Record-breaking Rugby League Magic WKND Rebooked For Everton Waterfront Stadium

Published July 6, 2026
Last Updated July 6, 2026
By Editor - Elliot Thompson

RL Commercial have announced that Magic WKND will return to Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2027.

A record-breaking attendance of 82,925, the biggest crowd in the event’s long history, watched the huge festival of Rugby League over the last two days.

And now it can be revealed that Magic will be back at the UK’s newest venue for a second time, on the Bank Holiday weekend of May 1 and 2.

Across the weekend, 77,442 attended Hill Dickinson, plus 5,483 at Castres when Toulouse Olympique and Catalans Dragons played out French Magic.

That smashed the previous record of 68,276 set at Newcastle’s St James’ Park in 2016.

Sunday’s crowd of 42,903 at Everton was also Magic’s biggest-ever single-day attendance, eclipsing the 40,871 that attended Newcastle in 2015.

The 2027 Magic fixtures and ticket details will be released later in the year.

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The event has evolved into a major fixture within the British sporting summer since its inception two decades ago.

Rhodri Jones, Managing Director of RL Commercial, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to be returning next year.

“It’s been a record-breaking Magic WKND in 2026, and Hill Dickinson Stadium has been an important part of what has made the weekend so successful.

“We cannot wait to be back.

“The date has changed, owing to the stadium’s availability, however we are confident Magic WKND 2027 will be even bigger and better again.

“When we first started Magic back in 2007, we hoped to create something unique, innovative and compelling.

“It’s grown into a staple of the sporting calendar and a must-see event for so many, so much so that the NRL followed suit with their own version.

“Everton FC, with their world-class venue, have been superb hosts and it’ll be exciting to be back here for Magic’s 20th anniversary next season.

“There had already been lots of interest from other cities about showcasing Magic in 2027 but the event at Everton has worked so well on so many levels – for spectators, clubs, players and partners, that we were keen to continue the collaboration once more with them and Liverpool City Council.”

Everton Leadership Praise Multi Sport Utility Of New Grounds

The selection of the stadium aligns with its design parameters to operate as a multi-use entertainment facility for the Liverpool City Region.

Aaron Duckmanton, Chief Revenue Officer of Everton Football Club, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Magic WKND back to Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2027 and to be working with Rugby League Commercial once again.

‘As well as being the home of Everton Football Club, Hill Dickinson Stadium was designed to host other world-class sporting and entertainment events, and the success of this weekend has demonstrated exactly what can be achieved when outstanding facilities are matched by exceptional collaboration.

“I’d like to thank Rugby League Commercial, Liverpool City Council, our transport providers, and all the partners and stakeholders involved for helping deliver such a memorable occasion.

“Magic WKND 2026 has been a fantastic celebration of rugby league, bringing together supporters from across the country and showcasing both our stadium and the city of Liverpool on a national stage.

“We look forward to building on this year’s success and welcoming the sport back to our waterfront home in 2027.”