Everton Football Club is delighted to confirm Hill Dickinson Stadium will host the 2026 Betfred Super League Magic Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July.
The return of Rugby League to Hill Dickinson Stadium follows the outstanding success of this month’s Ashes Test – the first major non-football event at the venue – when a sell-out crowd of 52,106 delivered a landmark moment for the Club and the city region.
Building on that momentum, Rugby League Commercial has confirmed that the iconic Magic Weekend will head to the Mersey waterfront, with supporters from across the sport set to enjoy the stadium’s world-class facilities and the vibrant Budweiser Plaza, which will be activated throughout the two-day festival.
Super League’s annual celebration will now take place in July and feature a full round of fixtures across the Saturday and Sunday, including the return of three classic derby encounters which were a highlight of the inaugural Magic Weekend in 2007.
The schedule features a full roster of marquee fixtures, including reigning champions Hull KR against city rivals Hull FC, York Knights making their Magic debut against Huddersfield Giants, and Leigh Leopards taking on Warrington Wolves to round off Saturday’s action. Sunday begins with Yorkshire neighbours Wakefield Trinity and Castleford Tigers, followed by the long-awaited return of Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos, before the weekend builds towards its traditional finale – Wigan Warriors v St Helens. Discussions are also under way for a standalone Magic fixture in France between Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique.
Angus Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer at Everton Football Club, said: “We are incredibly proud to be welcoming Magic Weekend to Hill Dickinson Stadium so soon after the outstanding success of the Ashes Test earlier this month. Hosting a sell-out crowd for the first major non-football event in our new home was a landmark moment for the Club, and a powerful demonstration of what this stadium and our city can deliver.
“With world-class facilities for players, officials and fans, superb sightlines, and an expansive Plaza that lends itself perfectly to large-scale fan experiences, our waterfront home is the ideal location for Magic Weekend.
“We look forward to welcoming supporters from across the Rugby League community next July and showcasing, once again, the energy, ambition and hospitality that make Hill Dickinson Stadium and our city region such a special destination for major events.”
Everton Season Ticket Members will be contacted directly with details of a special sales process giving them exclusive access to purchase a limited number of discounted tickets for this historic two-day event at Everton’s home.
All other supporters – including Non-Season Ticket Members – are encouraged to register their interest via superleague.co.uk, ahead of tickets going on sale later in 2025.
Rhodri Jones, RL Commercial Managing Director, added: “With memories still fresh of an unforgettable occasion for the Ashes Test, we’re delighted to be able to confirm a return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2026 Betfred Super League Magic Wknd.
“This will be the seventh venue to stage Magic since it was introduced as a new concept for sport in 2007, and our clubs, players and supporters are in for a treat.
“It’s a stunning stadium with outstanding facilities at all levels, and also superbly located for summer on the waterfront, and with the many and varied attractions of Liverpool within easy reach.
“We’re looking forward to elevating our fan experience with a range of hospitality offers which proved so popular for the international, and the Budweiser Plaza outside the stadium is perfect for Magic.”
Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2026 – Fixture Schedule
Saturday 4 July
- Huddersfield Giants v York Knights
- Hull KR v Hull FC
- Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves
Sunday 5 July
- Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers
- Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls
- Wigan Warriors v St Helens
French ‘Magie’ Fixture – Date & Venue TBC
- Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique
Kick-off times will be confirmed in due course.