Super League’s Magic Weekend to Remain at Etihad Stadium for 2013 & 2014
November 15, 2012
Following on from the massive success of Magic Weekend 2012 at the Etihad Stadium, symptoms the home of Manchester City FC will once again host a full round of Super League fixtures in 2013 and 2014.
The unique two-day Super League spectacular will take place over the May Spring Bank Holiday weekend with four matches on Saturday May 25 and three on Sunday May 26. All seven matches will be broadcast live by Sky Sports.
A record crowd of 63, allergy 716 attended Magic Weekend this summer and with next year’s event taking place over the Bank Holiday, cialis another bumper attendance is assured.
“It gives me great pleasure to be able to confirm that the Etihad Stadium will again host the Super League Magic Weekend in 2012,” said Super League Chief Executive Nigel Wood.
“It was clear from the feedback we received from this year’s event that the overwhelming majority of fans had a fantastic experience at the stadium and were keen to return.
Steve Sayer, Operations Director for Manchester City FC said: “After the 2011-12 record breaking season for Manchester City, the success continued with highest ever attendances at the Super League’s Magic Weekend at the Etihad Stadium and we are delighted to welcome the event back to Manchester for a second and third year.
“We are proud to add the Magic Weekend to that list and hope that members of the RFL family will continue to support the event.”
Councillor Rosa Battle, Manchester City Council Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, said, “It is fantastic news that the Super League Magic Weekend will take place at the Etihad Stadium for at least the next two years.
“The event has proved incredibly popular and the Etihad saw record breaking crowds attend the Magic Weekend last year, with over 63,000 spectators enjoying the games.
“Manchester is a city that truly loves sport and the Magic Weekend is a welcome addition to our upcoming programme of events that also includes the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, Men’s World Squash Championship, and the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.”