Hill Dickinson Stadium is this week preparing to welcome one of the biggest events in the Rugby League calendar as Magic WKND makes its debut at Everton’s new waterfront home.
Rugby League’s summer festival heads to Liverpool’s northern docks on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, bringing six huge Super League fixtures, thousands of supporters and a full weekend of sport, music and entertainment to the city.
Final preparations are now stepping up, with the rugby posts installed as the stadium continues its transformation from Premier League to a major stage for Rugby League.
The event has already enjoyed a record-breaking start, with ticket sales passing 80,000 as supporters from across the Rugby League family prepare to descend on Liverpool for one of the sport’s showpiece weekends.
Weekend passes have now sold out, with only a limited number of single-day tickets remaining.
Saturday tickets can be secured here and Sunday tickets are available here.
Building on International Rugby League Success
Aaron Duckmanton, Everton’s Chief Revenue Officer, said:
“Excitement is really building as Hill Dickinson Stadium prepares to welcome Magic WKND for the first time.
“The response for this event has been outstanding, with ticket sales showing just how much demand there is and how strongly the city, Everton and Rugby League fans have embraced Magic WKND.
“From the very beginning, our ambition for Hill Dickinson Stadium has been to create a world-class venue capable of hosting major events that bring people to the city, showcase our waterfront and support the Club’s long-term growth.
“Fulfilling what will be a record-breaking Magic WKND is another important step in that journey with many more exciting steps to come.”
The arrival of Magic WKND follows the success of last year’s Rugby League Ashes fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While the result may not have gone the way of England, the occasion itself was widely regarded as a success by Rugby League Commercial and by supporters of Super League clubs who attended, helping showcase the stadium’s potential as a destination for major Rugby League events.
That popularity and positive feedback played a key role in bringing Magic WKND to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time, with the event now set to deliver one of the biggest weekends yet at Everton’s new home.
Aaron Duckmanton added:
“The Ashes fixture demonstrated the stadium’s versatility and the appetite for major Rugby League events at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
“Magic WKND now gives us the opportunity to build on that success and welcome even more supporters from across the sport for a full festival weekend.
“When you combine a spectacular waterfront stadium with everything Liverpool city centre has to offer, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightlife and a genuine major-event atmosphere, it is easy to see why this is such a compelling destination for one of the biggest weekends in the Rugby League calendar.”
Entertainment, Visitor Information and Full Weekend Schedule
Located on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and within easy reach of the city centre, Hill Dickinson Stadium offers a natural destination for Magic WKND and is expected to create a memorable occasion for supporters travelling from across the country.
Fans attending the stadium for the first time can download the new Hill Dickinson Stadium App, available on iOS and Android devices, which carries a host of useful information, including travel and transport guidance, stadium maps, food and drink options and more.
Fans can also visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium website or the dedicated event guide for further information.
All visitors will be welcomed onsite via the vibrant Budweiser Plaza, which will be open throughout the weekend, offering a wide choice of food and drink, as well as live music and entertainment.
A pass-out system will also be in operation, allowing fans to leave and re-enter the stadium during the day.
Inside the stadium, Magic WKND will bring more than just six huge fixtures.
Chart-topping artist Example will perform on Saturday, with global dance superstar Jax Jones taking to the stage on Sunday as Rugby League turns up the volume for a special festival weekend.
Saturday 4 July:
- Game 1: Huddersfield Giants v York Knights (Kick-off: 12.30 pm)
- Game 2: Hull KR v Hull FC (Kick-off: 3 pm)
- Game 3: Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves (Kick-off: 5.30 pm)
Sunday 5 July:
- Game 1: Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers (Kick-off: 12.30 pm)
- Game 2: Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls (Kick-off: 3 pm)
- Game 3: Wigan Warriors v St Helens (Kick-off: 5.30 pm)
