OLD Trafford has been the home of the Super League Grand Final ever since the summer era began.

And for at least the next three years, that is how it will stay after a new agreement between the RFL and Manchester United was confirmed.

Ahead of Saturday’s showpiece between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR, who edged out Warrington Wolves on Friday to book their ticket, it has been announced that the Grand Final will be played at Old Trafford until at least 2027, which would be the 30th running of the event.

“The Theatre of Dreams” has hosted all but one of the Super League Grand Finals since they started in 1998, with the 2020 final being held behind closed doors at Hull’s MKM Stadium.

“It’s perfect timing for us to be able to confirm this extension of Super League’s partnership with Manchester United ahead of Saturday’s Grand Final, as we look forward to another fantastic occasion at Old Trafford this weekend with our biggest Grand Final crowd for at least seven years,” Rugby League Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones said.

“Rugby League’s relationship with Old Trafford stretches back well beyond the Super League era, and since 1998 it has gone to another level as the Grand Final has become established, with so many unforgettable moments – including the brilliance of Rob Burrow in two Player of the Match performances for Leeds Rhinos.

“One of the highlights of the 2024 Betfred Super League Grand Final will be the introduction of the Rob Burrow Award for the Player of the Match, which made Rob so happy when it was announced before the start of this season.

“It will be another opportunity for Rugby League to remember Rob, and also to pay tribute to all the other players who have won the Harry Sunderland Trophy at Grand Finals, and before that Premiership and Championship Finals, since it was introduced in 1965.”

Collette Roche, Chief Operating Officer at Manchester United, added: “We are proud to continue the tradition of hosting the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford for another three years.

“It is always a special event in the national sporting calendar and this weekend will be particularly poignant with tributes being paid to the late Rob Burrow and so many other Rugby League legends.”