The First Utility Super League’s two-day spectacular, Magic Weekend is breaking box office records with over 10,000 tickets already snapped up for the event at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on May 30 and 31.

Just six days after tickets went on sale, the magical 10,000 barrier was passed on Saturday afternoon, a full six weeks before the same milestone was reached 12 months ago.

Magic Weekend sees a full round of six Super League fixtures played over two days at the home of Newcastle United and sports fans from the North East have been quick to embrace the unique event.

Ticket demand for Magic Weekend has been running at a record level this week with 48 per cent of tickets purchased by people who have never attended a major Rugby League event before.

Super League Marketing Director Mark Foster said: “It’s fantastic that ticket sales have been going so well during the first week. It’s also very encouraging to see that 29 per cent of tickets have been purchased by people in the North East.

“The North East public are very passionate about their top quality sport and major events so it’s great to see how well they are taking to Magic Weekend.

“It’s clear many fans have realised that to guarantee the best seats for the biggest matches in Rugby League you have to purchase early. Magic 2015 is on course to be a very special event in Newcastle.”

Tickets for Magic Weekend 2015 are on sale from the 12 First Utility Super League clubs or can be purchased by calling the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113 or by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk Super League season ticket holders should contact their club directly to claim the best deal.

There is an early bird discount of £5 until Monday December 8 on regular priced tickets which start at £40 for the weekend and £25 per day.

The 2015 Magic Weekend schedule in full is as follows.

Saturday May 30.

2.30 – Salford Red Devils v Widnes Vikings.

4.45 – Hull FC v Hull KR.

7.00 – Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors.

Sunday May 30.

1.00 – Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants.

3.15 – St Helens v Warrington Wolves.

5.30 – Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.