Rugby league on TV: how to watch Leeds Rhinos at Leigh Leopards & other Super League round 1 games

For the third successive season, every Super League game will be televised or streamed live in 2026.

The new campaign kicks off tonight (Thursday) when champions Hull KR visit promoted York Knights in a game which will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports.

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The main broadcaster’s other exclusive choice is Warrington Wolves’ home game against St Helens the following evening. The other five matches – including Leeds Rhinos at Leigh Leopards on Friday – will be shown on the Sky Sports+ red button and via the competition’s own streaming service SuperLeague+. Castleford Tigers’ clash with visitors Wigan Warriors will also be on the BBCiPlayer.

Here's how to watch matches in Betfred Super League round one. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.placeholder image
Here's how to watch matches in Betfred Super League round one. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Here’s how to watch this week’s games.

Thursday, February 12: York Knights v Hull KR (8pm kick-off), Sky Sports+ from 7.30pm.

Friday, February 13: Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants (6pm), Sky Sports+ red button from 5.55pm and SuperLeague+; Leigh Leopards v Leeds Rhinos (8pm), Sky Sports+ red button from 7.55pm and SuperLeague+; Warrington Wolves v St Helens, Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports+ from 7.30pm.

Saturday, February 14: Hull FC v Bradford Bulls (5.30pm), Sky Sports+ red button from 5.25pm and Super League+; Wakefield Trinity v Toulouse Olympique (8pm), Sky Sports+ red button from 7.55pm and Super League+.

Sunday, February 15: Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors (3pm), Sky Sports+ red button from 2.55pm. SuperLeague+ and BBCiPlayer.

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