Head Coach Paul Rowley has confirmed his 21-man Saints squad that will face Wigan Warriors at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as part of Magic Weekend 2026.
R Whittle Ltd. sponsors St.Helens First Team 21-man squad announcements.
The Derby will close out Betfred Super League’s summer festival of action at the home of Everton FC on Sunday, 5th July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.
It will be the third meeting of the 2026 season between Saints and Wigan, with the head-to-head for the year reading one-all. In the traditional Good Friday Derby, St.Helens stunned the Warriors after overturning a 10-24 deficit to win 34-24. However, Wigan got their victory in the Challenge Cup Semi-Final.
St.Helens head to Magic WKND on the back of two victories over Huddersfield Giants at home, and Bradford Bulls last Saturday evening at Odsal.
Magic WKND is Round 17 of the Super League competition, and both Saints and Wigan head into this round level on points in the table, separated only by points difference.
Every match between these two proud clubs is a significant occasion, but with this fixture being the third meeting and taking place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, it has all the makings of a blockbuster showdown.
SQUAD NEWS
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.
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.
WATCH on Saints TV: Coach Preview with Paul Rowley
🍻 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!
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets for Magic WKND are sold directly via Rugby League Commercial – tickets are available HERE.
Ticket Types
- Trinity Place Bar Reserved – SOLD OUT
- Village Street Reserved – SOLD OUT
- Lower Bowl Unreserved – SOLD OUT FOR SUNDAY
- Upper Bowl Unreserved
- Accessible tickets – [email protected] or 0330 111 1113 (Monday – Friday 10am-4pm)
- Groups Tickets – save 25% when you book as a group of 15+ via [email protected] or 0330 111 1113 (Please recommend fans to reference their club supported so we can add these purchases to your buyer type to be included in your club’s sales report)
- Customer Experience –  [email protected] or 0330 111 1113.
 FIXTURE SCHEDULE
Saturday 4 July
Game 1 (12:30) – Huddersfield Giants vs York Knights
Game 2 (15:00) – Hull KR vs Hull FC
Game 3 (17:30) – Leigh Leopards vs Warrington Wolves
Sunday 5 July
Game 1 (12:30) – Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers
Game 2 (15:00) – Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls
Game 3 (17:30) – Wigan Warriors vs St.Helens
