Sports in Newcastle

Home to the internationally renowned football club Newcastle United, as well as both league and union rugby teams, Newcastle is known as a passionate sporting city.

 

On your next visit, why not take the opportunity to cheer on the Newcastle Falcon’s in their next championship or venture further afield and experience Durham’s wealth of natural scenery and sporting events?

Rugby

13th October 2023 - May 2024

The Gallagher Premiership Season Begins!

How better to celebrate the start of the autumn than by experiencing the start of the Gallagher Premiership Season in person?  Taking place at the legendary St James Park arena, top premiership union rugby teams from around the country are set to take part, with pundits predicting great things from Newcastle’s own team.

Football

2nd December

Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Join Newcastle United as they prepare to compete with one of the UK’s most esteemed teams, Manchester United.