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Everything you need to know about this year's Super League Grand Final

A general view of Old Trafford venue before 2025 final.Image source, Getty Images
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Attention, all rugby league fans - the biggest game of the Super League season is almost here!

Warrington Wolves take on Wakefield Trinity in this year's Grand Final, with both clubs hoping to get their hands on the famous trophy.

The Grand Final is the last game of the Super League season, with the winners crowned champions.

And whoever lifts the trophy will make history, as neither Warrington nor Wakefield have ever won it before.

So, where is the big game taking place and how did the two teams get here? Keep reading to find out.

Are you looking forward to the Grand Final? Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments below.

When and where is this year's Grand Final?

Old Trafford football ground.Image source, Getty Images

The match takes place on Saturday 3 October at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, with kick-off at 6pm.

Old Trafford has hosted almost every Super League Grand Final since the competition's first final in 1998.

How did both teams reach the final?

Warrington Wolves' James Bentley (centre) is tackled by Leeds Rhinos' Tom Holroyd (left) and Brodie Croft during their Super League Semi-Final match.Image source, PA Media

Warrington finished third in the Super League table this season, missing out on second place on score difference.

They then had to beat reigning champions, Hull KR, in a crucial play-off eliminator to stay in the competition.

Warrington travelled to Leeds Rhinos for their semi-final match, and edge past them 14-12 in a dramatic game, booking their place at Old Trafford.

Saturday will be Warrington's fifth appearance in the Grand Final.

They've reached it four times before - in 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2018 - but have never won it.

Wakefield Trinity's Jack Sinfield (centre) celebrates scoring a try against Wigan during their Super League semi-final match.Image source, PA Media

Wakefield finished fourth in the regular Super League table and beat Leigh Leopards 26-16 in their opening play-off game.

They then pulled off a huge surprise in their semi-final, beating League Leaders' Shield winners Wigan Warriors 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time in the club's history.

It was a huge moment for Wakefield, who were playing in the Championship just two years ago.

Their last appearance in any major rugby league championship final was nearly fifty years ago, in 1979.

What makes this Grand Final different?

Hull KR lifting the trophy in 2025.Image source, Getty Images
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Hull KR are the reigning Super League champions having lifted the trophy in 2025

Many people are calling this a Grand Final unlike any other.

Neither Warrington nor Wakefield has won the Super League trophy before, so history will be made whatever happens on Saturday.

Only five different clubs have ever won the Super League title in its 28-year history - Wigan Warriors, St Helens, Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, and Hull KR.

It is also the very first Grand Final in history that hasn't featured at least one of the competition's "big three" most successful clubs - Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos or St Helens.