who showed two play-off games \u2013 are also very strong.<\/p>\n

In total, 1.74 million views were recorded for the five play-off games, with that figure sailing past 1.86 million when you account for the live audiences at each of the matches.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most important figure listed among those that Super League shared via their own channels was the fact that there is now one new name on the Super League trophy \u2013 something that only serves to bring more parity to the competition and make it more interesting from a fan\u2019s perspective, and importantly from a broadcaster\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

A new Super League TV deal is still to be confirmed but such promising numbers and the fact that a new winner was crowned for the second year in a row display a trend that the competition is only going to become a better and more entertaining product, something that in turn can earn more money.<\/p>\n

The business end of the season delivered and some \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n

Records smashed across the #SuperLeague Play-Offs and Grand Final \ud83d\udc4f https:\/\/t.co\/FBP9oqzCWZ<\/p>\n

\u2014 Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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