Newcastle United was formed in 1892 through the merger of two local clubs. In the 2024-25 season, the club beat Liverpool to win the League Cup (EFL Cup), its first major trophy in 132 years.
Newcastle United is a Premier League club based in Newcastle. Their home ground is St James’ Park, with a capacity of around 52,300.
St James’ Park is made up of the Gallowgate End (the loudest home end), Leazes End (away fans), Milburn Stand, and East Stand.
Tickets
The safest way to buy tickets is directly through the club’s official website. Popular matches are often prioritized for season-ticket holders before general sale, so check availability as soon as your travel dates are set.
Known as the ‘Toon Army,’ Newcastle fans belt out ‘Toon, Toon, Black and White Army’ and ‘Howay the Lads’ from the Gallowgate End of St James’ Park. The steep stands bring 52,000+ fans remarkably close to the pitch, making it one of the league’s most intimidating away venues.
St James' Park · Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST
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💡 Insider Tips
🚌 Getting Around
A dedicated St James Metro station sits right next to the stadium, and Monument station is also a 5-minute walk. The matchday-only X50 shuttle bus (£1.50 one-way) runs between MetroCentre and the stadium starting 2 hours before kickoff, and from May 2026 a free trial shuttle from Newcastle Great Park was also added.
🏨 Lodging
Several walkable options exist, including Sandman Signature Newcastle (about 250m, 10-minute walk), Newcastle City Haven (5 minutes), and Magpie Apartment (450m).
🎟️ Tickets
Paid membership (Mags+ £47 / Mags £37 / Junior Mags £20) grants entry to a ballot for purchase opportunities. An overseas-only “International Membership” provides access to both the ballot and general sale.
🗺️ Tourism Tie-in
Newcastle’s hop-on-hop-off city tour bus (day pass £12.50) passes St James’ Park, with a 20% discount tie-in for Newcastle Castle plus the NUFC stadium tour.
💡 Insider Tips
Away fans are seated in the upper Leazes Stand (north end), holding 1,500–3,000 seats. The Bigg Market, Collingwood Street, and Quayside areas are considered away-fan-friendly pre-match zones.