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Magic WKND - What's on?
25 Apr 2025
Betfred Super League’s Magic WKND returns to St. James’ Park, Newcastle, in 2025 – and this year it’s going to be bigger and better. On top of a full round of fixtures taking place on pitch, Magic WKND’s activities start before you even set foot in the stadium with our exclusive Partners’ Fan Zone.
Fan Zone Activities
Fans are encouraged to take advantage of our unique pass-out system to explore the Magic WKND Fan Zone on Strawberry Place, the perfect setting to soak up the weekend’s party atmosphere. You can expect games, facepainters, photo opportunities, plus a range of food and beverage stalls and activities delivered by official partners Glen's Vodka, Northern, ABK and others throughout the weekend.
David Woolridge will be taking centre stage in the fan zone over both days, keeping the party going with music, special guests, live entertainment, and audience games with a Rugby League twist! There will also be a chance for you to purchase exclusive Magic WKND merchandise from the Oxen retail unit.
In 2025 we also have the exciting addition of St. James’ Parks STACK. Newcastle’s Answer to Box Park opened in 2024 and offers a wide range of food and beverage options, plus live music from local artists across the weekend.
IN BOWL ENTERTAINMENT
DJs & Hosts
To get the party started we have BBC Radio 1 Xtra DJ Nick Bright on the decs playing everything from current bangers to old classics you can’t help but sing along to.
Alongside Nick 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 Nick we have Joni 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.
Big Screen Entertainment
Across the weekend we’re launching new technologies with Vixi Suite so fans can get themselves up on the big screen. But watch out for our roaming cams looking to catch you out with some snapchat filters.
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 heading to the Rugby League Vixi Suite page here, or scan the QR code around the stadium.
Fancy Dress Competitions
With the Sunday fixtures falling on Star Wars day it would be remis of us not to introduce our first Fancy Dress Competition where the winner will be chosen by a fan vote. So for your chance to win tickets to the biggest Rugby League events in 2025 make sure you’ve got your costume at the ready – and May the Fourth be with you.
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.
For Salford Red Devils vs Hull KR on Saturday, and Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves on the Sunday we have special guests from Community Integrated Care’s Learning Disability Super League joining the Sky Sports team for the Player of the Match presentation, putting their journalistic flair on the post-match interviews.
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 Milburn Stand reception.
Pitch Activity
On the pitch, in addition to a full round of Betfred Super League we have performances from Join the Momentum dancers, and the fan-favourite Learning Disability Super League exhibition games delivered by Community Integrated Care.
Want to get your weekend of Rugby League started early? Head to Blaydon Rugby Club on Friday night to see Newcastle Thunder vs Workington Town, tickets available here.
IN THE CITY
Beyond our fan zone you can explore the City with special offers available to Magic WKND ticket holders at The Gate.
Located just 5 minutes walk from St. James’ Park on Newgate Street, The Gate is home to a variety of food, drink and leisure venues from some of your favourite venues including Nando’s, Pizza Hut and The Keel Row Wetherspoons, with great offers available every day, and the following special offers introduced for Magic WKND ticket holders listed below:
THE GATE OFFERS:
The Mayfair Pub and Kitchen is the friendliest pub in the city and promises home cooked food, locally produced craft beers, gins and cocktails in a relaxed and welcoming environment that’s family friendly, and they’re offer 20% off food for Magic WKND attendees.
Home cooked quality pub grub and home cooked pizzas are served every day along with their very popular all day breakfast and traditional Sunday lunches with home made Yorkshire puddings! Plus a full range vegan dishes and healthy options are available on the menu.
And if the sun is shining, you can also enjoy their outdoor terrace, perfect!
With Music for the people, food for the soul and Good Times forever, MOJO serves up great original and classic cocktails, beers and Americana food to a soundtrack of great Rock n Roll from the last five decades. Enjoy a 20% discount across Mojo’s food and drinks menu over Magic WKND.
Plus, with shuffleboard tables and beer pong there’s no shortage of fun to be had!
There’s something for everyone at The WonderBar.
Enjoy a bite to eat from their tasty food menu with daily deals available and children's meal deals. While The WonderBar drinks menu includes an extensive range of beers and cocktails. Magic Weekend Ticket Holders get 20% off food.
Enjoy your Nando’s favourites for less! Magic Weekend ticket holders get 10% off at Nando’s at The Gate, located on the first floor.
Enjoy your Pizza Hut favourites on first floor at The Gate with 25% off food. This offer includes buffet but not buffet bundle. Not valid with meal deals or kids mini/mega monster deals.
Pop into Aspers at The Gate and Magic Weekend ticket holders can enjoy £4 pints between 12 noon and 8pm on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. Access to Aspers is available from Newgate Street and also Stowell Street and is just a couple of minutes walk from St James’ Park.
*All Offers listed are unique to Magic Weekend ticket holders, and not available in conjunction with any other offer.
The full 2025 Magic Weekend schedule is as follows:
Saturday 3 May
Leigh Leopards v Catalans Dragons, 3pm
Hull KR v Salford Red Devils, 5.30pm
St Helens v Leeds Rhinos, 7pm
Sunday 4 May
Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC, 1pm
Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves, 3.15pm
Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity, 5.30pm
With all this and more, what are you waiting for? Join the thousands who have already booked their place at Magic WKND this May with three games from just £30 for adults, and £15 for juniors.
Tickets for this year’s Bank Holiday extravaganza available here!
