The Hull Derby returns to Magic WKND

Rugby League will make a rapid return to Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium next July, with the 19th Super League Magic Weekend heading west to the Mersey waterfront.

After the outstanding 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 stunning new home, Rugby League Commercial today confirm that the 2026 Magic Weekend will be played at Hill Dickinson Stadium on the weekend of July 4-5.

The line-up of matches for Super League’s festival weekend, when fans of all clubs gather to support their teams and celebrate the sport, has also been confirmed – with a return of three of the classic derby matches which were played at the first Magic Weekend in Cardiff in 2007.

The 2025 Betfred Super League champions Hull KR will face their fierce 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.

Fans are encouraged to pre-register their interest in Magic Weekend via www.superleague.co.uk/tickets/magic-weekend with ticket sales expected to go on sale later in 2025.

Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2026 – Schedule

Saturday July 4

Huddersfield Giants v York Knights

Hull KR v Hull FC

Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves

Sunday July 5

Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers

Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls

Wigan Warriors v St Helens

French Magic (date, venue to be confirmed)

Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique

All kick-off times to be confirmed.