Super League attendances are marginally down for the 2024 season, with an 0.87% decrease on the figures posted last year. The competition saw an average of 9,189 per match, 81 lower than 2023's figure of 9,270.
Nonetheless, it's still a big jump on the 8,267 average recorded in 2022, and when taking into consideration the one change in club, isn't too much of a concern. That change, London Broncos in for Wakefield Trinity, saw the biggest shift in figures, with the Broncos recording a 26.2% decrease on Trinity's 2023 average.
In total, six clubs saw increases to their average attendances from 2023, while five clubs saw decreases. Recording the biggest average was Wigan Warriors at 14,909, over a 1,412 difference from 2023 and a 10.5% increase. The biggest increase in the competition was at Leigh Leopards, with the Leythers recording an 8,390 average, 1,137 more than 2023, for a 15.7% increase.
Hull KR also posted a significant increase, with the club recently confirming their highest average attendance ever. The Robins averaged 9,883 this season, a jump of 1,133 from 2023 and a 12.7% increase. Elsewhere, Leeds Rhinos, Catalans Dragons, and Castleford Tigers all increased their average figures.
Meanwhile, the biggest decrease other than London was at Huddersfield Giants, who posted an average of 4,531. That was a 716 drop on the 5,247 from 2023—a 13.6% decrease.
Despite a strong year on the field, Salford Red Devils also saw a big decrease, with a 4,648 average this year a 643 drop and 12.2% decrease on 2023's 5,291 average. St Helens, Hull FC, and Warrington Wolves all posted decreases.
Here are the full figures:
1st: Wigan Warriors
2024: 14,909 | 2023: 13,497 | Difference: 1,412 | 10.5% increase
2nd: Leeds Rhinos
2024: 14,034 | 2023: 13,770 | Difference: 264 | 1.9% increase
3rd: St Helens
2024: 12,237 | 2023: 12,782 | Difference: -545 | 4.3% decease
4th: Hull FC
2024: 11,281 | 2023: 12,364 | Difference: -1,083 | 9.1% decrease
5th: Warrington Wolves
2024: 10,062 | 2023: 10,887 | Difference: -825 | 7.6% decrease
6th: Hull KR
2024: 9,883 | 2023: 8,770 | Difference: 1,113 | 12.7% increase
7th: Catalans Dragons
2024: 9,158 | 2023: 9,062 | | Difference: 96 | 1.1% increase
8th: Leigh Leopards
2024: 8,390 | 2023: 7,253 | Difference: 1,137 | 15.7% increase
9th: Castleford Tigers
2024: 7,960 | 2023: 7,185 | Difference: 775 | 10.8% increase
10th: Salford Red Devils
2024: 4,648 | 2023: 5,291 | Difference: -643 | 12.2% decrease
11th: Huddersfield Giants
2024: 4,531 | 2023: 5,247 | Difference: -716 | 13.6% decrease
12th: London Broncos
London 2024: 3,178 | Wakefield Trinity 2023: 4,303 | Difference: -1,125 | 26.2% decrease
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