2026 Magic WKND Kick-off Times Confirmed
Kick off times for July’s record-breaking Magic WKND can today (May 7) be confirmed as Rugby League makes a rapid return to Everton Football Club’s world-class Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Within the Magic WKND schedule RL Commercial are also pleased to confirm timings for Catalans Dragons vs Toulouse Olympique, who will be taking their rivalry on the road in France, with the stadium being announced next week.
With over 70,000 tickets sold across the weekend, the festival is officially the fastest selling in the event’s 20-year history with just under two months to go.
Opening Rugby League’s biggest summer festival are Huddersfield Giants and York Knights (KO 12:30pm), followed by the Hull derby, which celebrated its 250th meeting during Rivals Round earlier this season (KO 3pm). Saturday’s final tie at Liverpool’s waterfront sees Leigh Leopards tackle Warrington Wolves (KO 5:30pm).
Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique are closing the curtain on an action-packed Saturday (4th July) live from France, stadium announced next week (KO 8pm UK, 9pm CEST).
Sunday’s programme sees Wakefield Trinity face Castleford Tigers (KO 12:30pm) followed by another West Yorkshire derby as Leeds Rhinos take on Bradford Bulls for the second time since the Bulls’ return to the Betfred Super League (KO 3pm). Wrapping up the weekend are Wigan Warriors and St Helens whose historic rivalry promises another fierce match-up filled with drama (KO 5:30pm).
Any fans without tickets are urged to book soon with Sunday and full-weekend passes approaching sell-out across all seating categories.
With unreserved seating, a pass-out system to enjoy the Plaza fan zone, entertainment, live music, in-bowl fan games and competitions, Magic offers a truly unmissable weekend.
Tickets are available here!
Saturday 4 July:
Game 1 - Huddersfield Giants v York Knights – KO 12:30pm
Game 2 - Hull KR v Hull FC – KO 3pm
Game 3 - Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves – KO 5:30pm
Game 4 (France) – Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique – KO 8pm (UK), 9pm (CEST)
Sunday 5 July:
Game 1 - Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers – KO 12:30pm
Game 2 - Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls – KO 3pm
Game 3 - Wigan Warriors v St Helens – KO 5:30pm
