The Super League Magic Weekend will be held at Anfield on May 25 and May 26 2019.
Rugby league’s big weekend out has been held at Newcastle for the last four years but moves across the country to the home of Liverpool FC.
It has previously been hosted in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester and now has a new home on Merseyside.
All 12 top-flight teams will be in action with Warrington vs Wigan headlining on Saturday evening. Castleford vs St Helens will round off the action on Sunday evening.
Super League chief Robert Elstone hailed the new venue – and Liverpool’s cooperation – following the recent England vs New Zealand clash at Anfield.
He 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.”
Magic Weekend 2019 fixtures
Saturday May 25
1400 – Wakefield Trinity v Catalans Dragons
1630 – Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants
1900 – Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves
Sunday May 26
1300 – Salford Red Devils v Hull Kingston Rovers
1530 – Leeds Rhinos v London Broncos
1800 – St Helens v Castleford Tigers
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