Magic Weekend at Hill Dickinson set to be the “biggest one yet”

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The 2026 Magic Weekend at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium is predicted to be the biggest one yet, with ticket sales breaking Rugby League records ahead of the big weekend.

Rugby League’s big summer festival takes place on the banks of the river Mersey on July 4-5th after Everton beat out Newcastle’s St James’ Park to host the event for the first time.

After tickets went on sale last month, more than 47,000 have sold with the weekend on track to be the best attended in history.

RL Commercial’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Joe Steel, said: “There’s a clear excitement about taking one of the biggest dates in the rugby league calendar to Hill Dickinson.

“We’re hoping it will be the biggest and best Magic WKND yet with all the ingredients there to make for an absorbing and enthralling two days of action”.

The Hill Dickinson has had a bright start to life, with a sell-out Ashes test last November, as well as being a confirmed venue for the 2028 Men’s European Championships.

The stadium, which began construction in 2021, was completed last year and became the new home for Everton after they left Goodison Park.

The weekend will feature six games across two days, with a switch to a schedule themed around club rivalries seeing the headline event being the fixture between Wigan Warriors and St Helens on Sunday.

Speaking at a press day ahead of the new Rugby League season, Warriors head coach Matt Peet, said he’s looking forward to the weekend and believes the event will only boost attention in the area.

“It’s always been an ambition to break into Manchester and Liverpool, an event like this, hopefully the fans put on a positive show as well as the players”.

“Hopefully the players can convert some new rugby league fans”.

“I think over the weekend you’ll see a sell-out crowd, it’s a new venue and not too far to travel. Wigan (vs) Saints always gets a good crowd, so looking forward to it taking place”.

Club captain Liam Farrell, said: “You might get people coming down who necessarily wouldn’t be massive Rugby fans but just want to come see what we’re about”.

“If we get more eyes on the game it’s always good, hopefully it grows the game a bit.

“Liverpool is a massive football city but if we can get a few people talking about it, watching or even playing then it’ll be great for the game”.

Fans have until March 26th to purchase any remaining tickets on a discount on the Super League website.