Wakefield Trinity to celebrate Super League return with Magic Weekend derby

Wakefield Trinity and Castleford Tigers will bring the curtain down on the 2025 Magic Weekend when the annual event returns to Newcastle next May.

Trinity's promotion to Super League signals the resumption of a rivalry that took on extra significance the last time the West Yorkshire neighbours locked horns in 2023.

Castleford survived at Wakefield's expense but will take on a rejuvenated Trinity under their former boss Daryl Powell.

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The rivals will meet on Sunday, May 4 after Huddersfield Giants face Hull FC and defending champions Wigan Warriors tackle Warrington Wolves.

The St James' Park festival kicks off the previous day with a fixture between Leigh Leopards and Catalans Dragons.

Hull KR have been handed a date with Salford Red Devils and Leeds Rhinos take on old Grand Final foes St Helens on Saturday evening.

Magic Weekend returns to its spiritual home in Newcastle after a low-key event at Elland Road last season.

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Rugby League Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones said: "We're excited to confirm this return to St James’ Park and the city of Newcastle for the 18th Super League Magic Weekend in 2025.

Wakefield will celebrate their Super League return with a Magic Weekend fixture against rivals Castleford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)Wakefield will celebrate their Super League return with a Magic Weekend fixture against rivals Castleford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Wakefield will celebrate their Super League return with a Magic Weekend fixture against rivals Castleford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

"The feedback from our fans regarding a return to the north east has been overwhelmingly positive. We have worked with Newcastle United and Newcastle City Council to identify the May bank holiday weekend as the ideal slot.

"The players of Super League have produced so many thrilling matches and moments in the decade since Magic Weekend was first played at St James’ and we look forward to more in 2025."

Magic Weekend schedule

Saturday, May 3

Magic Weekend returns to its spiritual home at St James' Park. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)Magic Weekend returns to its spiritual home at St James' Park. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
Magic Weekend returns to its spiritual home at St James' Park. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Game 1: Leigh Leopards v Catalans Dragons

Game 2: Hull KR v Salford Red Devils

Game 3: St Helens v Leeds Rhinos

Sunday, May 4

Game 1: Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC

Game 2: Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves

Game 3: Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity

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