27 Jun 2026
MAGIC WKND 2026 SPECTATOR GUIDE

Get ready for the Magic WKND at Everton! Super League heads to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July for an epic weekend of Rivalries of the Road.
Last November, Rugby League took Liverpool by storm with a sold out Ashes tour, and fans can't wait to get back with over 75,000 Magic WKND tickets already sold.
With a record-breaking crowd turning up to Hill Dickinson, make sure you arrive early to beat the queues at the turnstiles and soak up the build-up.
For all those attending, below we have prepared some useful information. Please adhere to the guidance so we can ensure Magic WKND is a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors.
Fans can also visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium website for more information.
SCHEDULE AND DOOR OPENINGS
On both days Game 1 will kick off at 12:30pm. All hospitality areas open from 11:00am, with Tunnel Club opening from 10:00am. General Admission, Village Street, and Trinity Place Bar turnstiles will open at 11:00am.
Please arrive early at the stadium to allow enough time for necessary security checks, including enhanced searches and bag checks.
Children (14 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
TICKETS
Tickets for Magic WKND at Hill Dickinson Stadium are now available to download for digital/print @ home tickets.
To ensure you have the most up to date ticket information, please click on the link within your confirmation email and download your tickets. Alternatively, you can access your tickets by logging into your online account at www.rugby-league.com/tickets.
The ticket office is located South East corner and will open at 9:30am on both days. For match day sales, ticket queries, or collections please visit the stadium ticket office between 9:30am and half-time of Game 3 on both days.
Please note that there is a pass-out system in place, so once you enter the stadium, you will be able to leave and then re-enter.
DISABLED SUPPORTERS
Hill Dickinson Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 279 places for wheelchair users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat. The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from 10:30am until an hour after the last match for both days.
Pre-match pick-up: Junction of Bankhall Lane and Sandhills Lane, near Sandhills Station.
Post-match pick-up: On the opposite side of Boundary Street to the pre-match drop-off, just before Fulton Street.
More information can be found here.
RESTRICTED BAG POLICY
Hill Dickinson Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size: Height - 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width - 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth - 210mm (8.27 inches).
Please note, this means the overall bag size - bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. If you have medical or other needs that require you to bring a bag/restricted item(s) into the stadium, please click here to read about Baggage Exemption.
BAGGAGE DROP
Plese note that there is nowhere to store such items on Club Premises. However, there are a number of left luggage facilities in Liverpool City Centre. More information about these can be found here.
FOOD AND DRINK
You cannot bring your own food and drink into the venue, however Hill Dickinson Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drink inside the stadium Alcohol will be allowed to be consumed in stadium seats, with a limit of four alcoholic drinks per transaction. More information can be found here.
CASHLESS STADIUM
Hill Dickinson Stadium is a cashless venue. No kiosks, including programme sales, will accept cash. Contactless & Card payments will be accepted at all kiosks inside the stadium.
FAN ZONE
There is a dedicated fan zone for all Rugby League fans in the Plaza, opening outside the stadium for three hours prior to kick off. The Plaza offers supporters the chance to enjoy food and drink (including alcohol) while listening to the latest sounds from our resident DK. They are the perfect place to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere with fellow fans. The fan zone will be open from 9:30am and will close half time of Game 3. The stadium's bag policy also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.
FAN ZONE ACTIVITIES
Fans are encouraged to take advantage of our unique pass-out system to explore the Magic WKND Fan Zone in the purpose-built Fan Plaza, the perfect setting to soak up the weekend’s party atmosphere. Expect live music, games, face painters, photo moments, and a full mix of food and drink stalls, plus activities from our official partners:
Recharge at Boost’s Fuel Your Game station, test your skills in rugby challenges with Northern, Betfred, Believe and Smart Energy, and enjoy an ice?cold drink from Glens Vodka or ABK Beer as you relax in the sunshine.
Don’t forget to swing by the Oxen merch store to grab a Magic Weekend bucket hat, perfect for the summer. You can expect a great range of merchandise including teddies, NRL shirts, England training wear, balls and more!
There’s so much for you to explore, enjoy and get involved in throughout the weekend.
