On Sunday evening, St.Helens draw the curtain down on Super League's Magic Weekend as they take on Wigan Warriors at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.
🗺️ FAN GUIDE
Are you coming to Merseyside for Betfred Super League’s annual summer party? Make sure you’re ready, and use our Fan Guide to make the most of the event!
🚁 A VIEW FROM ABOVE
Thanks to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Helicentre Liverpool, our young rising star and outside back Owen Dagnall was given a unique look at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the home of MAGIC WKND 2026, with our squad for the event revealed from the sky above the home of Everton FC.
SQUAD NEWS
Rowley makes one change to the squad he declared for the Saints’ away win over Bradford Bulls in the last round.
Daryl Clark missed the game at Odsal due to a couple of minor issues, but he is back in contention for this encounter against the Warriors. Young centre Deacon Swarbrick steps out of the squad this time.
Click the image below to read our squad news.
Matt Peet has made four changes to his 21-man squad ahead of the clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Ethan Havard, Nathan Lowe, Finlay Yeomans and Austin Daniel replace the injured Bevan French, Luke Thompson, Liam Farrell and Noah Hodkinson.
Wigan Warriors’ 21-man squad
1. Jai Field, 2. Zach Eckersley, 3. Adam Keighran, 4. Jake Wardle, 7. Harry Smith, 8. Ethan Havard, 9. Brad O’Neill, 11. Junior Nsemba, 13. Kaide Ellis, 15. Patrick Mago, 17. Oli Partington, 19. Jack Farrimond, 20. Sam Eseh, 23. Kian McDermott, 25. Taylor Kerr, 26. Nathan Lowe, 27. Lukas Mason, 33. George O’Loughlin, 34. Finley Yeomans, 38. Austin Daniel, 41. Shea O’Connor.
🏙️ MAKE MORE OF YOUR VISIT TO LIVERPOOL
Are you joining us in Merseyside? Then check out what’s happening in and around the city!
PLUS check out the exclusive offers that supporters can unlock with their Magic WKND tickets.
COACH PREVIEW
Head Coach Paul Rowley says his side are excited to close out Magic WKND 2026 against Wigan Warriors after a strong week of preparation following the win over Bradford Bulls.
Jacob Host returned successfully last week, while Daryl Clark is back in contention. Rowley praised the squad’s response to an injury-hit period, highlighting the impact of the club’s young players. He also congratulated Jacob Douglas on his Saints debut, saying his patience and hard work earned the opportunity.
Rowley also hopes Magic WKND will attract more football fans to rugby league, pointing to the club’s strong links with Everton and Liverpool, as well as St Helens’ place as Merseyside’s closest rugby league team.
Watch the full match preview with Paul on Saints TV
FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
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THE REST OF MAGIC WEEKEND
The Saints close out Magic Weekend against the Warriors, with four games on Saturday and two others on Sunday.
Saturday
Huddersfield Giants vs York Knights – 12:30pm
Hull KR vs Hull FC – 3pm
Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves – 5:30pm
Toulouse Olympique vs Catalans Dragons – 8pm (Stade Pierre-Fabre, Castres)
Sunday
Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers – 12:30pm
Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls – 3pm
Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 17 by clicking here.
🟦 2026 THIRD KIT ⬜️
The Saints’ 2026 Third Kit will be worn proudly on Sunday evening!
Inspired by the iconic 1996 away kit, our third strip pays tribute to the inaugural Super League season. It will be only the second outing for the kit in 2026, and the first time Saints have run out in it at the BrewDog Stadium.
The kit worn during that season has since become iconic and a retro favourite amongst Saints fans. Worn by the likes of Steve Prescott MBE, Tommy Martyn, Keiron Cunningham, Chris Joynt, Anthony Sullivan, Bobbie Goulding and Paul Newlove, to name but a few.
💪 KLEMMER EXCITED FOR DERBY DAY AT MAGIC
David Klemmer is looking forward to playing at Everton’s new stadium for the first time and believes the event is another great opportunity to showcase our sport on these shores. With Saints set to be backed by huge travelling support, the towering prop says the players are determined to deliver a performance the fans can be proud of.
Saints have experienced highs and lows this season, but Klemmer feels the squad have made good progress in recent weeks. He says the focus has been on improving their own performances, while also cutting out ill discipline.
Watch the full match preview with David on Saints TV
🍻 MAGIC @ THE MARCHING INN
The Marching Inn at the BrewDog Stadium will be open on Sunday, 5th July for all THREE Magic WKND games, live on our screens in the bar!
Doors will be open from 12pm, so if you’re not heading to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, why not come along to the Home of the Saints and cheer on our team with fellow supporters!
WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Chris Kendall will be the Referee for Sunday’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Marcus Griffiths and Matt Craven, as well as Video Referee Liam Moore.
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
All of Sunday’s Magic Weekend fixtures will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+, with coverage beginning at 12pm.
