It was held on Saturday 16 October 2004, at Old Trafford, Manchester, and was played between Leeds Rhinos, who finished top of the league after the 28 weekly rounds, and Bradford Bulls, who finished second after the weekly rounds.

Leeds finished top of the table to qualify for a home match in the semi-finals.

In the elimination final they raced past Wigan 40–12 to set up a rematch against Bradford.

By finishing second in the table Bradford qualified for the semi-finals but had to play the league leaders, Leeds, away with the winners going straight through to the grand final.

Bradford's Leon Pryce was unable to play due to a shoulder injury, he was replaced by Paul Johnson.