Everton to host Super League Magic Weekend 2026 at new Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium is set to host the 2026 Betfred Super League Magic Weekend next July.

The return of Rugby League to the waterfront venue follows the success of the Ashes Test earlier this month, when a sell-out attendance of 52,106 made history for the first non-football event at Everton’s new home.

The famous Magic Weekend will take place at the stadium on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 with a full round of fixtures including the return of three classic derby encounters which were a highlight of the inaugural event in 2007.

The 2025 Betfred Super League champions Hull KR will face their local rivals Hull FC in the second of three matches on Saturday, July 4. Then on Sunday, July 5, Bradford Bulls will play Leeds Rhinos at Magic Weekend for the first time since 2012, before the weekend ends with the traditional Super League blockbuster between Wigan Warriors and St Helens.

The weekend will kick off with York Knights making their Magic debut against Huddersfield Giants, and the first day action concludes with a Saturday night clash between Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves.

Sunday’s schedule begins with Wakefield Trinity facing Castleford Tigers, before the Leeds-Bradford and Wigan-Saints clashes.

Kick-off times will be confirmed in due course, and for the first time plans are being explored for a dedicated Magic fixture in France, with the match between Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique to be played at a neutral venue across the Channel.

Angus Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer, 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.

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“With world-class facilities for players, officials and fans, superb sightlines, and an expansive Budweiser 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.

All other fans are encouraged to pre-register their interest in Magic Weekend here with ticket sales expected to go on sale later in 2025.