Premier League
Opener 23.08 against Liverpool
Last season
12th place — 49 pts
Stadium
St James’ Park — 52,769
New coach
Matias Yaisla — since 02.08
About the stadium
St James’ Park opened in 1892, and football has been played on this ground since 1880. It sits right in the heart of Newcastle city center — so matchday atmosphere spills out of the stands into the streets and pubs around it. Capacity is 52,769, the ninth-largest in England. The four stands: Milburn in the west (the main stand, about 15,000), Leazes in the north (about 13,000), the Gallowgate End in the south (about 12,000), and the East Stand (about 5,000). The attendance record — 68,386 spectators against Chelsea — was set in 1930, when standing in the stands was still allowed. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, a safe-standing area for 1,741 fans was built on level 7, and the stadium will host matches at Euro 2028.
FAQ
How do you buy tickets for a Newcastle match?
Tickets for Newcastle matches at St James’ Park sell quickly — the stadium fills up even in weaker seasons. Demand is consistently high, and the season-ticket waiting list is part of the culture around the club. The away allocation for league matches is capped at just 3,000 seats. TikTik obtains tickets for Newcastle matches even when the official channel is closed, including for the big matches.
How do you get to St James’ Park stadium?
You get to St James’ Park on foot from Newcastle city center, or by metro to St James station right beneath the stadium. It's very easy — the stadium is in the heart of the city. St James metro station is a terminus on the yellow line, with up to 5 trains an hour. Monument station is a 5-minute walk away and also serves the green line toward the airport and the coast. Newcastle Central train station is about a 10-minute walk, and the Haymarket and Eldon Square bus stations about 5 minutes. Stadium address: Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST.
Is there parking at St James’ Park stadium?
No — there are no public car parks at St James’ Park on matchdays, and the club itself has only about 120 spaces. On matchdays, Barrack Road is closed to traffic until 45 minutes after the final whistle, and Strawberry Place is closed from an hour before the match. There are public car parks in the city center 5 to 15 minutes' walk away, and Park & Ride services with free parking from MetroCentre and Newcastle Great Park, about a 20-minute drive. The stadium also has 35 bike-parking racks.
How do you get from Israel to a Newcastle match?
There's no direct flight from Tel Aviv to Newcastle — you fly to London and continue by train from King’s Cross. The standard route: a flight to London, and from there a train from London King’s Cross station — about 245 miles, the fastest train 2 hours and 37 minutes, and about 67 trains a day operated by LNER and Lumo. Alternative: a flight with a connection to Newcastle Airport, from which the metro reaches the city center in about 25 minutes, every 12 minutes.
Does an Israeli need a visa to fly to the UK for the match?
Not a visa, but yes an entry authorization. Since 8 January 2025, Israeli citizens have been required to have a UK ETA. The cost is £20, it allows multiple entries and is valid for two years or until the passport expires - whichever comes first - and permits a stay of up to 6 months per visit. You apply on the official website or the UK ETA app. The response usually arrives within a day, but you should allow up to three working days, and you must not fly before the authorization has been received by email.
Where's the best place to sit at St James’ Park?
At St James’ Park the strongest atmosphere is in the Gallowgate End, the stand behind the goal. This is the heart of the crowd — home to the Wor Flags fan group, which produces flag choreography before the big matches. Milburn is the main and largest stand, home to the main entrance and the press boxes. Ahead of the season, a safe-standing area for 1,741 fans opened on level 7, in the Leazes West corner. Note: away fans sit in the northeast corner on level 7, and getting there involves 140 stairs. Gates usually open 90 minutes before the match.
What's happening at Newcastle in the 2026/27 season?
In the 2026/27 season Newcastle is opening a new era with manager Matias Yaisla, and without matches in Europe. A transition season. Eddie Howe — the manager who brought the club its first domestic title in 70 years and qualified for the Champions League twice — resigned on 31 July 2026 after almost five years. He was replaced on 2 August by the 38-year-old Yaisla, on a four-year contract. In addition, two key players were sold: Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in May 2026 and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in July. After finishing 12th with 49 points, Newcastle isn't playing in Europe this season — just the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.
What's special about St James’ Park stadium?
St James’ Park is the ninth-largest stadium in England, 52,769 seats in the heart of Newcastle city center. It opened in 1892, and football has been played on this ground since 1880. The four stands: Milburn in the west (the main stand, about 15,000), Leazes in the north (about 13,000), the Gallowgate End in the south (about 12,000), and the East Stand (about 5,000). The attendance record — 68,386 spectators against Chelsea — was set in 1930, when standing in the stands was still allowed. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, a safe-standing area for 1,741 fans was built on level 7, and the stadium will host matches at Euro 2028.
