Newcastle lose out on hosting Rugby League's Magic Weekend

Newcastle will miss out on hosting one of the biggest rugby events in the calendar next year, as Magic Weekend moves to Liverpool.

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 25th Nov 2025

Newcastle will miss out on hosting one of the biggest rugby events in the calendar next year, as Magic Weekend moves to Liverpool.

Next year's Magic Weekend in rugby league's Super League will be held at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Talks are also continuing about hosting the meeting between Catalans ((pron: catalan)) Dragons and Toulouse in France.

Defending champions Hull KR play Hull FC on Saturday the 4th of July.

The following day sees Bradford Bulls take on Leeds, while the action draws to a close with Wigan against St Helens.

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