Magic Weekend will return to Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium next July. The 19th Super League Magic Weekend — an entire round of Super League fixtures played over one weekend — will take place on July 4 and 5 and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
The recent Ashes Test at the stadium saw a sell-out attendance of 52,106 and was the first non-football event staged at Everton’s new home.
The 2025 Betfred Super League champions Hull KR will face local rivals Hull FC in the second of three matches on Saturday, July 4. Saturday’s action kicks off with York Knights making their Magic debut against Huddersfield Giants and concludes with a Saturday night clash between Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves.
On Sunday, July 5, Wakefield Trinity open the day against Castleford Tigers before Leeds Rhinos meet Bradford Bulls — Bradford’s first Magic Weekend appearance since 2012 — and the weekend finishes with the traditional blockbuster between Wigan Warriors and St Helens.
Kick-off times will be confirmed in due course. Plans are being explored for a dedicated Magic fixture in France, with Catalans Dragons vs Toulouse Olympique potentially played at a neutral venue across the Channel.
“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,” said Rhodri Jones, Rugby League commercial managing director.
Everton described the stadium as “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.” The club said it is looking to elevate the fan experience with a range of hospitality offers and that the Plaza outside the stadium is perfect for Magic.
Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2026 – schedule
(All kick-off times to be confirmed)
Saturday July 4
– Huddersfield Giants vs York Knights
– Hull KR vs Hull FC
– Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves
Sunday July 5
– Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers
– Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls
– Wigan Warriors vs St Helens
French Magic (date, venue to be confirmed)
– Catalans Dragons vs Toulouse Olympique