The Prem Rugby play-offs are scheduled to occur at neutral venues from the 2029-2030 season onward.

Under the existing system in place since 2005, the top two clubs from the regular season table receive home advantage during the semifinals.

League officials envision staging both play-off matches on consecutive days within a single host city, modeled after the European finals weekend format.

Liverpool and Brighton rank among the potential host cities under early consideration.

This season's play-offs proved highly successful, as sold-out crowds filled Northampton's Franklin's Gardens and Bath's Rec for two memorable encounters.

Yet both venues hold capacities near 15,000, prompting Prem Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor to identify scope for commercial and sporting growth.

France's Top 14 semifinals took place this season at Marseille's Stade Velodrome, which accommodates over 67,000 spectators.

"The recent semifinals delivered an outstanding rugby spectacle as sell-out games with passionate home support," Massie-Taylor said.

"Larger venues would also sell out, drawing neutral supporters too. This represents a long-term investment that gains value through bigger stadia."

Club sources offered mixed views to the BBC, with some welcoming the prospect of larger attendances at a major venue in a destination city.

Clubs currently earn between £600,000 and £750,000 from hosting a home play-off, so revenue from a neutral site must prove substantial to remain viable.

Additional worries center on reduced motivation for clubs late in the season without clear rewards for finishing first rather than fourth.

One proposal involves offering prize money or a larger share of gate receipts to top-two finishers.

Beyond finances, a host-city approach could introduce major matches to regions with limited prior exposure.

"Balancing new markets with established fan bases remains essential," Massie-Taylor added.