Magic Weekend kick-off times announced - evening duty for Leeds Rhinos but Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity face early start

Betfred Super League have confirmed kick-off times for the Dacia Magic Weekend, at Newcastle's St James’ Park on the weekend of September 4-5.

By Peter Smith
Thursday, 18th March 2021, 10:25 am
Updated Thursday, 18th March 2021, 10:26 am
Richie Myler scores for Rhinos against London at the 2019 Magic Weekend. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.
Richie Myler scores for Rhinos against London at the 2019 Magic Weekend. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Castleford Tigers will open the event against Salford Red Devils at 2pm on the Saturday.

That will be followed by St Helens against Catalans Dragons at 5.15pm and Leeds Rhinos' clash with Hull closes day one, at 7.30pm.

Day two begins with Wakefield Trinity against Huddersfield Giants (noon), followed by Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves (3.15pm) and Leigh Centurions v Hull KR (5.30pm).

The games involving Tigers and Trinity could be moved back an hour if current Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

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The full fixture list is:

Saturday, September 4 - Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils (2pm), St Helens v Catalans Dragons (5.15pm), Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC (7.30pm).

Sunday, September 5 - Huddersfield Giants v Wakefield Trinity (noon), Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves (3.15pm), Leigh Centurions v Hull KR (5.30pm).

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