Anfield to host Super League’s 2019 Magic Weekend

The home of Liverpool, Anfield Stadium, is set to host the Dacia Magic Weekend next May – it has been announced.

The event was first held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in 2007, while it has also taken place at Murrayfield, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium and Newcastle’s St James’ Park.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Sunday, August 27, 2017: A general view of the Main Stand at Anfield ahead of the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

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All 12 Super League clubs will now have the chance to play in front of crowds on Merseyside next Spring.

Super League chief executive Robert Elstone said: “On behalf of the Super League clubs, we’re delighted to be taking the Dacia Magic Weekend to one of the most famous stadiums in the world.

“Anfield and Liverpool Football Club have embraced our sport – throughout all our discussions on the Magic Weekend, they made it very clear to us that they wanted that relationship to continue. The game should be proud that Anfield has become a rugby league venue.

“I would also like to thank Mayor Joe Anderson for his support for what will be a great weekend for Super League and the City of Liverpool.

“I had the privilege of working in the city for more than a decade and I know Super League fans will have a great time not only at Anfield but in one of our country’s most vibrant and exciting cities. The place is special – it’s a perfect fit for the celebratory atmosphere of Magic.

“I’d also like to thank the city of Newcastle and Newcastle United for hosting the Magic Weekend so well over the past four seasons. They’ve created so many great memories for Super League and our fans, and have set the bar very high for Liverpool. Newcastle has inked its place into Super League history.”

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