Super League’s Magic Weekend will return to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2027, with the details now confirmed.
The game’s showcase event will take place across the Bank Holiday weekend of May 1-2.
Everton’s home has recorded the biggest attendance for a Magic Weekend since the event’s inception in 2007, with a confirmed crowd of 77,442.
5,483 also attended Castres when Toulouse Olympique and Catalans Dragons played out on Saturday, for a combined attendance of 82,925 across Magic round.
That smashed the previous record of 68,276 set at Newcastle’s St James’ Park in 2016.
On the news, RL Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones said: “We are absolutely delighted to be returning next year. It’s been a record-breaking Magic WKND in 2026, and Hill Dickinson Stadium has been an important part of what has made the weekend so successful. We cannot wait to be back.
“The date has changed, owing to the stadium’s availability, however we are confident Magic WKND 2027 will be even bigger and better again.
“When we first started Magic back in 2007, we hoped to create something unique, innovative and compelling. It’s grown into a staple of the sporting calendar and a must-see event for so many, so much so that the NRL followed suit with their own version.
“Everton FC, with their world-class venue, have been superb hosts and it’ll be exciting to be back here for Magic’s 20th anniversary next season.
“There had already been lots of interest from other cities about showcasing Magic in 2027 but the event at Everton has worked so well on so many levels – for spectators, clubs, players and partners – that we were keen to continue the collaboration once more with them and Liverpool City Council.”
Sunday’s crowd of 42,903 at Everton was also Magic’s biggest-ever single day attendance, while the 2027 fixtures will be released later in the year.