Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium staged a rugby league Ashes game this month

Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will stage rugby league’s Magic Weekend for the first time next summer following the success of its hosting of an Ashes clash.

The Merseyside venue will be the third different venue for the two-day Super League festival in as many seasons, after St James’ Park in Newcastle this year and Elland Road, Leeds in 2024.

A sell-out crowd of 52,106 packed the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier this month for the second match of the Ashes series between England and Australia , which the visitors won 3-0.

“With memories still fresh of an unforgettable occasion for the Ashes Test, we’re delighted to be able to confirm a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2026 Betfred Super League Ma

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