DJ CJ
To get the party started we have DJ CJ on the decs playing everything from current bangers to old classics you can’t help but sing along to. CJ is an internationally renowned DJ who has worked with global icons ranging from Drake and Adele to Frank Ocean. He has DJ’d at events such as The BRITs after party, LIV Golf, the Irish Open, Chelsea FC, the Ballers League, RFU, Formula 1 at Silverstone, and many more performing high energy and party music for thousands of crowd.
STADIUM ANNOUNCERS
Alongside DJ CJ we have our resident rugby league stadium announcer Pete Nuttall not only delivering you the action from the sidelines, but bringing you in to it.
Joining Pete we have our game day hosts, Max Whittle and Ellie Scarlet to capture exclusive behind the scenes footage of Magic WKND, as well as bringing the noise with sing-along competitions between fan bases, and hosting games giving fans the chance to win prizes.
Max has worked across global stadiums, covering the ATP Tour, Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Roland Garros, Major League Baseball’s London Series Fan Zone, The Hundred, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, regular domestic fixtures for Premier League Club Aston Villa, Sidemen Charity Match 2023, The Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi and more.
Ellie is a high energy live events host known for her dynamic coverage of The Hundred at Headingley Stadium and Lords, World Table Tennis at the Copper Box Arena, live sports draws broadcast from The Shard and hosting for McLaren at prestigious races, plus running events at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Big Screen Entertainment
Get yourself up on the Big Screen this Magic WKND with CUE technologies!
CUE are the leading interactive fan experience company in Sport. Working with the biggest teams & rights holders in Sport, CUE help to elevate the matchday experience with innovative moments that create unforgettable experiences for fans. At Magic Weekend, we will debut an AR Fan Filter cam, A mobile fan cam that gives fans the chance to go live on the big screen directly from their mobile device, and a live polling activation to allow fans to vote on different elements throughout the weekend.
Wanting to wish a loved one a happy birthday, or send best wishes to a Stag or Hen? Get your message up on the big screen by scanning the QR code on the day.
Player Arrivals
Get ready to greet your favourite players as they arrive for Magic Weekend. Teams will arrive around two hours ahead of their published kick-off time outside the West Stand Main Reception – more exciting announcements to follow!
Player of the Match
After each game fans will get the chance to vote for the Betfred Player of the Match, so make sure you’ve downloaded the OurLeague App to have your say. Availabe on iOS and Android.
TRAVEL
There areplanned road closures around Hil Dickinson Stadium on the day of the event. Please be aware of these closures before planning your trip.
Supporters are advised that a Stop/Go traffic management operation will be in place alongside reduced road closures which will all be flexibly managed. Road closures and exit from Car Parks will be implemented for up to 20 minutes on the final whistle in each match.
Please DO NOT park on residential and industrial streets surrounding the stadium, as parking enforcement will be in operation. Any illegally parked cars will incur a fine.
SOFA TO SEAT
Hill Dickinson Stadium is located to the north of the city centre and is conveniently served by all forms of public transport.
If you are planning a trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium, day or night, you'll find the Travel Hub is the best way to travel to the match - Travel Hub - Everton Football Club
PARKING AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM
Event day parking at Hill Dickinson Stadium is limited and for accessible users only. Those intending to travel by car are advised to use car parks in the vicinity of the city centre or Bootle Strand, for onward travel to the stadium by train, shuttle bus, or on foot. More information can be found here.
FLAG POLICY
Flags under 2m x 1m are permitted, providing they have an accompanying fire safety certificate - and will be checked prior to entry. Flags must not contain anything considered to be offensive or discriminatory, including politically motivated statements.
Flag poles are not allowed. Fans may be asked to reolcate or remove banners should they block exits, stairwells, safety information or the view of another supporter.
Everton Football Club does not allow any megaphones, drums or similar items to be brought into the stadium.
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Hill Dickinson Stadium has a zero-tolerance policy for all anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. Tougher measures are now in place for the following offences:
Entering the pitch without permission
Smoke bombs of pyros
Throwing objects
Drug use
Discriminatory behaviour
Racist or homophobic chanting
CONSEQUENCES
Reported to the police
Ejected from the stadium
Criminal record
Education or employment at risk
Life-time ban
















