Magic Weekend breaks record as fans snap up tickets for Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls & others
This year’s Magic Weekend is the fastest-selling since the event began back in 2007.
All 12 English-based Betfred Super League clubs will be in action over two days at Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, in Liverpool, on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Fixtures include Leeds Rhinos against Bradford Bulls and a derby between Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity.
Tickets went on sale last month and RL Commercial today confirmed more than 47,000 have been purchased. The stadium’s lower bowl has now sold out for Sunday and full-weekend passes, with “limited availability” on Saturday. The Trinity Bar and Village Street are also sold out across Saturday, Sunday and full-weekend passes and hospitality sales have reached 60 per cent of capacity.
RL Commercial 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 Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium and it’s brilliant to see supporters responding in this way. 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. “
He added: “There’s a full festival experience waiting for fans to enjoy, on and off the pitch. Plenty of supporters who witnessed the Ashes Test at Everton in November were amazed by the world-class venue and Super League is looking forward to being the next to take the stage.”
Fans from 37 professional clubs have bought tickets for the event. Supporters have until midnight on Thursday, March 26 to purchase at early-bird prices, with a 20 per cent discount. Fixtures are: Saturday - Huddersfield Giants v York Knights, Hull KR v Hull FC, Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves; Sunday - Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers, Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls, Wigan Warriors v St Helens.