Magic Weekend to return to Newcastle for 2023

Super League have confirmed St James’ Park will once again host the annual summer extravaganza – the seventh time it has done so – on the weekend of June 3-4.

Yesterday, the home of Newcastle United FC staged the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup as a crowd of more than 43,000 watched England’s 60-6 thrashing of Samoa.

St James' Park will once again host Magic Weekend. Picture by SWPix.com (Image: SWPix.com)

The Wire, who have won their last three Magic Weekend games, will face Hull FC – now coached by their former boss Tony Smith – in the last of the six games.

The game kicks off at 5pm on Sunday, June 4.

“We are delighted to announce the return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle,” Super League chief commercial officer Rhodri Jones said.

“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.”

2023 Magic Weekend fixtures

(all live on Sky Sports)

Saturday, June 3

Salford Red Devils v Hull KR (13:30)

Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons (15:45)

Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers (18:00)

Sunday, June 4

Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Centurions (12:30)

St Helens v Huddersfield Giants (14:45)

Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (17:00)