HUDDERSFIELD Giants are confident of being one of the best supported sides at the Magic Weekend in Edinburgh.

With less than two weeks to go until the annual Magic Weekend on May 2 and 3 at the Murrayfield Stadium, engage Super League club season-ticket holders are being urged to snap up their half-priced tickets before the deadline day of next Tuesday.

Ticket sales are now starting to gain momentum as the event draws nearer, with the Giants ready to face Celtic Crusaders at 12.30pm on Sunday, May 3.

And Huddersfield marketing manager James Brammer believes support for coach Nathan Brown’s side will be strong, given the way sales have been going.

“Our support so far this season has been nothing short of sensational and the Magic Weekend is no different,” he said.

“We have already sold over 1,000 tickets, which compares favourably with a number of clubs at this stage, and I’m sure our fans will be painting Edinburgh claret and gold.

“It will be a fantastic weekend of Super League and the event really is a great occasion, as is the city of Edinburgh.

“We are now on our fifth batch of tickets and I advise any season-ticket holders wanting to go to buy before next Tuesday’s deadline and take advantage of the 50% discount.”

The offer for season-ticket holders mean they can watch all seven games of Super League for just £12.50, as well as enjoy the superb city of Edinburgh and take in a whole host of great family entertainment including the annual Mascot Games in association with Jet2 and hosted by Keith Chegwin.

Giants season-ticket holders can take advantage of this discount only from the Galpharm Stadium ticket office until 5pm next Tuesday.

The matches on Saturday (May 2) are Salford City Reds v Harlequins RL, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats v Bradford Bulls and Wigan Warriors v St Helens. On Sunday (May 3) it’s Huddersfield v Celtic Crusaders, Hull FC v Castleford Tigers, Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves v Hull KR.

Full prices: Two-day pass: Adults: £25, £40, £50, Concessions (Under 17s, senior citizens, students): £10, £15, £20. One-day pass: Adults: £15, £25, £35, Concessions (Under 17s, senior citizens, students): £5, £10, £15.The Giants Ticket Hotline is 0870 44 44 552.