On the back of a hugely successful RLWC2021 opening fixture yesterday, it has been confirmed that the 16th Magic Weekend will take place at St James’ Park, Newcastle on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June, 2023 with Saints facing the Huddersfield Giants on the Sunday afternoon.
Newcastle has become a favourite with Magic Weekend attendees and will host the event for a record seventh time.
Reigning Betfred Super League champions Saints will face Huddersfield Giants, Sunday 4 June (KO 14:45) we have met once before back in 2016 when the Giants put in a dominant display to win 48-20.
Rhodri Jones, chief commercial officer at Super League said: “We are delighted to announce the return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle. It is a firm favourite with fans and a date that players look forward to in the calendar.”
I’d also like to thank Sky Sports, Newcastle United and Newcastle City Council for their continued support of the event.”
Cllr Lesley Storey, Newcastle City Council cabinet member for a Vibrant City, said: “I’m delighted that Magic Weekend will once again be taking place in our city in 2023.
“Nowhere else has built up such a formidable relationship with Super League’s in-season showpiece event like we have in Newcastle, and it always delivers a memorable weekend for supporters and our residents alike.
“There are some fantastic fixtures to look forward to for Magic Weekend 2023 and I can’t wait to see the fans flock here in their thousands.”
Newcastle United CEO, Darren Eales, said: “Magic Weekend has been a huge success at St. James’ Park and we are delighted to be welcoming the event back for the seventh time.
“We want to continue attracting major events to the stadium and I’d like to thank Super League, our team at Newcastle United and our partners across the city for their ongoing support.”
2023 Magic Weekend Fixtures in full (all live on Sky Sports):
Saturday 3 June
Salford Red Devils v Hull KR (13:30)
Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons (15:45)
Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers (18:00)
Sunday 4 June
Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Centurions (12:30)
St Helens v Huddersfield Giants (14:45)
Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (17:00)
Tickets for the 2023 Magic Weekend will go on sale on Sunday 23 October, with more details to follow.